Rammed earth Kopila Valley School is the “greenest school in Nepal”
In Nepal, access to education doesn’t just improve job prospects — schools can save lives, whether it’s rescuing...
A circular home in Germany produces biogas for self-sufficiency
When a German pioneer in the field of biogas technology commissioned Korbach-based Christoph Hesse Architects,...
Denmark to build 9 renewable energy-producing islands south of Copenhagen
In a bid to bring more renewable energy and greater resilience to the city of Copenhagen, the Danish government...
Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten aiming to convert six of its 17 ships to use biogas
The Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten is going to do their part to help the environment. The 125-year-old...
24-year-old Yemeni engineer invents mini biogas plant that turns trash to fuel
Some villages in war-torn Yemen still don't have electricity since the recent conflict started nearly two years...
Green-roofed village shows a more sustainable way to rebuild after disasters
When the 8.0-magnitude Sichuan Earthquake devastated China in 2008, nearly 5 million people were left homeless....
Peek inside the zero-waste kitchen of the future
The kitchen of the future will be healthier for our planet and improve our family ties through food. That's the...
This German village generates 500% more energy than it needs
Wildpoldsried, a Bavarian village of about 2,600 residents, is leading the way in Germany's extraordinary renewable...
New biofuel from wastewater slashes vehicle CO2 emissions by 80%
An innovative new project called LIFE+ Methamorphosis is pioneering a new sustainable biofuel for cars. Car company...
Incredible rooftop farm takes over Israel’s oldest mall to grow thousands of organic vegetables
An amazing farm has sprouted in an unlikely place—the rooftop of Israel’s oldest mall in the heart of Tel Aviv....
Off-grid village with game-changing green solutions blooms in the Middle East
An oasis for clean-tech solutions has bloomed in an unexpected place—the arid Negev desert. Located at Israel’s...
Danish city becomes world’s first to power water treatment plant with sewage
The Danish city of Aarhus is on the cusp of becoming the first city in the world to use energy created from household...
The Netherlands will spend 150 million Euros to turn cow poop into biogas
Dutch farmers now have the opportunity to turn cow manure into energy. Turning cow poop into power isn't a new...
Villagers in carbon-hungry Thailand tap the sun and dung for clean energy
Thailand is a leader in Southeast Asian energy consumption, second only to Indonesia, with a particular appetite...
Heineken opens the world’s first large-scale carbon neutral brewery in Austria
Heineken's brewing facility, which began its green renovations in 2003, is now powered completely by renewable...
Grand Junction, Colorado converts human waste into fuel for 40 city vehicles
When it comes to renewable energy sources, an often overlooked fuel is right under our noses. Human waste, collected...
Poo could power 138 million homes in developing countries
A new study demonstrates how poop could generate enough energy to power 138 million homes. Researchers at the UN...
Giant bags full of biogas provide 4 hours of cooking fuel
A boy walks down the middle of a busy street in a small country town in Ethiopia, carrying an enormous backpack....
The Dutch Windwheel is not only a silent wind turbine – it’s also an incredible circular apartment building
The Windwheel is composed of two rings built on an underground foundation and surrounded by wetlands so as to...
Kenyan teenager converts his school’s poop into safe, clean energy
[youtube =http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziS7yYFT6jc] In early January 2013, Kenya's oldest English-language...
Tel Aviv’s notorious ‘Garbage Mountain’ transforms into world’s largest recycling park
Every day, Hiriya sorts 3,000 tons of household waste, 1,500 tons of construction debris and 250 tons of landscape...
Innovative energy solutions bring light and warmth to a remote Thai village
Solar power and biogas solutions are helping residents of a remote Thai village to create their own grid. Those...
Costa Rica’s Breathtaking Lapa Rios Eco Resort is Powered by Pig Waste
Guests of the resort have the option of enjoying a full sustainability tour of the facilities, including the pig...
This Polish Town is 100% Powered by Renewable Energy!
The town of Kisielice in Poland is 100 percent powered by renewable energy! In recognition of its achievement,...
Project Dome Could Power Copenhagen Using Energy From the Sun, Wind, Water, and Biomass!
Project Dome is a design proposal submitted to this year's Land Art Generator Initiative design competition, a...
Pilus Energy Uses Bacterial Robots to Turn Sewage into Electricity, Water, and Biogas
Image of woman sitting on a toilet via Shutterstock Across the globe, access to clean water and renewable sources...
Otherworldly Gippsland Water Factory Vortex Center is Cooled by Lake Water
The building’s shape mimics the giant oculus structure that hangs off the side of a massive membrane bioreactor...
Byproducts from Greek Yogurt Prove Toxic to the Environment
Greek yogurt is delicious, high in protein, and a good alternative to sugary snacks. However the $2 billion dollar...
Supermarkets Transform Their Unsold Spoiled Food Into Green Energy
Two supermarkets are making lemonade out of lemons the green way—by converting their spoiled food into energy....
Australian Researchers Propose Turning Millions of Tons of Pig Waste into Alternative Energy for China
Photo via Shutterstock Where there are million of animals, there are millions of tons of waste. In a clever...