These 2 Projects Are Exploring the Potential of Underwater Farming

Source: marketwatch.com Published: January 6, 2017 Nemo’s Garden uses underwater biospheres to grow edible plants and is almost completely self-sustainable. NEMO’S GARDEN Can we grow food beneath the waves in a safe, self-sustainable way? By JURICA DUJMOVIC The...

The Farm That Grows Climate Solutions

Source: greenbiz.com Published: March 26, 2016 By Eric Toensmeier The following is adapted from The Carbon Farming Solution: A Global Toolkit of Perennial Crops and Regenerative Agriculture Practices for Climate Change Mitigation and Food Security by Eric Toensmeier...

English City Combats Climate Change With 3 Million New Trees

Source: mnn.com Published: January 25, 2017 Alexandra Park, a large urban park in Manchester, England, is getting some leafy company thanks to the City of Trees initiative, which will oversee the planting of 3 million new trees while caring for and reviving existing...

Carbon Capture, Use & Storage

Source: worldcoal.org Published: January 26, 2017 Carbon capture, use and storage technology will be key to reducing global CO2 emissions, not only from coal, but also natural gas and industrial sources. To discover more about the pathway towards zero emissions coal,...

BioMason Makes Bricks from Bacteria Without Heat or Clay

Source: ecopreneurist.com Published: February 21, 2016 by Steve Hanley BioMason is a North Carolina startup company that manufactures bricks without heat or clay. About 8% of global carbon emissions come from making bricks, according to the company’s...

Tips for Starting a Home Composting System

Source: homeadvisor.com Published: January 25, 2017 Recycling has become a popular way for people to reduce trash that goes into landfills and help the environment. Many people routinely take actions like separating out their paper, plastics, and metals, dropping off...

The Country Where Unwanted Food Is Selling Out

Source: bbc.com Published: January 24, 2017 Across Europe, 100m tonnes of food ends up in landfills every year, producing large amounts of greenhouse gases as it decomposes (Credit: Getty Images) By Prathap Nair Food waste is a trillion dollar problem around the world...

Paint Innovations Helping to Improve Vehicle Efficiency

Source: sustainablebrands.com Published: February 16, 2016 by Hannah Furlong When it comes to fuel economy, lightweight design and temperature control are important considerations for cars and airplanes alike – and the impact of a coat of paint might surprise you....

New Energy Storage Plant Could ‘Revolutionise’ Renewable Sector

Source: theguardian.com Published: April 8, 2015 A new energy storage plant in Ireland will be able to match variable renewable energy supplies to consumer demand, say it’s designers Photograph: Helene ROCHE Photography / Alamy/Alamy Arthur Neslen Brussels Foundations...