Technology

Some believe China's solar panel space station could endanger life on planet Earth — before you panic, here's what you need to know about it.

In one of Japan's northern harbors, a Panamanian ship split in two, which resulted in an oil leak — here's what you need to know about this disaster.

TikTok's "Earth Stewardess," one of the original members of the EcoTok collective, took the time to share her Green Routine with us via email.

There are many things that set electric vehicles apart from driving a standard gas car, but regenerative braking is one of the greatest EV features.

What is vegan spider silk? Packaging is one of the leading contributors to planet Earth's waste, so scientists are looking to this sustainable material.

Although less human activity during the pandemic did wonders for the environment, carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere are now at its highest.

Electric vehicle drivers may be looking forward to full Tesla rest stops after Elon Musk filed a trademark application for restaurant services.

What is the Recycle Coach App? The app informs consumers of local recycling policies, and we spoke with a rep about the problems with recycling.

What will happen to Florida in 2025? A TikTok creator recorded himself asking Alexa about the future, and she's implied Florida may be in trouble.

The environmental impact of buying a new smartphone, which most people do every two years, is a lot higher than you might think.

You’ve heard of GMO crops and seeds, but what are GMO mosquitoes and why are they so important for our collective safety?

Interested in buying an electric car? Here's what EV batteries made from, and what happens to the batteries when they're no longer usable.

Those who partake in Pokémon Go can participate in sustainability week activities, and receive rewards for recording and submitting their good deeds.

Planned obsolescence is what keeps tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung in business.

Emails are certainly better for the environment than old, physical mail, but do these virtual letters leave a carbon footprint as well?

Cell phones might be the most advanced pieces of technology that each of us possess, but do they contribute to global warming?

The e-waste problem is a continuous issue, and has gotten increasingly worse — but Rwanda's combatting efforts have been incredibly practical.

If you want to ensure your money is being invested sustainably, open your next account with one of these socially responsible and ethical banks.

Bitcoin is one of the world’s most valuable assets, but are rumors about the real environmental impact of this formerly fabricated currency true or mere conjecture?

Disposing of fluorescent bulbs in a safe, eco-friendly way is easy, as long as you understand your options.

The Line is making headlines these days, but is this self-professed “sustainable city” a viable vision of the future or just another impossible dream?

Hand warmers are an ingenious way to keep out the cold, but are there such things as reusable hand warmers?

Elon Musk, the founder of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, took to Twitter on Thursday to promise a $100 million prize to develop the best carbon capture technology.

Electric-assist bikes have become a popular, eco-friendly fad in recent years, and upgrading your analog bike into an E-bike is actually easier than you think.

Recycling ink cartridges is actually far easier than you may think, and not nearly as expensive as trying to replace the darn things.

Satellite alert subscriptions played a huge part in curbing deforestation for nations in Africa that used the tech for monitoring purposes.

Fracking is one of the most deplorable methods for extracting natural gas known to man, but did you know that the process also involves gallons of potentially-toxic chemicals as well?

How are llamas helping cure the coronavirus? Apparently, llamas can produce nanobodies that are more effective than any human-borne antibodies.

What is the environmental impact of high definition (HD) technology? Studies show using standard definition could lower your environmental impact.

Getting rid of old, broken Christmas lights doesn’t mean just throwing them away, not if you know how to recycle Christmas lights.

How does Aptera Motors’ solar electric vehicle work? Read on to learn all about this groundbreaking three-wheeled, solar-powered car.

There are plenty of ways to shop for electronics sustainably and affordably without compromising quality or ethics.

Getting rid of a computer is never as simple as just throwing it in the trash. There are numerous town, state, governmental, and even global regulations as regarding how it has to be done.

Not all plastics are alike, especially when it comes to recycling. So what does it mean when a plastic is labeled as #4 and for that matter, how do we go about recycling it?

IBM's recycling system VolCat can break down materials that are often difficult to recycle.

Elon Musk is offering free rides in his underground LA tunnel.

Emissions testing is one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vehicle, but if your car isn’t passing inspection, it may be releasing dangerous compounds into the atmosphere.

Facebook just launched the Climate Science Information Center, a dedicated space to provide users with climate education and resources.

The Philippines has developed abaca leaf fiber masks that have the potential to be medical grade and biodegradable.

PPE like gloves and masks is being used by the billions every month due to the coronavirus, and these researchers believe we can recycle it into biofuel.