Technology

IBM's new recycling system VolCat can break down materials that are often difficult to recycle, and it could help cut down on fossil fuel emissions.

Over the next few months, Elon Musk and The Boring Company will be putting the finishing touches on their trial-run tunnel, offering free rides under their SpaceX headquarters. Their goal is to provide evidence that these efforts can fix congested traffic above ground.

It's safe to say EV-charging stations will be easier to find than gas stations come 2035.

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.

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MIT and Harvard engineers have developed reusable N95 masks that doctors can use up to 100 times.

Al Gore and Climate TRACE are using artificial intelligence to track carbon emissions data in real time.

The largest electric plane in the world is livestreaming its first test flight this week.

Carbios has discovered a mutant enzyme that makes recycling plastic over and over again a possbility.

Ride-sharing apps have actually created more pollution than they've displaced, a new report finds.

The new battery does not require any toxic heavy metals.

The 2010s were filled with innovations that are helping our planet.

There are plenty of options for giving your old technology new life.

The green fuel is safer, more eco-friendly, energy efficient, and affordable.

Vollebak has unveiled a jacket that fights bacteria and conducts power, all with the help of a supermaterial.

Public transit might see a big shift away from fossil fuels. 

This major tech company just pledged to use 100 percent green energy.

This solar-powered mosquito trap from Cornell is modeled on a carnivorous plant.

The Rán VII is a new racing yacht that is already making a name for itself around the world. The vessel, which is smaller than it's Swedish team's previous sailboats, was designed to leave behind a lighter footprint with its sophisticated electric motor. 

Companies around the world are beginning to tweak bikes and make them into even more eco-friendly transportation options. Whether they're made of bamboo, wood, or are just hooked up with efficient tech, these five bike companies offer a greener way to commute.

A new restaurant in Boston called Spyce is shaking up the restaurant industry by offering food made by robots. The high tech restaurant hopes to provide healthy and sustainable meals at accessible prices while keeping energy usage low.

The World Climate Simulation drops players into a UN debate, and shows them the real-world impact of their game decisions.

CO2 is more prominent in the atmosphere than methane — but less potent.

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced that the DOE is investing $30 million over the next three years to improve energy storage for large-scale systems. They're looking for solutions in various technology that will last up to 100 hours.

Construction is finally underway for Belgium's massive 370-megawatt offshore wind farm. Nearly 15 miles off the coast, the 44 turbines expect to power 400,000 homes and should satisfy 10 percent of the country's needs by 2025.

Food waste is a serious issue when it comes to wasting energy and water. One woman took a simple idea for eliminating that waste by doing a world of good, then turned it into a booming business.

These carbon pods are a system of mass transit that could eliminate pollution and traffic, while saving any city that adopts them an enormous amount of money.

A recent report called Smart Parks suggests that connecting national parks with sensors and monitors will help offer useful, real-time communication to park visitors while helping park employees keep better track of things like waste management.

One of the biggest databases of pollution that's been picked up off the streets has been upgraded to make the experience easier. Litterati, downloadable on iOS and Android devices, now allows for better collaboration, advanced tagging, and easier photo uploads.

Margot Krasojević's latest architectural project, the Harmonic Turbine Tidal Hotel, pushes the boundaries of traditional designs. The building, poised on the coastline, will harness ocean tides and winds for natural power.