Avocado Green Mattress gets eco award, a first in the US
Avocado is a leader in organic mattresses in the United States.
UAE’s Etihad Rail solar powers its freight terminal
The Ghuweifat freight terminal serves as a key hub for facilitating seamless cross-border operations. With its strategic location at the border with Saudi Arabia, the terminal is uniquely positioned to accelerate sustainable logistics solutions regionally, aligning with Etihad Rail’s objectives to foster more eco-friendly freight operations.
Two-faced Turkey imposes tariffs on solar panels from Asia
Turkey imposes tariffs on solar panels when it hurts its local economy but it speaks from the other side of its mouth when it stiffs Europe by helping China evade high tariffs on electric vehicles sold in Europe.
Egypt’s agritech startup Viridia wins green $100K accelerator prize in Saudi Arabia
Egypt-based agritech Viridia Tech has been named the overall winner of the 2024 Mega Green Accelerator, awarded the $100,000 grand prize in Saudi Arabia for their impactful data analytics platform, which helps farmers grow crops more sustainably and efficiently.
How bats navigate on sound alone over long distances
While we know that bats echolocate for short distances, for the first time science shows that bats can navigate in nature over many kilometers using only echolocation, without relying on other senses
Food gardens on the roofs of medical centers and hospitals
A green roof on a Boston-based medical center.
Greenhouse agriculture in Kazakhstan
A story of greenhouse agriculture in Kazakhstan
The Japanese doctor who watered Afghanistan
Slain Japanese doctor and canal builder Tetsu Nakamura gets his dream honored and 20 mile canal opens this year
Swedish silk turns clothes into charging stations with your body heat
Wear a dress from this silk and light up the room, literally
Blood sugar control keeps your brain young: Eat the Med Diet!
This study is one of the first large-scale trials to directly link dietary changes, particularly those associated with the Green-Med diet, to improved glycemic control and slower brain aging.
One quarter Israel’s cars are electric but green taxation isn’t working
Researchers say that the money invested in green taxation in Israel does not achieve its public goals. Instead of reducing pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging electric vehicles, it has become a strategic pricing tool used by car importers to influence their profits.
The Fight for Water in Yemen’s Drying Land
Families on Yemen's West Coast often rely on unsafe water sources, increasing the risk of disease as clean water remains difficult to access.
Lasers detect ancient Mayan city hidden in the jungle
An ancient Maya city has been found hidden in plain sight”beneath the jungle in the Mexican state of Campeche. Archaeologists used a laser technique called LiDAR to scan the area, “accidentally” discovering the forgotten complex, which contains pyramids, amphitheatres and sports fields.
Landing spots for Moon to Mars mission selected
Under NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency will establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration at the Moon, land the first woman, first person of color, and its first international partner astronaut on the lunar surface, and prepare for human expeditions to Mars for the benefit of all.
Leveraging Social Media to Showcase Your Building’s Sustainability
In today’s digital world you need essential online tools for sharing your building’s sustainability journey. With strategic content planning, you can showcase your commitment to the environment, involve your tenants, and inspire others to join the movement.