A new liquid battery stores solar heat for weeks
There are several technologies out there that harvest the sun’s boundless energy. Solar panels soak up solar energy…
A bucket of NYC river water explains a lot about the Anthropocene
When Mark Stoeckle went fishing in New York City’s East River, he caught a lot more than he…
What happens to obsolete oil rigs in a green future?
Recycling steel and copper from fossil fuel infrastructure to build wind turbines, solar panels, and the like could…
Biodegradable plastic isn’t a climate solution on its own
There are no great solutions to the problem of throwaway plastics. They can clog up landfills for centuries,…
High-tech “bubble wrap” makes super efficient insulation
It’s nearly winter in the Northern hemisphere. For many that means drafty windows that waste energy and keep…
Animals’ “landscape of fear” gets weird when people enter the equation
If you live near squirrels, then you’ve probably witnessed their suicidal tendencies around roads. It can seem like…
Big oil’s contribution to renewables is largely hot air
The world’s 250 largest oil and gas companies are responsible for less than 1.5% of renewable energy generation…
What’s the most sustainable drinking straw?
Environmentally friendly and even carbon-negative drinking straws exist, according to a new study. But the analysis also lays…