Changing your personal habits is a popular reaction to climate change issues but scientist aren’t so sure that our small lifestyle changes will be even close to enough to make a real difference. What is clear is that companies and governments making mass changes will. So the advice? Keep fighting for policy changes and accountability for corporations but make the changes that you can and encourage others as well.
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Solutum – this isn’t plastic but it sure looks like it!
Plastic is a huge problem. We use so much of it! And it sticks around forever. In landfills, blowing through the nature and into our waterways. Wouldn’t it be great if it could just. . . dissolve? Well that’s what Solutum has claimed to develop, a plastic that dissolves, safely, in water.
Read MoreNYC vs Climate Change – the city has dramatic plans for the disappearing coastlines
The changing climate won’t just impact the weather. With the warmer temperatures, the world is going to be looking at many disappearing coastlines, many of which people, you know, live along. Rather than just waiting for everything to sink, New York City is looking at a radical plan to prepare for it and it may outline how the rest of the world handles the same problems.
Read MoreSave Your Local Park – green spaces do a lot of good for people and the environment
Your local park is important and as the climate warms up, you should fight to keep it. Green spaces are crucial, especially in urban environments, in the fight against climate change. They have a ton of social and health benefits for people but they also have some pretty good benefits for the planet.
Read MoreSmall Changes Matter – smaller changes at sensitive times may have large impact on climate
It’s going to take a lot to make the sort of changes we need to disrupt climate change, everyone knows that, right? Well, maybe that’s not exactly true. Maybe a small push, at just the right time, might be good too. Researchers have proposed a new theory, that smaller changes enacted at critical points might help to turn back the clock on the changing world.
Read MoreSunflower Solar Islands – these solar panels will track the sun
Alternative energy farms are getting a lot of flack on the ground as they’re big and interrupt wildlife which is why we’re putting them in the ocean. Dutch engineers are putting a new spin on them by building solar islands that follow the sun, like a sun flower!
Read MorePacketStream – browse privately and earn money
Everyone wants privacy when they’re browsing and enjoying the wonders of the world wide web. But increasingly we’re all being watched and restricted by our service providers. That’s not cool. With PacketStream you can stay private while helping others do the same and I’m not sure it’s a great idea.
Read MoreGryp Keychain – keep your hands when opening doors
The world is gross. Just covered in germs and bacteria. And sure, yeah, we’re all covered in germs and bacteria too but that doesn’t mean we want more. Protect yourself from picking up unknown grossness with the Gryp Keychain, the key chain that’s a cover for your fingers.
Read MoreNo Energy Cooling – the future may not need AC
No one likes to be hot. Or cold for that matter. We like to be comfortable. Comfort burns a lot of energy which isn’t great but maybe in the future we won’t need it to achieve the temperatures we want. Recent experiments have revealed a process that can cool and heat with no external power.
Read MoreNo More Clouds? – this piece examines that future
We don’t usually like to see clouds but as climate change starts ramping up, they might be one of the many things of the past. A World Without Clouds sounds like a science fiction short but it’s not, it’s a piece that looks at what our coming future may be.
Read MoreCassette to Digital Converter – save ALL the mix tapes
If you are of a certain age, there’s a good chance you have some old cassette tapes kicking around that have a good deal of sentimental value. Sure full albums can probably be found in CD or MP3 format easily but nothing can replace your custom mix-tapes. With the Cassette to Digital Converter, you can save those mixes that meant so much.
Read MoreLopifit – the walking bike
Are you looking for a eco-friendly and healthy way to get around your city? If neither walking or biking is the answer you’re looking for, why not combine them both into one? Check out the Lopifit, the electric walking bike.
Read MoreClimate Change Chat Bot – get a crash course in climate change
Climate change is a big deal but not everyone understands it. This isn’t their fault, it’s a lot of information to take in! And everyday, it seems that we are finding out something new about the issue. It’s a lot to keep up with. Thankfully, BBC has help, in the form of a bot. The Climate Change Chat Bot will help anyone get up to speed on what’s going on with the climate.
Read MoreDeath Metal AI – this neural network wants to rock
We’ve seen a lot of interesting AI projects from romance novels to scripts. For your music fans there’s a new bot on the horizon. Relentless Doppelganger is the Death Metal rocker a neural network dreamed up. And it’s streaming 24/7.
Read MoreTo Unplug or Not – some things to consider before going offline
Have you considered unplugging? Most of us are online a lot and familiar with the concept of “unplugging” when it comes to or digital devices and the networks therein but is the practice really beneficial? This article raises some questions that you might want to ask yourself before you unplug.
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