Brian Spaen
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'Watt-r' Brings Solar-Powered Water Delivery Service To Africa
Roger Christen created the Solar-E-Cycle that duals as a convenient ride in rural areas and generates electricity.China's Sustainable Housing Options Gets Boost With Energy-Efficient Bamboo Homes
Studio Cardenas is testing out the new Energy Efficient Bamboo House in the Zhejiang province.'Planted Table' Delivers Vegan Meals Without The Waste
'Planted Table' is a Bay Area-based, vegan, zero-waste meal delivery service.McDonald's To Cut 36% Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2030
McDonald's has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade.One Company Discovered How To Redesign Veggies To Make Them Taste Better
Startup Row 7 is redesigning vegetable crops to make them taste even better.Norwegian Supermarket Specializes In Expired Food To Curb Waste
Expired food is almost always safe to consume, yet supermarkets throw it away. a new Norwegian supermarket seeks to combat that by only selling "expired" items.Adidas Launches Yoga Line Made From Recycled Ocean Plastic
Adidas teamed up with Parley for the Oceans on a new yoga collection made from recycled ocean plastic.Penn State Researchers Develop Method To Convert Potato Waste To Ethanol
Researchers at Penn State are transforming potato chip waste, such as skins and discarded tubers, into ethanol. Learn more about the biofuel rpocess.Meet EDIT: The World's First Self-Driving Modular Car You Can Customize
A Silicon Valley startup is close to unveiling a new modular car that has self driving capabilitiesWaymo And Jaguar Team Up To Create 20,000 Self-Driving EVs
Waymo and Jaguar Land Rover are working together to produce 20,000 self-driving electric vehicles.California Breaks Renewable Energy Record
California continues to set records in the United States for percentage of energy consumed coming from Renewable sourcesNew Brooklyn Startup Allows You To Sell Solar Power To Your Neighbors
Additional energy coming from solar can now be sold to neighbors in some Brooklyn neighborhoodsVirginia Passes Law Allowing Pumped-Storage Hydropower At Empty Coal Mines
A new law in Virginia could turn old coal mines into large sources of Renewable Energy to power homesScientists Are Seeking Lithium From Volcanoes For Renewable Energy
Lithium batteries are essential to the future of renewable energy, and scientists believe supervolcanoes may contain huge pockets of lithium ore to produce new cells.Scientists Continue To Research Clothing That Generates Electricity
Scientists continue to research ways to generate energy from the motions that people make in their clothingGreenhouse In Antarctica Has Successful First Harvest
The German Aerospace Center DLR completed its first harvest in an Antarctica greenhouse.These Affordable London Tiny Homes Take Just One Day To Build
SHED Project, a London collaboration between Lowe Guardians and Studio Bank, turns abandoned properties into microdwellings that provide temporary housing solutions for people in need.United Kingdom Sets Another New Solar Record Within 3 Weeks
New Solar Power records were recorded in the United Kingdom in just 3 weeks due to sunny conditions and more solar panelsWorld's Solar Energy Capacity Likely To Exceed Nuclear In 2017
Nuclear energy will be number two in the world behind Solar by the end of 2017 accounting for over a quarter of the world's energy.Apple To Use Logitech Video Game Controls In Self-Driving Cars
Apple will be using Logitech pedals and steering wheels to take over the automated system they're creating in seven different testsThis Southern City Was Just Named The Greenest Place In America
Austin has just been named the Greenest Place in America by Listshacks measurementsTesla Just Took A Major Risk To Make Sure The Model 3 Is On Time
Tesla needs to meet demand and production timelines for the Model 3 and in order to do so has taken a big riskMassachusetts Plant Will Transform Trash Into Green Energy
Dong Energy in Denmark will soon open a plant in Massachusetts that will enable the Bay State to tranform trash into green energy.World's Largest Data Center Will Be Powered By Renewable Energy
The world's largest data center will also become the greenest with 100 percent renewable hydropower energy and serve parts of North America as well as Europe.Amazon to Cut Prices at Whole Foods Starting Monday
Whole Foods is about to get a whole lot more affordable thanks to the Amazon deal. Consumers will see prices drop on Monday.China Already Exceeded Their 2020 Goal For Solar Energy Capacity
China has already blown past their solar capacity goals, more than three years in advance. By the end of 2020, the country was hoping to see 105 gigawatts worth of solar panels installed.How This Yarn Converts Movement Into Electricity When Stretched
Scientists developed a yarn from carbon nanotubes that can generate electricity through kinetic energy as you stretch it.This Neighborhood Turned Each Home Into Its Own Green Power Plant
The town of Neath in Wales is generating its own power through green energy. The 16 houses and residential buildings use a shared battery storage.Domino's And Ford Team Up To Test Out 'Self-Driving' Delivery
Is this the future of pizza delivery? Domino's and Ford are teaming up to test hybrid, self-driving delivery cars. Find out how the test program works.73 Million Trees Are Being Planted To Resurrect Brazil's Tropical Forests
For the past 40 years, 20 percent of rainforests in the Amazon have been chopped down.Solar-Powered Gardening Tool Protects And Waters Your Plants
GardenSpace waters your garden and runs on solar power. That's right: This robot provides an extra hand in the garden without batteries.This Kickboxer Turned Baker Makes Her Healthy Desserts 100% Raw Vegan
Watt Sriboonruang, a former Muay Thai kickboxer, launched a New York-based online store named Rawsome Treats, which are all raw and plant-based.New Zealand's 'Food In The Nude' Initiative Cuts Plastic In Supermarkets
New World, a supermarket chain in New Zealand, is trying to remove all single-use plastic bags by the end of 2018 — and launched the "Food in the Nude" initiative.This Plant-Based Pork Alternative Is Officially Hitting Hong Kong
Vegan startup, Right Treat just rolled out Omnipork, a plant-based pork alternative that didn't hurt any pigs.Rural Pakistan Turns To Solar Panels During Energy Crisis
Pakistan is facing a power struggle, so rural communities are turning to solar energy.Malaysia Looks To Improve Its Recycling Rate With New Incentives
Malaysians are combating single-use plastics with two initiatives designed to increase recycling rates.This Is How Hotels Save Money By Reducing Their Food Waste
Hotels can benefit greatly from reducing potential food loss in their kitchens.Blue Bird Showcases Electric School Buses Across United States
Blue Bird is showcasing their electric buses on a “Ride and Drive” road tour this year.These Small Greenhouses Are Helping Farmers In India Combat Climate Change
Smaller-scale greenhouses are more affordable, and helping farmers in India.100% Of Villages In India Now Have Electricity
All villages in India are now powered through traditional lines or off-grid solutions.Solar-Powered Biodome Features All Four Seasons At Once
This bidome will allow people to live in different seasons within the districts of the city.Shell Plans To Install Fast Charging Systems At Gas Stations
A major gas corporation is installing fast charging systems at their gas stations.This Couple Rebuilt Their Home To Be A Stunning Self-Sustaining Eco-Friendly Haven
CplusC Architectural Workshop developed a better way for this home to generate energy, grow produce, and efficiently use water.U.S. Invests $30 Million Into New Batteries That Hold Power For Days At A Time
This new energy storage could be revolutionary.Taylor Farms Focuses On Sustainability With Push To Make Food With Renewables
The world's largest provider of fresh-cut fruits and veggies is committing to a sustainable future.This 'Rubbish Cafe' Lets Customers Pay With Plastic Trash
'The Rubbish Cafe' in Belgium uses plastic waste as currency.Aldi Recognized As Top British Market For Sustainable Fish
Aldi offers the most "sustainable" seafood when compared to other British supermarkets.Pearl Harbor Is Officially Getting A 20-Megawatt Solar Farm
REC Solar, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, is constructing a 20-megawatt solar facility at Pearl Harbor.BMW Set To Unveil Upgraded i3S Electric Vehicle This September
The company has been pushing toward smart electric vehicles for some time and is now showing it's next phase.Innovative Technology Generates Power From Where The River Meets The Sea
Researches at Penn State have found a way to harness power from water convergances.