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Drivers in Norway, Germany, and other European countries are buying up electric cars, particularly the Nissan Leaf.

Baseball and football teams are adding solar-powered pavilions and rainwater collection to their fields, making their stadiums easier on the earth.

Disney doubles down on their sustainability efforts by becoming the latest company to ban single-use plastic straws. 

Squalus clarkae is a newly identified deepwater shark named after the pioneering "Shark Lady."

Traveling can be a great experience for many of us, yet we often don’t stop to consider the ecological impact of our travels. For travelers with a desire to do good, these five places around the world will speak to your eco-friendly heart.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' sustainable practices include extensive support for bees, beekeeping, and pollinator gardens.

New York architecture firm STUDIOKCA is drawing attention to our relationship to the ocean with a five-ton sculpture made of garbage.

Bonaire will officially declare its commitment to the sustainable use of ocean resources in pursuit of social and economic growth.

SeaBubbles is preparing to launch a new Uber-like taxi service in cities near rivers and lakes to provide an alternative and energy-efficient mode of transportation. Currently, they've deployed five prototypes around the world and are also working on an autonomous version.

Professional honeymooners offer advice on how to enjoy a romantic holiday while being good to the planet.

In the last 10 years, festival organizers have made great progress integrating sustainability into their plans and operations.

It was initially a "mid-life crisis," but Rich East's transformed life from working an office job to traveling around Australia has been exactly what he's needed. He explains the process in how it all happened and shares the incredible bond he has with his feline companion.

Oak Hammock Marsh is a premier North American birding hotspot that connects people with wetlands.

Could gene editing and "microfragmenting" help grow robust new reefs?

For Leigh Barnes, it's all about responsibility, commonsense, and taking ownership.

The Jaguar E-Type is going electric in the summer of 2020, with a new zero-emission concept that boasts a 170 mile range.

Turtles are disappearing at an astonishing rate, as their natural habitats extend beyond human borders. The Philippines has begun an initiative to protect turtles in the Coral Triangle, but they need Malaysia and Indonesia to join them.

To protect its natural environment, Palau, a tiny country in the Pacific, has created the world’s first conservation pledge which will be stamped into every visitor's passport. The statement which promises environmental responsibility and stewardship must be signed before entry into the country is granted. 

Abandoned for over a decade, an old sugar refinery was repurposed into a new luxury hotel called Alila Yangshuo. Opened last summer, the complex provides a fusion of history into a modern-day resort with 117 guest rooms and a number of incredible amenities.

A first-of-its-kind eco-resort that promises carbon neutral luxury in coming to Belize in 2018. 

Hawaii is working hard to divorce its economy from imported fossil fuels. Local government is coming in to meet the state's needs with a commitment to renewable transportation.

Home sharing is a great way to reduce waste and carbon emissions and it's an even more sustainable way to travel. These stylish sustainable AirBnBs prove you don't have to sacrifice design or comfort to have an eco-friendly vacation. 

Architect Vincent Callebaut has unveiled plans for a new eco-resort in the Philippines, which would be zero-emission and zero-waste. The extravagant plans aim to preserve and the protect the local ecology, as well as support local economy. 

Shipping containers have much more use than just hauling large cargo from place to place. These can be turned into beautiful living arrangements as demonstrated by a ski resort in Georgia.

This new eco-resort will offer guest interactive experiences with nature and wildlife. The resort hopes to be the most environmentally progressive resort in Singapore.   

The village of Aberporth has gotten all of its local businesses to commit to ending plastic, after a local campaign merged with a larger awareness of how plastic is harming marine life.

Botswana will issue 400 elephant hunting licenses every year.

Four more countries have joined the United Nations Environment Clean Seas initiative, which aims to engage communities in the prevention and cleanup of plastics in the ocean. Forty countries are now participating in the campaign.

Choosing environmentally lodgings goes a long way in minimizing every travelers carbon footprint. With hundreds of newlyweds traveling the world each year during their honeymoons, these are a few eco friendly options to help them kickstart their new lifelong adventure together.

Dubai's Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is going to have over a gigawatt of capacity by the end of 2020, and now it's getting an additional 700 megawatts with a new tower. The new project will give it the most concentrated solar power in the world.

Most tourists and citizens of Greece are unaware of the awful plastic waste problem that is creating devastation for marine life around their beautiful islands. New goals set by the European Union are forcing people to face the work that needs to be done.

To earn the label, at least 85 percent of the wine must come from a sustainable vineyard.

Countries around the world are taking steps to help the environment and some are truly leaders in this effort. Waste management, wildlife conservation, plastic disposal, and air pollution are some of the issues every country must work on. 

The controversial measure will stop businesses from contributing to plastic waste on Malibu's beautiful beaches.

A new eco-friendly resort is set to open in Vietnam. The enormous property aims to be sustainable, while honoring and respecting local culture and history.

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is located in a sanctuary zone in Australia, which is home to thousands of species of marine life. 

The company operates a fleet of ten boats made from recovered plastic.

This Portland restaurant has been struggling to find a way to make sure it has as low an impact on the environment as possible. They finally had to admit they needed to give up meat on the menu.