Environment

6 days ago

Stopping the rubber meeting the road

The Tyre Collective wants to capture microplastic pollutants as they fly off the wheel as we drive.

Sep 8

The power of body heat

From a metro station in Paris to a large shopping mall in the US, human body heat is being tapped to provide warmth in the depths of winter.

Aug 13

Kenya's elephant baby boom

Amboseli National Park in Kenya is experiencing something of an elephant baby boom.

Jul 14

Vermont bans food waste to landfill

People in the US state of Vermont can no longer simply toss their food waste in the landfill garbage bin.

May 31

Turning smog into diamonds

In Beijing, China, there’s a tower that sucks up smog, turns it into clean air, and turns the smog particles into diamonds.

Apr 27

Making face masks out of ocean plastic

With face masks in high demand during Covid-19, one company has taken a greener approach to supplying the public with masks.

Apr 23

Clear skies all the way

With travel restrictions across the globe, pollution levels have dropped dramatically. And they just might stay.

Mar 4

Luxembourg raises the free PT stakes

Luxembourg has become the first country in the world to introduce a free public transport system for all.

Feb 6

From discarded banana leaves to takeaway plates

Two young Peruvian entrepreneurs are turning discarded banana leaves into disposable food trays.

Jan 16

Thailand bans plastic bags

Thailand — one of the biggest contributors to ocean pollution — is the latest country to ban plastic bags.

Jan 7

Rescuing animals from the gates of hell

Australia's devastating bushfires have made headlines around the world. Somewhat less considered has been the impact on wildlife.

Dec 12, 2019

Free PT for KC

In early December, Kansas City in Missouri voted unanimously to introduce free public transport citywide.

Oct 31, 2019

Natives strike back against the toad

Native animals are fighting back against the infamous deadly cane toad, which has devastated large parts of northern Australia.

Oct 22, 2019

Plastic bottle for free public transport

Rome is encouraging commuters to swap used plastic bottles for free public transport.

Oct 9, 2019

Italy offers plastic-free discount

A “climate decree” proposed by the Italian government will offer discounts to shoppers who purchase goods free of plastic packaging.

Sep 30, 2019

Ethiopia plants four billion trees over the summer

Ethiopia planted more than four billion trees over this year’s northern summer.

Aug 26, 2019

A 'cyclist's' paradise

The Dutch city of Utrecht now has built the world’s largest multistorey parking space just for bicycles.

Jul 23, 2019

Canada's wooden renaissance

Vancouver is leading the way in green construction by building wooden skyscrapers.

Jul 17, 2019

A thirst for change

The first wave of new water fountains is about to be installed across the city of London.

Jul 13, 2019

Off the hook

Underwater photographer and scuba diver, Jake Wilton, could tell something was wrong with “Freckles”, the manta ray.

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