Positive Future #543 (Feature photo – Switch Grass – Public Domain) Forbes brings news about a new breakthrough in recyclable dinner ware made from switchgrass. Genera Energy attracted a $118 million investment to produce the compostable dinner ware. You can read the full story here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/natalieparletta/2019/08/07/company-secures-millions-to-make-compostable-food-service-products-from-grass/#3ce70f423c23
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The Carpii Stepper Bike
Positive Future #542 (Feature photo – Stepper Bike – courtesy of Caprii) New Atlas journalist Loz Blain brings us news about a whacky bike from Romania called the Carpii 4ciclet. While the developers say it is quite efficient, one must certainly try it before you buy it. You can read the full story here: https://newatlas.com/carpii-4-wheel-bike/54904/
Seattle’s Green New Deal – Does it Scare Oil Companies?
Positive Future #541 (Feature photo – Seattle – Public Domain) The concept of a Green New Deal for Seattle is gaining momentum. How it will actually unfold only time will tell. Of concern, however, is that the city of Seattle is looking into joining the 13 states, cities and counties that are suing the fossil…
Large Bank – “Its Over for Oil”
Positive Future #540 (Feature photo – Headquarters of BNP Parabas – Public Domain) CleanTechnica journalist Steve Hanley brings us news about a special report prepared by BNP Paribas, the 8th largest bank in the world headquartered in France. PNB Parabas believes that the economics of oil for gasoline and diesel vehicles are in an irreversible…
Annual Global Electric Car Sales Through June 2019
Positive Future #538 (Feature photo – Electric Cars – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license – Mariordo) Inside EVs provides one of the most complete graphics and numbers on global and U.S. electric car sales. In the six months ending 6/31/2019, global electric car sales stood at 1,105,405. Electric car sales are making history…
Farmland Plus Solar
Positive Future #537 (Feature photo – Solar on a Farm – Courtesy of Oregon State University) CleanTechnica journalist Tina Casey draws our attention to new research from Oregon State University. Installing solar on farms has benefits not only economically, but greater efficiency than in hot cities or deserts where heat reduces efficiency. You can read…
What Does the Luxury Car Market Say About the Future?
Positive Future #536 (Feature photo – Porsche Taycan Electric – Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.) CleanTechnica journalist Zachary Shahan takes a look at luxury car sales of the top brands in the U.S. for the 2nd quarter of 2019. What is surprising is that fully battery-electric cars from Tesla took the top spot by…
Should We Tax Meat to Reduce Consumption?
Positive Future #535 (Feature photo – Meat – Public Domain) Inhabitat Journalist Debbie Sklar, explores why Germany is considering more taxes on meat. The nation currently has a 7 percent tax on meat and is considering a 19 percent tax. The tax is intended to also improve animal welfare and combat climate change. The consequences…
Will Climate Change Push Humanity into Working Together?
Positive Future #534 (Feature photo – Human Activities Drive Climate Change – Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 1.0 Generic license.) The United Nations just released a report on how climate change is putting unprecedented risks to our ability to feed ourselves. Recommendations include commitments to sustainable use of farmland. At issue is that people have affected…
Complicated But Interesting
Positive Future #533 (Feature photo – The HET Motor – courtesy of Linear Labs) A father and son team have invented a motor that is at least twice as efficient/powerful than any other motor of its size. This has global implications for electric transportation in specifics and transportation in general. New Atlas news portal journalist…