We Can Turn Cremated Remains of Loved Ones into Blossoming Coral Reefs

Forget the gloom and doom of crowded graveyards – you can know turn the ashes of your loved ones into a blossoming coral reef under the sea.

Reebok's Next Shoe Will Be Made From Corn

These slick new kicks will be the first pair of shoes made entirely out of compostable plant-based materials.

Australian home builder offers solar plus batteries as standard

Australian builder is offering solar and battery storage as standard. It comes with a Tesla Powerwall 2, which offers 13.5kWh of storage capacity. This combo should allow a family to meet 90% of their own energy needs.

Taiwan Becomes First Asian Country to Ban Consumption of Dogs, Cats

Taiwan is the first country in Asia to make the actual consumption of dog and cat meat punishable by law.

World's first full-size IBC bifacial solar module takes in light from both sides

Singapore and German researchers succeeded in developing and fabricating the first full-size interdigitated back contact (IBC) bifacial solar module in the world. The groundbreaking module could last longer and generate more power.

Chicago Set To Become First Major US City To Be Powered 100% By Renewable Electricity

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced this week that the city has committed to ensure all government buildings will be powered by 100% renewable electricity by 2025.

European Parliament Votes to Phase Out Palm Oil-Based Biofuels by 2020

To counter the impact of unsustainable palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat degradation, the European Parliament has approved a resolution to phase out the use of vegetable oils that drive deforestation by 2020.

Next generation perovskite solar cells with new world-record performance

A new study finds key to produce perovskite solar cells that display both high efficiency (21.2%) and long-term stability (1,000 hours of light exposure).

A prefab OxyGen project will deliver a green oasis to Paris

A French design studio recently unveiled OxyGen, their competition-winning proposal that will bring greenery and prefab construction to Paris’ major business district.

New Electric Records Ratified

Walter Extra, the famous aerobatic pilot behind the Extra series of aerobatic planes, has set a FAI world record in the new field of electric-powered planes.

Stunning drops in solar and wind costs turn global power market upside down

The world built more renewables for far less money last year, report UN and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

European power companies: No new coal after 2020

Eurelectric, an industry body which represents 3,500 European utilities announced that its members will not invest in new-build coal-fired power plants after 2020.

The hyperloop is ready for its big ‘Kitty Hawk’ moment

The test track in the Nevada desert is finally complete and ready to host the first full-system test in the next few months. Hyperloop One is eyeing less than a dozen regions in the US as possible future locations for its ultrafast, futuristic transportation system.

Europe's First Ad-Free City Replaced Billboards With Trees

This city of 160,000 people became the first major European city to totally ban outdoor advertising.

Sweden Opens World’s First Mall for Repaired and Recycled Goods

The facilities contain both a recycling center and a shopping mall. The center also includes a café and restaurant with a heavy focus on organic products, as well as a conference and exhibition facility complete with a specialty school for studying recycling.