Large-scale tornado outbreaks increasing in frequency

The frequency of large-scale tornado outbreaks is increasing in the United States, particularly when it comes to the most extreme events, according to new research.

All 14,000 NY, USA Taxis Could Be Replaced with 3,000 Rideshare Cars

  • 5 Jan 2017

A real-time algorithm illustrates all possible trip combinations and then assigns the best vehicle for each trip.

Teen Use of Drugs and Alcohol Reaches Exciting New Low in US

According to a new survey, teenagers' use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco declined in 2016 at rates that are at their lowest since the 1990s.

Oil giant quits tar sands, embraces offshore wind instead

Norwegian oil and energy giant Statoil has spent the end of 2016 selling off its assets in Canadian tar sands, and securing rights to develop a gigantic offshore wind farm off the coast of New York State.

Las Vegas Now Draws 100% of its Energy From Renewables

Sin City has become one of the few cities in the world that is powered entirely by sustainable energy sources.

USA Installs Record Amount of Solar Power With 192% Growth

According to a newly-released study, the USA solar market has surged past all previous records set by installing 4,143 megawatts of solar power in it’s third quarter – 191% more than the fourth quarter of 2015.

The EPA Finally Admits That Fracking Contaminates Drinking Water

A new report by the US Environmental Protection Agency concludes that hydraulic fracturing is capable of contaminating drinking water at virtually every stage in the process.

The first major offshore wind project in the U.S. is now powering an island

The country’s first offshore wind project will produce enough electricity to power 17,000 average homes. It will provide all the island’s electricity needs, supplanting its old diesel generators and will also send electricity onto the mainland grid.

Extreme rain storms in the US could increase by 400% due to climate change

Six scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research found extreme rain storms in America could increase by 400% due to climate change.

Dallas is building America’s biggest urban nature park

Dallas, USA is about to become one of the greenest cities in America – by building the country’s largest urban nature park.

US's teens build mobile tiny homes for local homeless community

Seattle teens are working to design and build safe transitional housing for homeless.

First 3D printed houses

The U.S may soon have 3D printed homes, and a new partnership are claiming they will be created in just one day.

Microsoft to power its data centre with wind energy

Microsoft has announced its largest ever wind energy deal to power its cloud data centre in Wyoming, USA

California officially becomes the first state to ban plastic bags

California just made history by becoming the first state in the USA to officially ban plastic bags.

Redwood City, USA Chosen as Pilot City for Robot Grocery Delivery

London-based company, Starship Technologies, has chosen Redwood City as the primary pilot city in the United States to launch its robot delivery services.