It's not the end of the world... yet
Will human civilization live to see the 22nd century? Despite climate change, pandemics and asteroids, it's more likely than not.
By Chris Taylor

Floating machine uses the motion of the ocean to generate renewable energy – Future Blink
It even helps gather ocean data.
By Emmett Smith

Fireworks are toxic and loud. So, a design studio created a silent sustainable alternative — Future Blink
Rainbow dust in Spain is actually a non-toxic, totally silent firework display.
By Emmett Smith

Acer’s new Vero PC lineup is seriously sustainable and powerful tech
Yes, you can lower your carbon footprint without lowering your standards.

A breakthrough solar oven got hot enough to produce carbon-free cement and steel
Its mirrors can generate heat up to 1,482 ºC.
By Emmett Smith

Chris O’Dowd wings it by telling bird jokes for 5 minutes
What do you call a bird with a black belt? A Steven Seagull.

Part vertical farm, part apartment block, this building is bringing back food production to the city
A new gem in vertical gardening.

This solar-powered community radio station hasn’t used electricity in 6 years
Converting sunlight into music.
By Emmett Smith

Google adds sustainability info to Maps and Search
Keep tabs on how your travel habits, electricity consumption, and favorite gadgets affect the environment.
By Stephanie Mlot

You could fully live in this solar-powered house on wheels — Future Blink
Meet, Stella Vita.

Billions lack access to safe drinking water. Using solar power to turn sea water into fresh water can help.
This desalination technology can help vulnerable communities at risk.
By Emmett Smith

Portable recycling plants could transform the waste industry
It can separate 14 types of waste – from airstreaming light trash to magnet-picked metals.
By Emmett Smith

This is Sudan’s very first wind turbine
Africa has enormous potential for wind power.
By Emmett Smith

Lego is making prototype bricks from recycled plastic bottles
It will be a while before we get our grubby little hands on them, though.
By Amanda Yeo

Eco-friendly deals to toss in the cart before the big Prime Day checkout
Go low(er)-waste starting at just $10.
By Leah Stodart

Lego-like house seeks to transform how we build (and live in) our homes
There's literally no place like this particular home.

A giant solar sailboat is set to sweep up plastic from polluted oceans
Manta is expected to clear 5,000-10,000 tons of plastic per year.
By Emmett Smith

Why the first big U.S. ocean wind farm is a big deal
"This is an imperative for us."
By Mark Kaufman

Endangered ice age vultures invade home to take back what's theirs
Welcome back, you glorious beasts.
By Mark Kaufman

How going solar is helping U.S. schools save millions
And are using it to invest in better teacher pay and improved school facilities.

The solar industrial revolution is coming — and you might be surprised by the brands leading the way
Soaking up the sun means clean energy from major companies.
