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New Solar Plant In Chile To Power 13,000 Homes Per Year
A new solar power plant being built in Chile is expected to provide enough energy (day and night) to power up to 13,000 homes annually.The United Kingdom Broke 13 Renewable Energy Records In 2017
According to the World Wildlife Fund, the United Kingdom was able to break 13 different renewable energy records in 2017 — including their first day without the need for any coal generation.Toronto Serves 5,000 In Zero-Waste Thanksgiving
In Canada, Thanksgiving falls on the second Monday of every October.BP Tests Tesla Powerpacks On United States Wind Farm
BP is teaming up with Tesla to bring battery storage to one of their wind farms in the United States.'Pokemon Go' Sets Goal For Biggest Organized Cleanup On Earth Day
Pokemon Go is going eco-friendly for Earth Day.Why EV Charging Is About To Become Way More Accessible In California
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption presents some infrastructure challenges especially when it comes to charging. A new peer-to-peer charging option coming soon to California may help address the demand.Costa Rica Plans To Eliminate Fossil Fuels By 2021
Costa Rica is aiming to completely reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by 2021.Elon Musk Just Installed Tesla's Solar Roof Onto His Own House
Elon Musk's home how runs on solar energy produced by Tesla solar roof tiles, which look just like traditional roofing materials.Oil Industry Reduces Global Production by 9.7 Million Barrels Per Day
The world's largest oil producers have agreed to cut global oil production by 9.7 million barrels per day for the next two months.Facebook To Create Second-Biggest Wind Farm In Nebraska
The social media giant is joining forces with Tradewind Energy to create the Rattlesnake Creek wind project in Dixon County, Nebraska.Tesla Bids On World's Biggest Powerpack Project
Tesla has bid standalone battery project for Xcel Energy, Colorado's biggest utility company.Talk Of Tesla's Plan To Bring Gigafactory To China Ignites Industry
Chinese may be getting a shot in the arm with a new Tesla gigafactory to be rumored to happen soon.Microsoft Invests Additional $50 Million Into 'AI For Earth' Program
At the One Climate Summit in Paris, Microsoft announced they'll be investing an additional $50 million over the next five years into the AI for Earth program.Startup 'Thor Trucks' Hopes To Hit Electric Semi Market Before Tesla
Thor Trucks, a startup out of Los Angeles, has announced their initial semi-truck, the ET-One, and it could be out prior to Tesla's launch.France Moves To Ban All Oil And Gas Production By 2040
France has pledged to end all production of oil and gas by 2040 and eliminate fossil fuels entirely by 2050 with new legislation.'Operation Warm' Announces Coats For Kids Made From Recycled Plastic
'Operation Warm' is making coats out of recycled plastic bottles for kids in need.Why Companies Are Replacing Plastic With Plant-Based Packaging
The European Bioplastics Association (EBA)believes that the bioplastic industry will boost by 50 percent in the next five years, thanks to companies, like Coca-Cola, moving away from plastic.Researchers Have Finally Figured Out A Way To Protect Birds From Wind Turbines
Researchers at Oregon State University are looking into multiple ways to keep birds away from wind turbines.100 Percent Solar-Powered Hotel To Break Ground In Dubai
InterContinental Hotels Group plans to build a 100 percent eco-friendly hotel in Dubai, which would be the city's first fully sustainable hotel.World's Top Coal Producer To Shut Down 37 Mines In India
Coal mining in India is on its way out as the top coal producer in the world announces more closures to mines.London’s Iconic Black Cabs Go Electric
The iconic London black cabs are getting electrified — with WiFi, USB charging, easy-to-use card machines, and a spacious interior with six seats.Air Pollution May Hinder Up To 25% Of Solar Power Production Each Month
Air pollution could be the one thing that hinders solar power production in the future.U.S. Investors Seek Opportunities For Green Energy In Africa
'Power Africa' is developing green renewable energy projects in Africa.Tesla Partners With Vestas To Power Wind Turbines
Tesla's South Australia Battery Just Made $1 Million In Two Days
The Tesla battery facility that backs up the Hornsdale Wind Farm in South Australia made an estimated $1 million in two days according to reports.Apple's Supply Chain Making Strides Toward Renewable Energy
Apple has approached it's goal of 100% renewable energy after big changes to their supply chain strategies.This Hotel In Hawaii Gives Out Sunscreen That Protects Coral Reefs
The Aqua-Aston Hotel in Hawaii is distributing coral reef-safe sunscreen.The Netherlands Build Bike Paths With Recycled Toilet Paper
Many products that we use can be given a second life instead of being thrown into the garbage.NYC Landlords Hope To Cut Energy Use By 20% By 2030
NYC is hoping to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.France Adds Incentives To Make Sustainable Choices Affordable For All
France is going to be adding incentives and taxes next year to persuade those that own older cars to upgrade to a cleaner, more efficient vehicle.Germans Use So Much Wind Energy, Their Power Prices Went Negative
On Christmas Eve, German consumers made up to $60 per megawatt-hour to use energy — negative rates occur when too much power is generated from renewables and there's a low demand.The European Union Is Working To Eradicate Plastic Waste By 2030
The European Union is taking steps to eradicate plastic waste with a goal set to make all packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030.France To Make Bottles Made With Recycled Plastic Less Expensive
France has introduced bottles made with less expensive recycled plastic.Mastercard Pilots 'Pay As You Go' Program For Solar Energy In Africa
Using Mastercard QR codes, customers in East Africa can pay for their energy uses "as they go" using a mobile device that is powered by solar energy.New Zealand Just Announced They Will No Longer Issue Oil Exploration Permits
New Zealand is the latest country to ban future offshore oil and gas exploration.Lyft Rides Are Officially Carbon-Neutral
Lyft ride are now carbon-neutral, thanks to a variety of efforts to lower and offset emissions.Chevy Bolt Becomes Fiercely Competitive With Tesla Model S
Though Tesla leads the market in electric vehicles, Chevy is coming for them with the Bolt, which reached an EPA of 250 in a recent test, just 0 miles short of the Model S's range.REI Set New Sustainability Requirements For Every Brand They Sell
REI is taking an eco-friendly stance on all of their outdoor clothing and gear.Tesla Battery Saved Electrical Grid In Australia When Coal Failed
Tesla's new battery backup facility at an Australian wind farm came to the aid of a failing coal-fired power plant.Seattle Mariners Receive 'Green Glove' Baseball Award For Sustainability
The Seattle Mariners have been awarded the MLB's Green Glove award in 2017 for being the most sustainable ballpark today.Audi Becomes Next Car Manufacturer To Implement Solar Panels
Audi is joining the list of car manufacturers installing solar panels on car roofs to help electric vehicles charge more efficiently and power air conditioning and other onboard electrical systems.Penzance Kicks Off 'Plastic Free Coastline' Movement In UK
Surfers Against Sewage has given the rural area of Penzance, Cornwall, the first award for being a "plastic-free coastline" community.'Source' Uses Solar Energy To Pull Drinkable Water From The Air
Zero Mass Water's new project, Source, is able to create drinkable water by pulling moisture from the air with the help of solar energy generation.Your Chocolate Obsession Doesn't Have To Cost The Environment
Here's what you need to know about sustainable chocolate.The U.S. Is The Second-Most Attractive Country For Renewable Energy Investment
The U.S. is the second-most attractive country in the world for investing in renewable energyThis 19-Year-Old Is Working On Smog Filters For Developing Countries
19-Year-Old Angad Daryani invented "SharkBot," a smog filter for developing countries.Fully Solar-Powered EV Wins Major Award For Combating Climate Change
The Lightyear One, a vehicle that has the ability to be powered by just sunlight, won the new Climate Change Innovator award at CES 2018.Renewable Energy May Power All Of South Australia By 2025
Despite recent energy crisis setbacks, South Australia is working toward reliable renewable energy and may derive all power from green energy sources by 2025.'Print Your City' Project Turns Plastic Into 3D-Printed Benches
The "Print Your City" project has turned plastic into public benches in Amsterdam.
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