Sustainability

To significantly scale up offshore wind turbines, SUMR researchers are testing a design inspired by the flexibility of palm trees.

This marks a historic moment in humanity’s relationship to the planet.

Which countries and rivers emit the most plastic to the ocean? What does this mean for solutions to tackle plastic pollution?

People who aspire to own a brand new electric vehicle will struggle to move forward. Will this also slow down the journey to net-zero?

Biotech startup Formo uses genetically modified microorganisms to produce a completely lab-grown milk that can be made into cheese.

Texas scientists have created an enzyme that could keep billions of pounds of plastic out of landfills.

Airborne wind energy systems put turbines in the sky, where the wind tends to blow faster and more consistently.

Furniture retailer IKEA will begin selling home solar solutions to US customers to encourage sustainable living.

Solar panels and battery storage can generate renewable power when solar energy is at its peak during the day and then release it as needed.

If the world's first floating city is a success, other coastal metropolises could use it as a blueprint for adapting to rising sea levels.