By Olivia Gieger, Inside Climate News Tidal power and solar would fuel a community microgrid protecting the island of Eastport, Maine, from outages. A pine tree lays on power lines after it was knocked over due to Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee on Sept. 16, 2023 in Eastport, Maine. Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty …
The water bubble is about to burst
By Mark-Hans Richer, Fast Company Water quality and scarcity issues are on the rise, but we can help turn back the tide. Photo: 4kodiak/Getty Images The United States has faced various economic bubbles, but one lesser-known phenomenon is taking its toll nationwide: the “water bubble.” Earth has a finite amount …
LA County sues Pepsi and Coke over plastic pollution and false advertising
By Joseph Winters, Grist The lawsuit says the companies knew the limitations of plastics recycling but promoted it anyway. Citizen of the Planet / Education Images / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Los Angeles County announced last week that it’s suing PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution, arguing that …
How these artificial reefs in New York City may offer protection from future storms
Fast Company While the “Living Breakwaters” can’t stop flooding, they will reduce daily erosion and damage from future storms. Construction is wrapping up on eight “Living Breakwaters” at the southernmost tip of New York City, off the coast of Staten Island, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. [Photo: Ted Shaffrey/AP Photo] Almost …
America Approves Colossal Nevada Mine With Enough Lithium for Untold Millions of Electric Cars
By Victor Tangermann, Futurism Lithiumania The Biden administration has approved a gigantic lithium and boron mine — and though the project could revolutionize America’s electric car industry, critics say it could also endanger the survival of a rare wildflower species. As the Washington Post reports, the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project in southern Nevada, roughly halfway …
Aquaculture Uses Far More Wild-Caught Fish Than Originally Estimated, New Research Suggests
By Kiley Price, Inside Climate News Wild-caught fish help feed animals on fish farms, which could deplete ocean ecosystems, researchers say. Salmon are some of the most popular carnivorous fish on the market. Credit: GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images In 2022, fish farms produced an unprecedented 130.9 million tons of …
Top EU countries spend $45 billion subsidizing fossil-fuel company cars, study says
By Nick Carey, Reuters Oct 21 (Reuters) – The EU’s five biggest members spend 42 billion euros ($45.60 billion) annually subsidizing fossil-fuel company cars, according to a study commissioned by environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E), which called for more subsidies for EVs instead. Company cars make up around 60% …
Yes, It’s Complex – but a Circular Economy Is Achievable
By Tom Idle and Hannah Zimmerman, Sustainable Brands We continue to go round and round about shifting to a circular economy — discussions throughout the week at SB’24 San Diego helped provide brands much-needed clarity about the ways forward. Check out more highlights from throughout the week at SB’24 San Diego! Awareness of the …
New York city’s biggest geothermal building just opened on Coney Island, and you can live in it
By Elissaveta M. Brandon, Fast Company New York City’s largest geothermal development has just opened on Coney Island. 1515 Surf is located just off the neighborhood’s famous boardwalk. The 16-story, 463-unit residential tower was developed by LCOR and designed by Studio V. It sits on top of an intricate geothermal system that …
These Startups Are Mycoremediating Impacts of the Building Industry
By Nina Purton, Sustainable Brands Mycocycle and Mogu are harnessing mycelium to transform industrial waste into resilient, circular materials for the construction sector. he construction industry produces about one-third of the world’s waste and 40 percent of global carbon emissions. Concrete and cement alone account for about eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs); yet the demand for the …