Upcycled storage solutions promote sustainable home organization

02. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

An article highlights creative ways to repurpose everyday waste into functional storage for homes. These ideas aim to reduce landfill contributions while enhancing personal spaces. Upcycling offers both environmental and economic benefits.

E-bikes could reduce urban carbon emissions and congestion

Electric bicycles, or e-bikes, hold significant promise for cutting carbon emissions, easing traffic congestion, and lowering transportation costs in cities. However, their full potential depends on serious investment in infrastructure and policy support from urban planners. A recent analysis highlights how e-bikes could transform sustainable mobility if cities prioritize them.

Debytantti Pontus Lindqvist voittaa vuoden kokki 2025 -palkinnon

03. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

Pontus Lindqvist, 33-vuotias kokki Malmöstä, on voittanut arvostetun vuoden kokki 2025 -palkinnon ensimmäisellä yrityksellään. Kilpailu, joka pidettiin Tukholmassa, juhlii innovatiivista ja kestävää ruoanlaittoa. Lindqvist kuvaili voittoa täysin epäuskottavaksi tunteeksi.

Illinois utility tests bidirectional charging with electric school buses

ComEd, an Illinois utility, has launched a pilot program using electric school buses for bidirectional charging to stabilize the power grid. The initiative allows buses to return energy to the grid during peak demand periods. This marks an innovative step in integrating electric vehicles into grid infrastructure.

Researchers develop electricity-generating device from air humidity

03. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have created a small device that produces electricity by drawing on moisture in the air. This innovation, known as the Air-gen, operates continuously without sunlight or wind. The breakthrough could pave the way for sustainable power sources in various environments.

Researchers develop sunlight-powered carbon capture method

Scientists have unveiled a new photocatalyst that uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into usable fuel, offering a promising tool for combating climate change. The breakthrough, detailed in a study published on October 3, 2025, achieves high efficiency without needing additional energy inputs.

Scientists develop new catalyst for efficient hydrogen production

Researchers have created a novel catalyst that enhances hydrogen production from water electrolysis. This advancement promises more sustainable and cost-effective green hydrogen generation. The study was published on October 3, 2025.

Study assesses global livestock vulnerability to climate change

A new study published in Nature Climate Change examines how climate change threatens livestock systems worldwide. Researchers highlight regions like sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia as particularly at risk. The findings underscore the need for adaptive strategies to protect rural economies dependent on animal agriculture.

Earth911 updates zero-waste lifestyle guide in 2025

Earth911 has substantially updated its guide on adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, highlighting practical steps to reduce trash amid growing global waste challenges. The article, originally published in 2016, stresses the shift from a linear to a circular economy to minimize environmental impact.

Researchers create strong biodegradable plastic from bamboo

Scientists in China have developed a hard plastic from bamboo cellulose that matches the strength of conventional engineering plastics used in cars and appliances. This bioplastic is fully recyclable and biodegrades in soil within 50 days. The innovation addresses limitations in bioplastics' mechanical properties and manufacturing compatibility.

Earth911 updates guide to eco-friendly Halloween decorations

Earth911 has refreshed its popular article on sustainable Halloween decorations, adding two new DIY ideas to reduce holiday waste. Originally published in 2017, the guide emphasizes using recycled materials for fun, environmentally kind crafts. It highlights seven easy projects suitable for families.

Opinion piece urges rethinking urban design for climate resilience

Dr. Rob Moir argues in a guest opinion that climate change intensifies storms and flooding through warmer air and impervious urban surfaces. He calls for reconnecting with natural land and water cycles to build resilient cities. Solutions like permeable pavements and rain gardens could mitigate risks.