Environment

June 10, 2022

Man Cleans Up Beaches With Custom-Built Grabber and Remote-Controlled Trash Can

Everyone loves a day at the beach, but if you come across litter on the sand, it can make things worse for you and the environment. One man is doing his part to clean up local beaches, and has invented innovative gear to help him do it. Based in Texas, Glenn Morris uses custom grabbers to pick up trash and a remote-controlled car topped with a trashcan to help make the process easy and efficient.

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April 30, 2022

Researchers Developed a Solar Panel That Continues To Gather Energy Once the Sun Sets

Solar panels are an increasingly popular form of renewable energy. Whether used off-grid, on mini-grids, or as part of large energy systems, these panels are becoming more accessible and affordable. They transform the sun's radiation into usable energy, which is often stored in batteries for use once the sun goes down. A research team at Stanford University is working to solve the problem of bulky batteries and dark hours.

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April 13, 2022

Man Wins $217 Million Lottery and Uses It To Start an Environmental Foundation

A man in France hit the jackpot, literally, and decided to make a difference with his earnings. The retired Frenchman, who was nicknamed “Guy” by the French lottery group, won a staggering €200 million ($217 million) in December 2020. At the time, it was a record for the EuroMillions. And while some would splash out on fancy cars or real estate, Guy put most of his winnings back into the environment.

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April 6, 2022

Patagonia‘s Glaciers Are Melting and Land Is Rising in Largest Glacial Adjustment Ever Recorded

It's no secret that the world's glaciers are changing—fast. These important climate regulators are vanishing from mountain peaks and collapsing into en masse into the sea. There is no sugarcoating this crisis, but there is an interesting dynamic at play in Patagonia—a remote and beautiful corner of South America. As the glaciers in Patagonia retreat, the land beneath them is actually rising in a process known as glacial adjustment.

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