Caribbean

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18-year-old inventor tackles the home aerosol problem

A young Caribbean inventor aims to revolutionize the air freshener industry. AirX, Kephra Grandison’s sustainable...

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Beam solar-powered off-grid EV chargers deployed worldwide

Off-grid EV charger manufacturer Beam has now installed solar-powered off-grid EV chargers in more than 100 municipalities...

Climate change intensifies seaweed infestation in Caribbean Sea

Many consecutive years of sargassum — large brown seaweed — infestations have driven countries around the Caribbean...

Meet Maya Ka’an: Mexico’s newest ecotourism destination

Mexico’s newest ecotourism area highlights natural scenic beauty and Mayan cultural experiences for travelers...

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Azulik, an eco-paradise in Tulum, celebrates the four natural elements

The four elements of earth, fire, water and air are reflected in every material, design and spa offering throughout...

Can the Cayman Islands save the Caribbean’s remaining coral reefs?

A rehabilitation program for coral reef species has proven to be successful for an ongoing project to combat a...

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Women are essential to climate resilience in the Caribbean — here’s why

The impacts of climate change are felt most intimately by poor and rural women. Many women rely directly on nature...

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From farm to table, sustainability shines at the Belle Mont Farm eco resort

Anyone who has savored the beauty of the Caribbean can attest to its splendor. Not only are there captivating coastlines,...

Deforestation could wipe out over 50 percent of species in Haiti

According to new research from Temple University scientist Blair Hedges, the Caribbean island nation of Haiti is...

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SodaStream deploys an ocean-sweeper to clean up plastic waste in the Caribbean Sea

SodaStream has announced the launch of its massive ocean-sweeper, a contraption designed to dismantle booming plastic...

Jamaica will ban plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam by 2019

Jamaica has become the latest country to introduce a ban on single-use plastics. In order to reduce pollution and...

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Dominica makes historic pledge to combat plastic pollution

Many countries are fighting plastic pollution by enforcing harsher regulations such as special labels and plastic...

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LEED Gold hub for artists and activists takes over an abandoned NYC firehouse

An abandoned firehouse has been reborn as the newly certified LEED Gold home for the Caribbean Cultural Center...

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We could avoid 3.3 million cases of dengue fever each year if we limit global warming

Climate change: it's not just about rising oceans. According to new research from the University of East Anglia...

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The Cocoon Smart Home will harvest rainwater, solar energy and organic veggies in the Caribbean

This self-sufficient home topped with a soaring cocoon-like structure envisions new heights of off-grid living....

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2018 hurricane season may be worse than last year

Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria devastated communities in the southern U.S. and Puerto Rico in 2017, and together...

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Researchers discover a completely new ocean zone swimming with new species

After six years of researching the uncharted depths of coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea, scientists have discovered...

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Google and BIG unveil plans for green-roofed tech campus in Sunnyvale

Google and BIG have teamed up for yet another massive and spectacular campus—this time in Sunnyvle’s Moffett...

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More than 20 organizations launch Solar Saves Lives to power clinics and food markets in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico's electricity crisis continues - and the solar industry plans to help. More than 20 organizations and...

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Richard Branson is planning to rebuild the Caribbean with clean energy

Renewable energy could help islands in the Caribbean be more resilient in the face of future hurricanes - and billionaire...

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Shocking Caribbean photos reveal a “sea of plastic and Styrofoam”

We hear about the issue of ocean plastic a lot, but these new photographs demonstrate just how pervasive the pollution...

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New super concrete makes buildings strong enough to withstand magnitude 9 earthquakes

Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico have laid bare the need...

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Puerto Rico electricity crisis sparks interest in renewable energy

Hurricane Maria has left swaths of Puerto Rico without power - and millions of people might have to go without...

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VIDEO: 60,000-year-old preserved underwater forest discovered in the Gulf of Mexico

When Hurricane Ivan formed in 2004, it did more than devastate regions of the Caribbean and the United States’...

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Rapidly strengthening Hurricane Maria bears down on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

Hurricane Maria, which is forecasted to slam into Puerto Rico and neighboring islands within hours, has officially...

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Garbage from Hurricane Irma will now help power Florida

Hurricane Irma left a mess of destruction in its wake. But in Florida, some of that trash will be put to good use...

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How hurricane Irma changed the colors of these Caribbean islands

Hurricane Irma recently hit islands in the Caribbean with the force of a Category 5 storm. And now, NASA satellite...

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Desperation and fear mount in Irma-ravaged Caribbean

Over the past few days, Hurricane Irma has devastated islands in the Caribbean, Cuba, and parts of Florida. The...

Three hurricanes form in the Atlantic for the first time since 2010

While Hurricane Irma barrels through the Caribbean towards the United States mainland, another two potentially...

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This image of Hurricane Irma from space will blow your mind

NASA captured an astonishing video of Hurricane Irma from space. Soon after the National Hurricane Center upgraded...

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