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It is possible. If Bhutan can remain carbon-negative by prioritizing environment, so can other countries. But it would require some fundamental changes in how we see development. Countries will have to start looking at things from the perspective of sustainability. Other ...
In countries such as Sudan, Uganda, Haiti, and Sri Lanka, women have historically used firewood to cook food within their homes and support local school feeding programs. Inspired by UN recommendations on Safe Access to Firewood and Alternative Energy in ...
Wonderbag is a reusable, zero-energy slow cooker that drastically cuts down on the time needed for food to cook on a stove or fire. Once ingredients are brought to a boil using traditional methods, a pot can be placed in ...
The project’s principle is based on evaporation. The materials required for making this easy fridge are Clay pots, Sand and Water. Easy, inexpensive and zero dependence on electricity. For the first time to get the cooling effect you need to wait ...
How about doing less laundry? This simple shirt, which comes in black or white, is covered in billions of silica particles to repel all liquids. While Silic is great for sloppy types who tend to spill things such as coffee and ...
Stockholm’s Biochar Project aims to reduce carbon emissions by enabling citizens to be part of carbon sequestration. Residents will provide plant waste to the city, which will produce biochar – a charcoal-like product that can sequester carbon in soil for ...
The scientists used 3D printing to attach clusters of energy-producing bugs to the cap of a button mushroom. The fungus provides the ideal environment to allow the cyanobacteria to generate a small amount of power. The authors say their fossil-free ...
ENLIL Wind turbines are created by Deveci Tech from Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to building smart and renewable cities of the future. The turbine is designed vertically with long blades. It covers less area on the ground and is easy to ...