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Airport Becomes First in World To Run Entirely On Solar Power

The 7th busiest airport in India is breaking world records by soaking up the sun. Kerala’s Cochin International Airport has become the first  in the world to run entirely on solar power. With a 45-acre...

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Tesla’s New Affordable Electric Car Went on Sale, Website Swamped With Orders...

In just two days, more than a quarter million people clamored to buy Tesla’s first affordable electric car – a response so beyond the company’s expectations that it is racing to meet demand. Company...

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New York City Businesses Cutting Trash by Half in ‘Zero Waste’ Plan

Led by more than 30 corporations and the mayor’s office, New York City is making progress on its goal to reduce the city’s waste output by 90 percent in the next decade and a half. Already this year,...

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Watch How 900 Ducks Protect Their Vineyard From Pests

Perhaps this eager workforce can inspire you to love your job as much as they love theirs –eating pests. The post Watch How 900 Ducks Protect Their Vineyard From Pests appeared first on Good News...

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New Floor Tiles Generate Electricity Via Footsteps

A new kind of sustainable energy technology comes from a company that makes floor tiles that generate electricity by harnessing the power of footsteps. The post New Floor Tiles Generate Electricity Via...

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California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant to Close, Replaced With Green Energy

California's last nuclear power plant will be phased out and replaced with a variety of green, renewable energy sources, said the company this week. The post California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant to...

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Goats Recruited to Eat Away Weeds in New York City

The post Goats Recruited to Eat Away Weeds in New York City appeared first on Good News Network.

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Historic Route 66 to Become Solar Roadways First Highway Project

The iconic Route 66 highway in Missouri is set to be the first one paved by Solar Roadways to generate electricity, LED lighted lanes, and heated panels for snow. The post Historic Route 66 to Become...

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Solar Powered Plane Completes Round-The-World Trip (WATCH)

This is just the beginning of a future generation of technology running entirely from renewable energy. The post Solar Powered Plane Completes Round-The-World Trip (WATCH) appeared first on Good News...

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Solar Panel Construction Expands at ‘Eye-Popping’ Pace

The fight against climate change is seeing a favorable turn thanks to a new report on the unbelievably fast-growing rate of the solar industry. The post Solar Panel Construction Expands at...

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Huge Solar Facility to Give Power to 1M African People

Established as one of the largest solar plants in the world, this project will make sure that African families will no longer have to be left in the dark. The post Huge Solar Facility to Give Power to...

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Acid in the Air Returns to the Same Levels of a Century Ago

After decades of fighting industrial pollution following the Clean Air Act of 1970, the Earth's atmosphere is finally showing a new low for acid content. The post Acid in the Air Returns to the Same...

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Researchers Invent ‘Perfect’ Soap Molecule That is Better For the Environment

This soap molecule is made from natural products, like soybeans, coconut, and corn rather than fossil fuels, making it ten times better for the Earth. The post Researchers Invent ‘Perfect’ Soap...

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Austria’s Largest State is Now 100% Powered by Renewables

The largest of Austria’s nine states now produces all of its electricity from renewable sources. The premier of Lower Austria, which surrounds the city of Vienna, made the announcement November 5, to...

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These Green High-Performance Batteries are Made From Junkyard Scraps

This treatment process known as anodization is taking recycling to a whole new level – all you need is household chemicals and some pieces of trash. The post These Green High-Performance Batteries are...

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Park Dumps Dirty Chemical Sprays For Greener, More Entertaining Mowers

Instead of toxic chemicals or heavy machinery, these adorable landscapers are hard at work clearing this park of invasive plants. The post Park Dumps Dirty Chemical Sprays For Greener, More...

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In Case of Typhoon, This Turbine Would Power Japan For 50 Years

The first prototype of its kind has been installed in Okinawa – though it's been tested with success, we'll just have to wait until an actual typhoon comes. The post In Case of Typhoon, This Turbine...

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French President Announces Plans to Close All Coal Power Plants by 2023

During the UN's annual COP22 climate change talks, President Hollande announced the country's plan to close all coal-fired power plants by 2023. The post French President Announces Plans to Close All...

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USA Installs Record Amount of Solar Power With 192% Growth

Over 4,143 megawatts of power were installed during the solar industry's third quarter, pushing 2016 to have an estimated 88% more growth than 2015. The post USA Installs Record Amount of Solar Power...

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All Electric Dutch Trains Now Run 100% On Wind Power

The Netherlands kicked off 2017 by announcing that all of their electric trains are now powered solely by wind energy. The post All Electric Dutch Trains Now Run 100% On Wind Power appeared first on...

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