Mar 31, 2020
A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021.
Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool.
Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years.
The USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse.
A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated.
Feb 28, 2020
Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.
Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers have reported.
Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.
Evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links UVB exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Researchers find women who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—are more likely to develop insomnia.
Chinese researchers discover that antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements, specifically supplemental garlic, protects against gastric cancer.
Canada-based Harbour Air has launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft.
Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with Copenhill, a waste-to-power plant that powers homes and includes a ski slope, a climbing wall and more.
Tequila maker Jose Cuervo has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into biodegradable drinking straws.
Palau is the first country in the world to ban ecologically harmful sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.
3D-printing techniques are being used for building houses with the benefits of lower costs, less waste and reduced construction time.
Researchers find that natural scents can help to reduce stress.
Jan 31, 2020
Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Studies show that probiotics can help with bone loss in postmenopausal women as well as gut infections in newborns.
