Comment on Starbucks to scrap plastic straws globally by 2020

These massive robotic arms assemble panels at solar farms so that they’re ready to be quickly installed. Three years ago, robotics engineer Banks Hunter drove deep into the Mojave Desert to see a solar farm under construction. Cardboard boxes with around 2 million solar panels were scattered over tens of thousands of acres.

‘Clean energy’ can sometimes be made with dirty supply chains or result in environmental harms. Should we keep using the term? This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News. It is republished with permission. Sign up for the newsletter here.

Mother-and-daughter duo Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez started Wondermind to be a “mental fitness ecosystem” aimed at tackling the mental health epidemic by making resources more accessible. When Mandy Teefey launched her company Wondermind two years ago, her cofounder, who’s also her daughter, had bold ambitions.

The Danish brand Mater is expanding its line of biodegradable furniture made from coffee waste and wood fibers. Except for the 94% recycled steel used for its frames, everything in Mater’s new Alden collection is fully biodegradable.

Enlarge / A BE-4 engine is moved into position on ULA's second Vulcan rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance) Welcome to Edition 6.40 of the Rocket Report! There was a lot of exciting news this week. For the first time, SpaceX launched a reusable Falcon 9 booster for a 20th flight.

It takes more than just having health insurance to prevent the leading cause of bankruptcy. This healthcare expert details two underutilized ways to fight back. Employers have long understood the value of protecting the physical and financial well-being of their team. That’s how healthcare benefits and employment became linked in the first place.