In eastern Germany, enormous pits carved into the landscape by decades of lignite mining are being transformed into a vast network of lakes, wetlands and
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Electric Vehicles Surpass Gas and Diesel Sales in Europe for the First Time
Electric Vehicles Outsell Gasoline, Diesel in Europe for First Time EVs surpass internal combustion engine cars in August 2026 amid high oil prices and government incentives
Switzerland Becomes First Nation to Prohibit Fur Imports and Sales
Switzerland has made history. Now it’s time for other countries to follow suit.
Robots Clean Desert Solar Panels Nightly Without Water, Saving 2.6 Billion Gallons and Maintaining Over 3.9 Billion Panels Across 5,000+ MW of Projects
Ecoppia robots clean desert solar panels every night without water and have saved about 2.6 billion gallons so far, according to the company.
Federal Judge Labels Flock as ‘Indiscriminate Mass Surveillance’
A federal judge ruled that a sheriff’s deputy violated a woman’s Fourth Amendment rights when using Flock to search for her license plate without a warrant.
Stanford Scientists Discover Method to Regrow Cartilage and Halt Arthritis, Potentially Replacing Joint Replacements
Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent osteoarthritis after ACL-like knee injuries, while human cartilage taken from knee replacement patients began producing new, functional joint cartilage after exposure to the same inhibitor.
Seattle Bans Grocery Stores from Using AI Personal Data for Price Setting
City leaders approve new rules to protect shoppers and keep grocery costs transparent and fair for all SEATTLE – Mayor Katie B. Wilson and City Councilmember Alexis Mercades Rinck are committed to protecting people’s privacy and making sure grocery prices are fair, transparent, and affordable. And today, with co-sponsors Councilmembers Dionne Foster and Rob Saka, […]
HALO Trust Completes 27 Years of Landmine Clearance in Kosovo, Paving the Way for Economic Growth and Improved Life Expectancy
HALO is celebrating the conclusion of its humanitarian landmine clearance in Kosovo after 27 years. During this time, communities have rebuilt their homes, schools and businesses, and the economy has grown to $14 billion.
New York City Implements Click-to-Cancel Rule, Simplifying Subscription Cancellations
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) originally announced the city’s final Click-to-Cancel Rule in July. It took effect on October 1,…
River Barrier in Guatemala Prevents 463,000 Pounds of Trash from Entering Gulf of Honduras in Major Ocean Cleanup Effort
“Flash floods wash down vast quantities of plastic and other waste.”