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A 3D-Printed Robot Fish Designed by a UK Student Is Sucking Microplastics From Waterways

Microplastics are everywhere — in rivers, lakes, oceans, and even in the air we breathe. They’re tiny, hard to clean up, and harmful to wildlife. But a group of inventive students has created something surprisingly charming to tackle the problem:
a 3D-printed robot fish that swims through the water and sucks up microplastics as it goes.

It’s simple. It’s brilliant. And it’s a glimpse of what the next generation of climate problem-solvers can do.

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Abandoned Festival Tents Upcycled into Clothes: Turning Waste into Wearable Change

Every summer, music festivals bring people together to celebrate creativity, connection, and joy. But when the music fades, what’s often left behind is less inspiring: thousands of abandoned tents, scattered like plastic confetti across fields.

Many of those tents end up in landfills—made from cheap synthetic materials that can take centuries to break down.

Now, a wave of designers, non-profits, and sustainability innovators are giving them a second life—turning discarded festival tents into clothing, bags, and gear that tell a new story of responsibility and creativity.

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What Does Net Zero Mean?

You’ve probably seen the term Net Zero everywhere - from government plans to business pledges to climate headlines. But what does it actually mean? And why does it matter?

Let’s break it down—clearly, honestly, and with hope for the future we can still build together.

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What Can You Do to Reduce Carbon Emissions?

If you've ever wondered "what difference can I really make?"—you're not alone. But here's the truth: when millions of people take small, smart steps together, we create big change.

Carbon emissions come from the way we power our lives—how we travel, what we eat, how we build, and even what we throw away. But the good news? There are clear, practical ways you can help shift the balance. Starting today.

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Carbon-Free Yokohama: a Net-Zero Future

Along the city’s bustling waterfront, a powerful transformation is quietly underway. In March 2025, the Port and Harbor Bureau of Yokohama launched a new decarbonization plan built on collaboration between the city and 29 coastal industries, including energy firms,...

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