Technology

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

Batteries should never be thrown away in the garbage — here are a few reasons why, plus a guide to recycling them properly.

Does fracking cause earthquakes? Here's how the highly controversial oil drilling method may contribute to quakes and seismic activity in general.

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.

Getting rid of used motor oil can be a bit complicated but did you know that you can actually recycle it rather than throw it away?

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.

What is green hydrogen? Everything you need to know regarding the sustainable fuel alternative, the U.S. plant currently in the works, and more.

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.

The InvestEGGator is a 3D-printed decoy sea turtle egg that can catch poachers in the act using GPS technology.

California will no longer sell new gas-powered cars come 15 years from now, as Governor Gavin Newsom just signed an executive order.

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.

Apple just published a Environmental Progress Report and sustainability commitments, where the company details a new "carbon-free" aluminum.

BeyondPlastic just presented 13 awards to companies and organizations fighting plastic pollution through innovation and initiatives.

MIT 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-hailing and ride-sharing apps may appear to be green transportation alternatives, but they have actually created more pollution than they've displaced, a new report finds.

The London Marathon this year gave out Ooho seaweed pouches to runners instead of water bottles at one stop.

Ponix is growing plants hydroponically in sheds to help bring fresh, local produce to food deserts.

Electronic recycling is so important — luckily, there are plenty of options for giving your old technology new life.

NASA's green fuel successfully helped a satellite orbit in space

The sportswear brand Vollebak has created a graphene jacket that fights bacteria, conducts heat and electricity, and withstands almost any weather condition.

New research predicts most new buses will be electric in the coming decade.

Fujistu is a leader in the tech space, and has just committed to using all clean energy.

This new mosquito trap is sustainable — and takes inspiration from plants.

New inventions are making it easier than ever to conserve.

Air conditioning is a treat — but can be harsh on the planet. How do we fix it?

Robots are in charge at this eco-friendly restaurant.

A new study from researchers at MIT and UMass Lowell shows that the World Climate Simulation game is effective at increasing player knowledge of climate change, and inspiring them to stop it.

Researchers think chemically converting methane in the atmosphere to CO2 could fight climate change.

This new energy storage could be revolutionary.

Belgium is building a massive offshore wind farm.

Goodr is an app that gives restaurant leftovers to people in need.

Here's how solar power is helping natural disasters around the world.

Drones are acting as mitigating forces against the impacts of climate change

The 'Litterati' app encourages users to pick up trash, and it also helps with recycling.