Going Green

Report: Climate change threatens aging U.S. infrastructure

Ugandans transform plastic waste into paving stones

In Uganda, a group of entrepreneurs are turning plastic waste into paving stones. The initiative is helping clean up the environment and even stop flash flooding in Kampala City.

Renewable energy powers entire American city

Burlington is a small municipality nestled in the green mountains of Vermont that abuts Lake Champlain. With a population of 42,000, it’s a small town but one with big ambitions in sustainability.

US city grows wind energy sector, meets political and business concerns

The U.S. has the world’s second largest wind power capacity – but still lags far behind leader China.

America’s first offshore wind farm powering a small community

The historic moment comes at an interesting time. Just as its turbines started turning, America elected a new president who seems to favor fossil fuels over renewables. That has raised lots of questions about the future of offshore wind in the U.S.

Shoes made from recycled plastic bottles leave eco-friendly footprint

Startup Rothy’s is putting the latest 3D print technology and recycled water bottles together, to produce trendy footwear. A business concept, that’s now winning over the wallets of both environmentally-conscious and fashionista consumers.

Scientists invent film that cool objects with zero energy

It’s a type of air-conditioner you don’t plug in. It doesn’t consume energy and doesn’t emit greenhouse gases. A new material, a film, about as thick as a sheet of aluminum foil, could be cooling buildings and lots of other objects in the next few years.

Africa bypasses dirty electricity lines with environmental alternatives

Over six hundred million people across Africa, don’t have electricity. Energy experts say Africa may skip traditional electric grids and leap into modern renewable energy system to light up the continent.

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