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A new vertical farm opening on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark, is set to start producing 1,000 metric tons of greens a year.

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Energy will come exclusively from wind power, making it entirely carbon neutral.

This Massive New Vertical Farm Can Produce 1,000 Tons of Produce a Year

Authorities in Denmark have found that a mutation of the coronavirus has spread from minks to humans, and plan to kill all 17 million mink in the country.

Kill All the Mink

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"The mutated virus in minks can have devastating consequences worldwide."

Mutated Form of COVID Spreading Between Mink and Humans in Denmark

Even tardigrades — one of the most resilient creatures in the known universe — might not be able to survive global warming, according to a new study.

Dead Serious

"We had found their Achilles' heel."

Scientists: Global Warming Could Kill Tardigrades

A new study finds a link between the amount of green space surrounding a person's childhood home and their mental health as an adult.

Plant Power

Having more parks nearby as a kid could mean fewer trips to the psychiatrist an adult.

Study: Growing up Around Green Space Halves Mental Health Risk

Authorities in Denmark plan to build nine artificial islands off the coast of Copenhagen — a futuristic hub for sustainable business and commerce.

Island Hopping

The scale of the project is mind-boggling.

Denmark Is Building Nine Gigantic Artificial Islands

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Denmark harvested 43.4 percent of its electricity from wind power in 2017, beating its previous best from 2016. 

Denmark Breaks Own Record for Electricity Generated via Wind Power

Perhaps as more countries make strides in green energy, the US and others will follow.

Denmark Commits to Ending Its Reliance on Coal for Electricity by 2030

Denmark is making a major commitment to renewables, but money from oil will still foot the bill.

Denmark's Biggest Company Sells Off the Country's Last Oil Company for $7.45 Billion

For 24 hours, the nation was powered by the wind.

Denmark Just Ran Their Entire Country on 100% Wind Energy

World Record: Nearly Half of Denmark’s Total Electricity Now Comes from Wind Energy