We need to reconfigure plastic usage with ingenuity
Reducing plastic waste requires thoughtful, yet bold steps. Where to start?
A new method makes it possible to grow food in the dark
"Using artificial photosynthesis approaches to produce food could be a paradigm shift for how we feed people," a scientist stresses.
Green groups want Bitcoin’s giant carbon footprint reduced
Bitcoin network alone uses more power than entire nations such as Argentina, the Netherlands or United Arab Emirates.
Why bottom trawling must be banned by the EU
If we are sincere about protecting our ocean and its resources, we must end bottom trawling.
A startup seeks to replace plastic straws with a type of grass
The natural straws are grown in the tropical wetlands of Vietnam and handpicked by local farmers.
To reduce fossil fuel dependence, sustainable buildings are key
The EU has recognized the CO2-reducing potential of the buildings sector, but a lot remains to be done.
Putting a dollar value on nature will give governments and businesses more reasons to protect it
Overhauling society’s concept of wealth to include “natural capital” – the value nature provides to humans – is a critical
To conserve freshwater sources, industries like construction must take the lead
In order to minimize water waste, the industry must carefully review its current methods to use water wisely.
Scientists can fortify plants against heat stress as global temperatures rise
Plants get a lot more infections at warm temperatures because their level of basal immunity is down.