In France, a plan to cover swaths of asphalt with photovoltaics will bring renewable energy even…
Author: William Ralston
No, Qatar’s World Cup Can’t Be Classed as Carbon-Neutral
Despite efforts to reduce emissions, the 2022 FIFA tournament is highly carbon-intensive. And its road to…
It’s Time for Cities to Ditch Delivery Trucks—for Cargo Bikes
A new study shows that cycling packages the final few miles to their recipients isn’t just…
Satellites Keep the World’s Clocks on Time. What if They Fail?
Standardized time is broadcast by satellite networks around the world, but their signals are vulnerable to…
Your Final Resting Place Could Be a Coffin Made of Mushrooms
Loop wants to rebuild the world with ecological structures made of fungal mycelium. Its proof of…
Escooter Rentals Aren’t as Green as You Think
Dubious design and inefficient operations are just some of the reasons why shared scooters’ eco-credentials are…
Autonomous Drones Could Soon Run the UK’s Energy Grid
The National Grid is testing computer-manned drones that can save millions in maintenance work.
The Race to Find ‘Green’ Helium
Helium is a critical—and finite—resource. The future of our most indispensable technologies depends on a new…
They Told Their Therapists Everything. Hackers Leaked It All
A mental health startup built its business on easy-to-use technology. Patients joined in droves. Then came…