You may or may not have been alive when the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in 1986. Regardless, it’s a fairly infamous event that caused health issues and deaths, many of which cannot even be accounted for since the effects of radiation on the surrounding population has been difficult to track. Something that is certain, though,…
See How Volkswagen is Creating a Greener Car
What would we do without progress made in the automobile industry? We wouldn’t be able to get to work, visit our loved ones or even pick up groceries without great difficulty. It’s a double-edged sword, though. The ability to drive from point A to point B with relative ease is a must for our busy…
See The Cool Way These Drones Are Being Used to Help the Environment
As much as we love hiking, camping and taking in the breathtaking views that only nature can provide, humans have contributed to the destruction of Mother Earth. That includes deforestation due to the harvesting of wood and clearing of land for livestock. Fortunately, there is a British startup company determined to undo the damage to…
Building Low Cost Solar Panels That Actually Work
While Tesla has cornered the market on all things related to energy efficiency there are still some options for those who cannot or refuse to shell out large amounts of money to a corporation when they can simply do it themselves. I will admit that when I came across the plans for building DIY solar…
This Innovative Beijing Building Does More Than Meets The Eye
If you were asked to name the top 5 most polluted cities in the world, which ones would make your list? It’s likely that at least one city in China would come to mind: Beijing. Breathing in dirty air is the price we pay for living in large cities. One artist is trying to develop…
Lower Monthly Costs in the Long-Term With Tesla’s New Solar Roof
The movement toward living a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle includes recycling and finding alternative sources of power. One of the leading alternatives is solar power so it’s not surprise that an innovative company like Tesla has been able to create a solar roof. While it could be particularly beneficial for those who live off the grid, this…
Get Rid of High Blood Pressure With This Common Item
As we get older there are things that we start to worry about. Things that before, we never would have thought twice about. Blood pressure is one of them. Life is stressful and with the current state of affairs, there is a lot of pressure placed on our shoulders. After an extended period of time,…
This Former Coal Field Was Transformed Into Something Cool & Sustainable
We have a reached a point in human existence when we are beginning to see the drastic impact humans have had on our one and only planet. Whether you believe in man-created climate change or not, there is evidence that certain aspects of the Earth, such as temperature, have been changing for the worse. As…
