Scientists try triggering rain with electricity
A new method of triggering rain in water-scarce regions will be tested in the United Arab Emirates, according to...
Some national parks will require reservations this summer
As people plan summer vacations while navigating COVID-19, many are looking toward the great outdoor spaces of...
Save the Earth IRL by playing Pokémon Go during Sustainability Week
When Pokémon was first introduced in the 1990s, people wouldn’t have expected the fanciful creatures to care...
World's whitest paint could be an A/C alternative
Engineers at Purdue University have developed a paint so white that it actually cools surfaces. They hope that...
Living near Superfund sites could shorten life expectancy by 1 year
Millions of Americans are exposed to toxic waste by living close to Superfund sites. There are more than 1,300...
Concern arises over increased use of antimicrobials in building materials
A joint statement released by leading green construction organizations has raised concerns about the increasing...
Deforestation contributes to disease outbreaks, study says
A recent paper published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science has established that there is a connection between...
Microplastics could affect the healing process for COVID-19 patients
A new study reveals that microplastics from textiles could make it harder for lungs of those impacted by health...
Global Forest Watch can now see through clouds to stop deforestation
Last year, the Global Forest Watch tracking system starting allowing people to help monitor deforestation in far-flung...
This year, save the planet by geocaching
If you’re familiar with geocaching, you already know it’s one more way to get outdoors and is especially helpful...
Bitcoin uses more energy than all of Argentina
Bitcoin is a huge energy hog. And Tesla's recent announcement that it had bought $1.5 billion bitcoin...
Climate change increases pollen and worsens allergies
If you feel like you’re going through hankies faster than ever, you’re not just imagining it. Climate change...
Air pollution could increase risk of irreversible blindness
A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed that exposure to air pollution increases...
Japan to develop wooden satellite in bid to curb space junk
Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry is collaborating with Kyoto University to develop the world's first wooden satellite....
New eco-friendly, decomposing construction foam unveiled
Researchers have come up with a new, more eco-friendly and effective form of building insulation material. The...
