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Designers hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refueling
The zero-emission aircraft would supposedly match the speed and comfort of current midsize planes.
3D-printed 'living ink' could lead to self-repairing buildings
Scientists have developed a 'living ink' that could be used to print organic materials, possibly including buildings that repair themselves.
COP26 climate change deal falls short on coal targets
The COP26 climate conference has produced a deal that aims to speed up anti-global warming efforts, but goes soft on coal energy.
US and China will cooperate to limit climate change this decade
The US and China have jointly pledged to limit climate change during the 2020s — though it's not clear how well the countries will hold to that goal.
Wind and solar could meet 85 percent of current US electricity needs
Renewable sources may meet most power demands in 'advanced, industrialized nations,' according to a study.
US Department of Energy wants to dramatically reduce the cost of carbon capture technology
The US Department of Energy wants to accelerate the development of carbon capture technology. On Friday, the agency announced a program called Carbon Negative Shot.
Mercedes' electric delivery van concept cleans the surrounding air
Mercedes has unveiled an electric delivery van concept that's so eco-friendly it purifies nearby air.
Microsoft details plans to slash water use at its data centers
It hopes to save up to 5.7 billion liters each year as part of plans to become 'water positive' by 2030.
Saudi Arabia won't reach net zero emissions until 2060
Saudi Arabia now expects to reach net zero emissions by 2060 — an improvement, but significantly behind some countries.
‘Monument Valley 2’ gets a new chapter four years after its debut
Ustwo Games added ‘The Lost Forest’ to promote forest conservation.
Google Cloud will show users their gross carbon emissions
The company says Earth Engine can help businesses tackle climate change.
California could ban gas-powered generators and mowers by 2024
Some leaf blowers and pressure washers will be affected too.
YouTube blocks ads on climate change denial videos
YouTube is pulling ads from videos peddling climate change denial.
Google turns its AI on traffic lights to reduce pollution
Google is working on a project that could use AI to make traffic lights more efficient and, as a result, decrease pollution in general.
Google's Nest Renew program can help you use more clean energy at home
Nest Renew will look at when the power going into your home is cleaner and turn your Nest thermostats on or off accordingly.
Google search results now highlight sustainable travel and shopping
Google has updated search to highlight sustainable travel, shopping and even stocks.
Apple, Amazon and others back groups trying to kill US climate legislation
Disney and Microsoft are also connected to lobbyists who are fighting the $3.5 trillion budget bill.
Microsoft made a wireless mouse out of recycled ocean plastic
The company says the Ocean Plastic Mouse is a small step forward in its 'larger sustainability journey.'
Ultra-white paint could reduce the need for air conditioning
Purdue researchers have developed the world's whitest paint, and it could reduce or even eliminate the need for air conditioning.
Fusion energy nears reality thanks to an ultra-powerful magnet
Fusion energy is closer to becoming a practical reality after researchers successfully tested an extremely powerful magnet.