Like many people, I was glued to my television last summer rooting for the U.S. during the Summer Olympics. The competition held a special significance because my husband is Brazilian, and he was immensely proud of his home country.
Is Chewing Gum Destroying The Environment?
Even if you recycle and save electricity, you may be harming the environment in an unexpected way. Chewing gum is the second-most common form of litter after cigarette butts, and 92% of sidewalks in Britain have gum on them.
Smart Cities Are The Future
Just earlier this year, my city, Austin, TX applied for the federal Smart Cities Grant. This was a new opportunity for one American city to focus on future technologies and their impact on everything from traffic to environmental conservation. Unfortunately we didn’t get the $40 million grant, Columbus OH won, but at least smart cities are on the radar of the US government.
The Future of “Meat”
Vegans rejoice! You may soon get that sweet, crisp bacon flavor without your meal ever having touched a pig.
Can Tech Save Us from Global Warming?
Even if we stop human activities from putting any more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere tomorrow, we’re still going to have a rough ride.
The Life of Marine Turtles
If you didn’t love sea turtles before Finding Nemo came out, you probably do now. These magnificent creatures can weigh
Save The Air: Tips to Go Green While Saving Green
Take a look at today’s infographic to see how you can impact the environment, improve your air quality and save money on bills.
The Shade Ball Deconstructed
Droughts have seriously affected different aspects of geography in different regions of the world.
