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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories – 28 June
Could algae replace grain in a cattle’s diet? Can seaweed solve the plastic crisis? And, how is the EU making it a right for you to sell your own renewable energy? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Could algae replace grain in cattle’s diet? If just two per cent...
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Solarpunk: Speculative fiction for climate optimists
Solarpunk is a movement in literature, art, fashion, and activism that seeks to answer the question: “What does a sustainable civilisation look like—and how can we get there?” A 2008 article about sustainable marine transit published in the Republic of Bees appears to coin and define the term: “Solarpunk… conflates modern technology with older technology…...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 19 April
How does a so-called “miracle moss” remove arsenic from water? What scientific accident could lead to the full recycling of single-use bottles? And, what bold idea could be a huge boost to ocean conservation? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. A giant, air-purifying “cloud” just popped up in the...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 25 January
Will solar windows become the norm? What’s been dubbed the ‘Tesla of the canals’? And, what kind of finance is key to achieving global sustainability goals? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. App shows water refill stations to tackle plastic waste People will be able to find the tens...
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Little Sun empowers thousands without access to energy—by putting the sun directly in their hands
Little Sun launched its newest model last month—Little Sun Diamond. With its striking faceted exterior and versatile design (it can be used with a stand or worn around the neck), this new offering further establishes Little Sun as a driver of awareness and discussion around energy access. Little Sun was founded in 2012 by artist...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 21 September
How does Oslo plan on becoming a carbon neutral city? What is a ‘living chandelier’? And, is it possible to integrate solar power into our clothing? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Oslo Mayor: Here’s how we plan to become a carbon neutral city The city of Oslo surprised...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 16 June
Which three technologies are on track to reach a sustainable energy transition? How is Heineken trying to reduce its carbon footprint? And which European countries are planning a five-fold increase in offshore wind power? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. New self-driving electric RoboBuses are launching in Finland this...
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Actually, it’s ‘Energy Efficiency First’ The EU Says
While America is bolstering its fossil fuel industry, energy efficiency is spearheading the European Union’s efforts to reduce its reliance on it.
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Al Gore Celebrates Europe’s Climate Action Successes in Latest Live Broadcast
Al Gore's latest climate action telethon put the spotlight on a number of European success stories during a day-long broadcast.
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Boosted by Australia’s Ratification, Climate Summit Moves Into Fifth Day – As it Happened
Welcome to the Friday, 11 November 2016 edition of the Daily Planet’s COP22 live blog. Australia’s conservative government ratifies Paris Agreement following US election Upcoming investments could benefit cities and sub-national governments Today’s official conference themes are Oceans, Transport and Energy Catch up with the Friday edition of the Daily Planet’s COP22 newsletter Drawing on...
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