___ POPULAR ALL TOPICS ENGLISH MEMBERSHIP Environment LIKE MY MODERN MET ON FACEBOOK Man Saves His Family’s Farm and Allows It to Thrive With 3,200 Solar Panels Byron Kominek's history with farming runs deep. His grandfather, Jack, purchased his family's farm in Colorado in 1972. Ever since, it's remained in their hands; but, like many farms, it was running into financial issues. That's where Byron, who had worked for the Peace Corp and as a diplomat in Africa, stepped in. Byron has spent summers on the farm and felt a deep connection with the business. READ ARTICLE By Jessica Stewart on November 19, 2021 Beautifully Eye-Opening Photos of Ilulissat’s Changing Icebergs [Interview] In 2003, German photographer Olaf Otto Becker traveled to Greenland's Ilulissat Icefjord. READ ARTICLE 15-Year-Old Inventor of Solar-Powered Ironing Cart Speaks at COP26 In India, vendors travel around with iron boxes full of hot coals which they use to iron clothes. READ ARTICLE 100 of the World’s Top Photographers Use Their Art to Help the Environment [Interview] One hundred of today's best photographers have come together to rally around a cause—saving the environment. Using their art, they are raising funds to support grassroots conservation organizations. Vital Impacts is a non-profit led by award-winning photographer Ami Vitale and visual journalist Eileen Mignoni. READ ARTICLE By Jessica Stewart on November 12, 2021 Greta Thunberg and Youth Activists Petition UN To Declare a Global Climate Emergency Embed from Getty Images With COP26 winding down, Greta Thunberg is leading a group of youth climate activists in pushing... READ ARTICLE Lithium-Ion Batteries Made From Recycled Materials Are Just as Good as Newly Mined Materials Electric cars play an important role in reducing the emissions which drive global climate change, given how many people drive... READ ARTICLE LET'S CONNECT Receive our Weekly Newsletter. We’re also on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flipboard. Want to advertise with us? Visit My Modern Met Media. GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE VISIT OUR STORE 'Vincent van Toe' Socks by Chattyfeet $12.50 SHOP ALL PRODUCTS BECOME A MY MODERN MET MEMBER As a member, you'll join us in our effort to support the arts. BECOME A MEMBER Explore member benefits FEATURED PRODUCTS SHOP ALL PRODUCTS VINTAGE-INSPIRED BIRD SCARF by Shovava $62.00 FRIDA KAHLO ACTION FIGURE by Today is Art Day $29.99 BIG WOODEN CAT PILE GAME by Comma $39.95 VIVIVA COLORSHEETS by Viviva Colorsheets $19.95 This Sleek Wind Turbine Wall Lets You Harness Enough Energy to Power Your Home Solar panels are often seen as a good source of renewable energy for homes, but an even more efficient and cost-effective method is frequently overlooked—wind power. Harnessing the wind is an incredibly powerful way to create energy, but we mainly think of wind power in terms of large turbines set up in the ocean or in open fields. READ ARTICLE By Jessica Stewart on October 22, 2021 Barcelona Offers a Swap: Ditch Your Car and Get Free Transport People dream of traveling to Barcelona and traversing the medieval streets. READ ARTICLE The Ocean Cleanup Successfully Hauls 20,000 Pounds of Plastic From the Pacific Ocean For nearly a decade, the world has been watching as Boyan Slat's The Ocean Cleanup transformed from an 18-year-old's idea... READ ARTICLE Denmark Is Cleverly Repurposing Old Wind Turbine Blades as Bike Shelters With concerns about climate change mounting to a fever pitch in recent years, it’s no wonder that many countries have sought to shift their power consumption to renewable energy sources. And one of the most popular options amongst these more sustainable alternatives is wind energy. In places like Denmark—where, in 2019, more than half of its electricity was generated from wind and solar power—towering wind turbines have become a familiar fixture of the native landscape. READ ARTICLE By Arnesia Young on October 5, 2021 Giant “Faucet” Spewing Single-Use Plastic Urges Us To Reconsider Our Plastic Use The accumulation of single-use plastics is one of the most visible ways in which we can see our damage to... READ ARTICLE Spain Bans Plastic Wraps for Fruit and Vegetables in Step to Reduce Waste What keeps our fruits and vegetables clean and fresh? Sadly, the answer is often single-use plastic wrap. READ ARTICLE READ MORE ARTICLES GET OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE 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. Art Design Photography Architecture DIY Career Resources Classes Environment Science Technology Travel Store © 2021. All rights reserved. About Team Submit Content Contact Advertise Affiliate Disclosure Privacy Terms Designed in collaboration with Electric Pulp Update Privacy Preferences AN ELITE CAFEMEDIA LIFESTYLE PUBLISHER