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Environment Switzerland

20. April 2023

We’re Making Sure Future Tech Is Environmentally Sustainable

The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland is working on ensuring the environmental sustainability of new technologies, by setting guidelines intended to positively impact the development of emerging tech.

Environment

Environment Egypt

14. April 2023

Startup Turns 5 Million – Going on 5 Billion! – Plastic Bags Into Tiles

A startup is looking to turn over 5 billion plastic bags into tiles tougher than cement.

Environment

Environment Australia

13. April 2023

Potatoes Not Wasted: Compostable Stretch Wraps Hit the Market

With landfills overflowing with plastic waste, an Australian company decided to develop the first fully-compostable alternative to plastic wrap made from potato waste, and the enterprise is looking to become as circular as possible in the following years.

Environment

Environment Cape Verde

12. April 2023

Paying off Debt… with Climate Action

Cape Verde, previously a Portuguese colony, has signed a novel debt-for-climate agreement with Portugal.

Environment

Environment USA

29. March 2023

Muscle Car Giant Is Dodging Fossil Fuels, and Going Electric

When 2023 comes to an end, so will the production of fossil-fueled vehicles at the American automobile company Dodge which will only produce more sustainable and clean-powered cars and trucks, even the traditional models.

Environment

Environment Canada

20. March 2023

The First Zero-Emissions Train on the Continent

North America's first zero-emission train - emitting only water vapor - will debut this summer.

Society

Society The World

7. February 2023

Here’s How You Can Have All the Bling, Without the Guilt

Diamonds may last forever, but since the industry heavily relies on unethical labor and environmentally destructive mining practices, alternatives are available to align with humane and respectful values.

Environment

Environment Uruguay

21. December 2022

Less Is More, Says One of the World’s Greenest Energy Users

Uruguay is becoming a shining example for the world in our fight against climate change, priding themselves on having a high quality of life powered by renewable energy.

Technology

Technology USA

20. December 2022

Major Milestone: We Created Energy from Nuclear Fusion (Like the Sun!)

Scientists have been trying to replicate nuclear fusion - the process that gives the Sun its energy - for 60 years... and they have just made a major breakthrough.

Environment

Environment UAE

17. December 2022

This Capital City Is Working Hard to Reduce Plastic Waste (and It’s Working!)

Single-use plastic bags have been banned in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the past six months, leading to a 90% decrease in the polluting material's overall use.