One Bitcoin transaction takes more energy than a household uses in a week
Although Bitcoin has suffered a dramatic fall in value over the past several days, 2017 has seen Bitcoin's value...
Bill Gates buys a huge chunk of land in Arizona to create a 'smart city'
Bill Gates is purchasing 25,000 acres of land in the West Valley area of Arizona, 45 minutes west of Phoenix,...
A 'giant leap backward for humankind' as CO2 emissions rise after years of stability
Researchers had hoped global carbon emissions had peaked after three stable years - but a new projection shatters...
7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Iran and Iraq, killing hundreds
More than 300 people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the northern border region between Iran and...
New Enphase solar inverters could power homes without batteries even if the grid goes down
Most residential solar energy inverters shut off for safety reasons if the grid powers down - something that happened...
One of the world's largest mining companies is ditching coal
Rio Tinto Group, the world's second largest mining company, is selling off its coal mines with the goal of getting...
Groundbreaking study confirms neonicotinoids are toxic to songbirds
The controversial insecticides known as neonicotinoids don't just harm bees - according to new research conducted...
Scientists protest senator's plan to open vital Arctic wildlife refuge to oil exploration
An Alaska senator recently introduced legislation to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling....
United Kingdom joins Europe in banning bee-killing pesticides
The United Kingdom is joining Europe on a key environmental issue by supporting a total ban on neonicotinoids,...
Siemens debuts first electrified eHighway in the US
Siemens just unveiled the first electrified eHighway in the United States. The one-mile long demonstration site...
Target is selling fidget spinners that contain toxic levels of lead
If you're planning to gift a fidget spinner this holiday season, take heed - the US Public Interest Research Group...
Hundreds of sea turtles found dead near El Salvador
Why did hundreds of sea turtles perish near El Salvador? The country's ministry of environment and natural resources...
This tiny device can scan for skin cancer at a fraction of the current cost
sKan is an inexpensive device that can detect skin cancer at its early stages. The device creates heat maps to...
Nantucket to be powered by a 48 MWh Tesla Powerpack system
Over 10,000 people live on the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. To deal with electricity demand and replace...
Climate change art illustrates sea level rise in Venice during COP 23
Artist Andreco has unveiled his latest art installation, Climate 04-Sea Level Rise in Venice, to raise awareness...
