Rugged solar roads to hit four continents in 2017
Solar-generating roadways could soon be a reality on roads everywhere, thanks to new technology from Europe. According to Bloomberg , Colas SA, a subsidiary of France’s Bouygues Group has been working...
View ArticleTaiwan is first Asian country to ban eating cats and dogs
Even abject carnivores in the West balk at the idea of raising dogs and cats for their meat, but East and Southeast Asian countries, particularly those mired in poverty, do not share those qualms. As...
View ArticleCrowdfunded Company Launches Site to Help Eco Nonprofits
In 2010, Peter Dering found himself doing what many young 20-somethings do, taking a four-month-long backpacking trip around Asia. He practiced his love of photography by capturing the exotic sights he...
View ArticleScientists warn new "super malaria" in SE Asia poses alarming global threat
If you’re planning a trip to South East Asia , take note. An evolved form of malaria which is resistant to anti-malaria medication is spreading at an “alarming global rate,” according to scientists....
View ArticleDeveloping nations lead the pack in renewables
China alone has invested $102.9 billion in new renewables production — 36 percent of the global total. The rest is here: Developing nations lead the pack in renewables
View ArticleWords from VERGE Hawaii: Live (almost) from Honolulu
Here’s the latest chatter on Twitter from our Asia-Pacific Clean Energy Summit in Honolulu. Here is the original post: Words from VERGE Hawaii: Live (almost) from Honolulu
View ArticleDesigners split a colorful Hawaii beach home in two – like a whale and her calf
https://vimeo.com/172394528 The fun design blends modern architecture with Hawaiian vernacular. Land in Hawaii is notoriously sparse, and architect Ryan Fujita and interior designer Chris Netski...
View ArticleMassive hidden fault could cause a cataclysmic earthquake, scientists warn
Predicting the date and time of an earthquake is impossible, but seismologists can use trends in tectonic activity to suggest where a big tremor might occur. A recent study revealed a massive, hidden...
View ArticleSevere flooding in Vietnam wreaks havoc as Typhoon Sarika threatens further...
Severe flooding caused a wave of destruction and death in Vietnam . At least 21 people have perished in the country, and thousands of homes are completely underwater. Even as the country struggles to...
View ArticleZero Energy Ready Homes bring you net-zero energy bills
Zero Energy Ready Homes push the limits of sustainable living. In these houses, the total amount of renewable energy produced is equal to the amount of energy used per year, resulting in net-zero...
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