When one thinks of nuclear power, thoughts often include nuclear fission weapons (AKA atomic bombs) and their dangerous consequences. However, new research in sustainable energy production indicates that another type of nuclear energy could be an infinitely-abundant energy resource for the planet. It’s called fusion. Though challenging to produce, fusion’s high-energy yield and limited by-products make it an important resource […]
Chicago-based studio Wheeler Kearns Architects designed the Go Green Community Fresh Market in Englewood. It is the first phase of a masterplan driven by the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). It is in collaboration with the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (RAGE), Teamwork Englewood, and E.G. Woode to revitalize a Chicago neighborhood. The Fresh Market was one of six finalists […]
The Rancho Los Amigos Recuperative Care Center by GGA+ Architects is a healthcare campus in Downey, California. It is located on the northeast border of the Rancho Los Amigos Hospital campus, near the neighboring residential areas. In the past, the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center was a key healthcare facility in the area. Inspired by the rehabilitation center’s rich […]
Although our municipal recycling programs collect only a few types of products, almost everything — from diapers to cigarette butts — is technically recyclable. However, economics typically drive what these programs can actually recycle. If the cost of collecting and processing a waste item exceeds the value of the recovered materials, the recycler has no financial incentive to recycle it. […]
Residential solar continues to increase in desirability and popularity. According to a new study by Rocket Homes, 74.8% of non-solar households find the upfront cost to be the top barrier. Despite concerns about cost, 66.5% of households that do not have solar panels are interested in getting them. When asked what would make solar more accessible to homeowners, 61.2% of […]
Seen from space, the Sudd swamp is a giant green smudge where the White Nile, one of the great river’s two main branches, spreads out across flat arid land, forming myriad back channels that are often covered in floating vegetation. Africa’s largest freshwater wetland permanently occupies roughly 3,500 square miles in an otherwise dry region of South Sudan and floods […]
We can expect big changes in our coastlines as climate change causes sea levels to rise. Research predicts a loss of nearly half of the world’s sandy beaches by 2100. Let’s cut our greenhouse gas emissions so that future generations can enjoy the beaches. Source: Disappearing beaches, by Sue Brooks, Nature Climate Change, March 2, 2020 Print or share We […]
There are doubts over the planned closure of California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power station following the recent energy crisis. The station currently serves as the state’s largest power supplier, accounting for over 9% of the state’s energy needs. It has the capacity to serve a population of over 3 million residents. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The Diablo Canyon power […]
Scientists have developed a new plant-based coating for food that could replace plastic. The biodegradable coating is environmentally sustainable, but also a public health solution thanks to its antibacterial properties. The product comes in the form of a solution that is sprayed directly onto foods, protecting them from disease-causing microbes and from damage during transportation. Continue reading below Our Featured […]
BioBased tiles are a new sustainable building material being used to create sustainable facades for buildings. They replace traditional building materials and lower carbon emissions. Along with their sister product WasteBasedBricks from StoneCycling, BioBased tiles can be used to build structures that are stronger than traditional buildings, while significantly reducing waste. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The problem is […]