Environment

November 1, 2019

Tesla Announces Revamped Version of Their Solar Roof to Bring Down Costs

Three years after announcing their solar shingles, Tesla is introducing their new version of the solar roof and hoping that, this time, the launch goes off without a hitch. CEO Elon Musk announced Version 3 of the Tesla Solar Roof during a recent earnings call, mentioning that the company has made the necessary improvements to scale up production and bring down costs. The announcement comes about 2.

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October 29, 2019

World’s First Bee Influencer Uses Social Media to Raise Funds for Saving Her Species

Meet B, the world’s first insect influencer that’s taking Instagram by storm. The busy bee posts photos of herself traveling the world, channeling trends, and relaxing by luxury hotel pools. But B is looking for more than just a few “likes”—the tiny, fuzzy social media influencer was created by Fondation de France to help raise funds to save the bees.

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October 7, 2019

Immersive Exhibition in New York Sends Powerful Message About the Environment

Throughout history, art has been used to help educate the public about pressing social and environmental issues while also providing a creative escape. Continuing in that tradition, experiential designer Valentino Vettori—together with twelve leading environmental artists—has created an immersive experience that sends an important message about the state of our planet.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.