Converting Solar Energy into Clean Hydrogen More and more companies are investing in hydrogen, a gas with multiple functions. Innovation in Hydrogen Production Hydrogen requires water and electricity for its production. The electricity separates the water molecule into two parts, with hydrogen on one side and oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere on the…
Carbon reduction in the air with new technology Swiss company Climeworks is opening the doors to Iceland’s first commercial carbon removal plant. It will filter nearly 4,000 tons of CO2 per year and allow for permanent carbon storage. In order to remedy global warming, the Orca factory has the task of sucking and filtering CO2…
A machine that recycles waste back to life The world of over-consumption contributes to world pollution. Businesses and consumers do not always recycle their old furniture. A brilliant idea Dave Hakkens, from the Netherlands, has found a solution to give these objects a second life. Creative and talented, he recycles all used objects thanks to…
Collective vegetable gardens making an impact Combining gardening, healthy food, economy, and social links – it’s possible! Collective vegetable gardens are being deployed in cities to offer city dwellers a place to garden collectively. Gardening for healthy eating Not everyone can own a garden, let alone have access to a healthy diet. To the detriment…
Lithium batteries finally recycled! For many, riding a scooter or electric bicycle is an environmentally friendly act. However, this mode of transportation has its drawbacks. The eco-organization, Screlec, intends to put an end to them. Polluting electric batteries When you walk around major French cities, it is not uncommon to come face to face with…
From east to west, the U.S. is going green With the U.S. recently joining the Paris climate agreement, limiting the adverse effects of the climate crisis is becoming a priority under the Biden administration. In an effort to develop green energy, the U.S. government is planning a huge investment plan for the implementation of large-scale…
The return of the Tasmanian devils In order to prevent the Tasmanian devils from disappearing from the planet, a program has developed to prevent their extinction. After residing only on the island of Tasmania, the species has recently been reintroduced to Australia’s mainland for the first time in 3000 years. The extinction of the species…
Replacing palm oil is possible! Changing the palm oil narrative. A healthy and sustainable substitute has been found by two Canadian researchers. A good oil Professor Alejandro Marangoni and doctoral student, Reed Nicholson, food scientists at the University of Guelph, have discovered out how to replace palm oil. Their invention replicates the advantages of palm…
A second life for bikes In Sweden, the company Umeå Wheels gives a second life to abandoned bicycles. A committed start-up Umeå Wheels is a start-up that collects, repairs, and offers second-hand bikes for sale or rental. It has saved no less than 900 bikes in 2 years, which it offers for sale for $60.…
First Marine Protected Area in the Atlantic Ocean The Tristan da Cunha archipelago becomes the first marine protected area in the Atlantic and the fourth in the world! Over-exploited oceans The oceans are becoming more and more like an “inexhaustible” food reservoir. Fishing is growing in scale, to the point of exploiting more than half…