6 Mar

Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields, and offer important habitat for threatened bird species

A new study has found that large-scale solar farms offer important habitat for threatened bird species and that they can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields.

2 Jan

Paris and Berlin linked with new high-speed train service – that’s just 1% of the CO2 emissions of the equivalent flight

A new high-speed train service between Paris and Berlin aims to provide a more convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to travel between the two major European cities.

31 Aug

Lego set to phase out oil in its bricks

Iconic toymaker Lego will replace oil-based plastics used in their bricks with recycled and renewable plastics by 2032.

29 Aug

High levels of cocaine found in sharks in Brazil, new research show

Researchers in Brazil have apparently found traces of cocaine in the bodies of sharks in the wild.

12 Aug

Construction project reduced emissions by 36% by simply using less concrete

A housing project in Stockholm, Sweden, has been completed with a remarkable 36 percent lower carbon dioxide emissions per square meter than equivalent construction projects.

30 Jun

GOP lawmaker foolishly tries to claim that EV subsidies are too expensive

During a hearing held by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, GOP lawmaker Aaron Bean complained about electric vehicles (EV) subsidies, calling them “bribes”.

29 Jun

The Iberian lynx has been brought back from the brink of extinction

The Iberian lynx population has made a remarkable recovery.

2 Apr

E-bike sales in Germany surpass regular bikes

For the first time ever, the sale of electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, has surpassed regular bikes in Germany.

19 Feb

Japanese wooden satellite to tackle space debris

In an effort to reduce litter in space, scientists in Japan have created the world’s first satellite made of wood.

16 Feb

Plant-based alternatives are better than meat, new study concludes

A new study shows that plant-based alternatives are better than meat when it comes to your health, the planet, and in many cases even your wallet.