Technology

The meat industry has a larger impact on the environment than we've realized, as a new study shows it uses over 100,000 tons of pesticides annually.

Although the metaverse is completely virtual, it releases greenhouse gas emissions, making for a much higher impact than you probably thought.

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, scientists announced at an American Geophysical Union meeting that NASA "touched" the sun's atmosphere for the very first time.

The "Interceptor" is The Ocean Cleanup's latest innovation, with a goal of cleaning plastic out of rivers before it gets to the ocean.

Audrey Powers is among several famous faces about the October 12 Blue Origin space flight, and her role on the ship could be particularly important.

Although biodegradable packaging sounds like what our wasteful planet needs, it isn't where it needs to be yet, to actually help reduce waste.

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.

The 2009 "Climategate" scandal is being revisited in a new BBC1 TV movie called 'The Trick' — here's what you can expect from the upcoming film.

After the Southern Sea, which surrounds Antarctica, was officially recognized as one of the world's oceans, there are now five instead of four.

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.

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.

What is sustainable aviation fuel and how does it help minimize the carbon footprint of air travel.

Although an electric vehicle (EV) is the most sustainable type of car, there are many eco-friendly car features to look out when you're car shopping.

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

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?

As solar energy becomes more and more advanced, green advocates are beginning to wonder if older, obsolete, or damaged solar panels are recyclable.

If you find yourself going through a lot of notebooks, you might want to invest in a more eco-friendly reusable notebook.

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

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.

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.

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.