Innovation

Photo shows a whitetip shark with a school of fish in the background. Hawaii just became the first U.S. state to ban shark fishing.
Hawaii Is the First State to Ban Shark Fishing

Hawaii just became the first U.S. state to ban shark fishing. While there are some

California vape ban
California Bill Would Ban Single-Use Smoking Products

California's proposed bill would ban the sale of single-use tobacco components like vape products and

Photo shows someone working on an urban farm. They are wearing gloves and protected glasses and stand in front of a wall of green and purple leafy vegetables. Walmart is investing in vertical farming startup Plenty.
Walmart Helps Vertical Farming Startup Raise $400 Million

Walmart recently announced an undisclosed investment in vertical farming startup Plenty as part of its

Bentley electric car
Luxury Carmaker Bentley Is Going All-Electric

The luxury British carmaker aims to be fully electric by 2030.

Clockwise from top left. A small bee on an orange flower, a tiny sugar glider, Jonathan the tortoise, and a snowy river lined with trees.
Jonathan the Tortoise Turns 190, Plus More Good Climate News

The oldest land animal in the world is turning 190, Norwegian fish gain freedom to

Natalie Portman split with La Vie vegan lardons
Natalie Portman Just Helped a Vegan Bacon Startup Make History

Natalie Portman's investments now include French vegan bacon startup La Vie, which recently closed a

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Taco Bell’s EV Charging Stations Might Revive the Drive-In Restaurant

Could EV charging at Taco Bell restaurants help to revive the drive-thru? Six electric car

how animals help fight climate change
Animals Can Save the Planet, But Only If We Save Them

From elephants to turtles and whales, here's how animals can help in the fight against

Photo shows a many charging a large electric vehicle with the sun behind him. Environmental laws could make or break climate change efforts in 2022.
We Can’t Fight Climate Change Without Environmental Law

Environmental laws will help protect the planet and encourage social change in 2022. Here are

Photo shows a person in an orange sweater using a VR headset split with a red dog wearing a yellow smart collar.
The Smart Tech of the Future Will Take Over Our Lives. We Can’t Wait.

From wearable tech for dogs to a bird feeder that tracks migration, CES 2022 showcased