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The Venice canals were built over a thousand years ago and have since played an important role in Venice’s history and culture, continuing to be a vital part of the city’s economy and way of life. However, the canals have…
In order to maximise its green energy production in the winter months, Switzerland built a solar power plant on the Muttsee Lake dam optimally oriented towards the south, at 2,500 metres above sea level, that produces around three times more…
Satellite images of faeces have led scientists to discover a new colony of Emperor penguins in Antarctic. The colony is home to 500 birds and is located at Verleger Point, in West Antarctica. “This is an exciting discovery. The…
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environmental activist who gained international recognition for her work in promoting action against climate change, was detained yesterday by police in Germany. The 20-year-old joined the ongoing protests against the demolition of the tiny village of…
Human composting, also known as “recomposition,” is a process in which the organic matter of a human body is broken down and converted into compost through the action of microbes. This is an alternative to traditional burial or cremation and…
Germany’s national railroad, Deutsche Bahn AG, is accelerating the pace of its environmental transformation. The most recent move toward going “green” is switching to porcelain cups from paper ones. Starting next year, passengers will be able to drink and eat…
Environmental advocates estimate that New Yorkers use about 23 billion plastic bags each year, according to The Associated Press, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Democratic lawmakers have reached a deal to prohibit single-use plastic bags statewide as part of the…
Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her work leading a youth campaign to combat climate change. Three Norwegian lawmakers put forth the 16-year-old’s name. Activism from a young age As…