The idea of a “green home”–one designed to be sustainable and environmentally friendly–is appealing for a number of obvious reasons. Who doesn’t want to curb wasteful energy use and stop using materials that are harmful to the environment? Even little efforts can help protect the planet in the long term and improve your life in […]
Warm, earthy tones are a Norlha signature. While yaks typically have dark brown coats, some are gray, and the rarest of all are golden brown or white. The designs in these shades use natural, undyed fibers. A hand-knitted vest top in pure white khullu is a standout piece, while neck warmers in vibrant orange or […]
The team that created the Populus Hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado, isn’t banking on the “sustainable travel” trend for success. Seven years in the making, the already buzzy hotel, with its all-white exterior created to look like an Aspen tree trunk, is promising to be the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States. Through a […]
Illustration of the electrocatalytic conversion of acetylene (C2H2) to 1,3-butadiene (C4H6) on copper catalysts. The process involves the adsorption of acetylene molecules onto the catalyst surface, followed by hydrogenation and coupling of *C₂H₂ and *C₂H₃ intermediates, leading to the formation of 1,3-butadiene, which is subsequently desorbed. Credit: Nature Catalysis (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41929-024-01250-0 Chemists from the […]
Hydroaminoalkylation enables efficient amine group incorporation into polyethylene, with subsequent conversion to antibacterial ammonium groups. Credit: Saeed Ataie Polyethylene (PE) is one of the most widely used and versatile plastic materials globally, prized for its cost-effectiveness, lightweight properties and ease of formability. These characteristics make PE indispensable across a broad spectrum of applications, from packaging […]
Ashlee Piperauthor of Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet understands how overwhelming mindful shopping can be, especially when there’s so much information out there. Her advice? Do your research and take your time. “I think of sustainability as more of a ‘choose your own adventure,’ rather than a hard-and-fast set of rules,” […]
Monica Contestabile 00:09 Hello, this is How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals , a podcast brought to you by Nature Careers, in partnership with Nature Sustainability. I am Monica Contestabile, Chief Editor of Nature Sustainability. This is the series where we meet the researchers working towards the Sustainable Development Goals agreed by the United […]
A record number of Artemis Accords signatories, including the United States, gathered at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the world’s largest global space conference taking place in Milan this week, furthering discussions on the safe and responsible use of space for the benefit of all. During the space conference, top space agency leaders and other […]
Mass timber also offers a different aesthetic that can make a building feel special. “People get sick and tired of steel and concrete,” says Ted Kesik, a building scientist at the University of Toronto’s Mass Timber Institute, which promotes mass timber research and development. With its warm, soothing appearance and natural variations, timber can be […]
From farm to table and grocery delivery, to sustainable packaging and apps that provide food … [+] products with an eco-score, these are the top tips and trends for eating sustainably. getty Do you have an idea what your foodprint is? If you have anything in common with the average U.S. consumer, chances are you […]
