London is rewilding and the natives are coming back
The black redstart is one of Britain’s rarest birds. Thanks to rewinding, they are returning to London, including the heart of the city.
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- Nov 18, 2020
Stopping the rubber meeting the road
The Tyre Collective wants to capture microplastic pollutants as they fly off the wheel as we drive.
- Sep 9, 2020
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 14, 2020
Kenya's elephant baby boom
Amboseli National Park in Kenya is experiencing something of an elephant baby boom.
- Jul 15, 2020
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.
- Jun 1, 2020
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 28, 2020
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 24, 2020
Clear skies all the way
With travel restrictions across the globe, pollution levels have dropped dramatically. And they just might stay.
- Mar 4, 2020
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, 2020
From discarded banana leaves to takeaway plates
Two young Peruvian entrepreneurs are turning discarded banana leaves into disposable food trays.
- Jan 16, 2020
Thailand bans plastic bags
Thailand — one of the biggest contributors to ocean pollution — is the latest country to ban plastic bags.
- Jan 7, 2020
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.
- Oct 1, 2019
Ethiopia plants four billion trees over the summer
Ethiopia planted more than four billion trees over this year’s northern summer.
- Aug 27, 2019
A 'cyclist's' paradise
The Dutch city of Utrecht now has built the world’s largest multistorey parking space just for bicycles.
- Jul 24, 2019
Canada's wooden renaissance
Vancouver is leading the way in green construction by building wooden skyscrapers.
- Jul 18, 2019
A thirst for change
The first wave of new water fountains is about to be installed across the city of London.
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