Mobility
Electric refuse trucks could soon be coming to pick up your weekly trash
The United States is set to establish its first fleet of electric garbage trucks this year, which are expected to debut in Phoenix, Arizona this autumn.
Lizzy Rosenberg is a Brooklyn-based writer, and Associate editor at Distractify.
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Energy Transition
The renewable energy source Earth is forgetting about? Heat from volcanoes
Dormant volcanoes could be sources of geothermal energy. Canada is making progress in this area. Iceland and New Zealand already rely on geothermal.
SDG 15: Life on Land
Wolves and brown bears are being reintroduced in Europe
Several predators are making a comeback in Europe – including bears, wolves, bison and eagles – according to the new European Wildlife Comeback report.
Climate Change
How solar panel 'canopies' can help tackle California's ongoing drought
By investing millions in building solar panels atop canals, California hopes to fight the ongoing drought and simultaneously produce renewable energy.
Mental Health
These 5 apps can help you to unlock the benefits of mindful meditation
Mindful meditation has been proven to improve focus, ease psychological symptoms such as stress, depression, and anxiety, and increase mental resilience.
Climate Change
What could the discovery of a new-year round ozone hole mean for life on Earth?
A new year-round ozone hole has been discovered above the tropics, scientists are trying to figure out the impact on our world's ecosystem and humankind.
Energy Transition
Wind turbines are being used to grow coral reefs
In a lab, coral larvae was successfully regrown on underwater steel and concrete. Now one company is creating coral reefs on four offshore wind turbines.
Ocean
Humpback whales are no longer considered endangered in Australia - but is this a good thing?
The humpback whale has been removed from the endangered list in Australia, but environmental groups are concerned that the move could prove premature.
Oil and Gas
Is renewable natural gas a viable fuel alternative? Here’s what you need to know
Renewable natural gas is seen as a breakthrough clean energy, but what exactly is it - and is it as sustainable as energy sources like wind and solar?
The Metaverse
Even though it’s virtual, the metaverse does actually impact the environment
The metaverse has already established a big presence in our society, but it has potential to cause a large environmental impact. Here's what we can do.
Nepal
While Nepal’s rhinos are resilient, they're no match for climate change
For years, poachers were the main threat to the mortality of the rhinoceros population in Nepal. Now the number one enemy of the rhino could be climate change.
United States
Floating wind farms could make California 100% renewable by 2045
California's move to generate clean energy from floating wind farms could convert the state to using 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
Climate Change
These are the foods that climate change is taking off the menu
Wild relatives of popular crops are being driven to extinction through the changing climate, including potatoes, avocados and vanilla.
Ocean
Ocean: What are 'dead zones' and why are they getting worse?
Research has shown ocean dead zones - where marine life can't survive - have nearly quadrupled across the globe since 1950. Here's what you need to know.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
5 sustainable farming methods assessed
Environmental journalist Lizzy Rosenberg explores whether agriculture can be sustainable by evaluating regenerative, organic, vertical, and vegan farming.