My Climate Plan
Renewable energy is helping farmers across Africa keep more of the food they grow and earn more from every harvest. Solar-powered cold storage is allowing fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other fresh foods to stay fresh for weeks instead of days, even in areas without reliable electricity. In Kenya, one company has reduced food spoilage from …
When wildfires forced families to evacuate in Colorado, people came together to make sure no animal was left behind. Volunteers, veterinarians, first responders, and animal rescue organizations have cared for hundreds of displaced pets and livestock, including dogs, cats, horses, goats, llamas, and rabbits. They’ve already reunited more than 200 pets with their families while …
CATL, the world’s biggest battery company, has unveiled a new battery that uses sodium instead of lithium. Unlike lithium, which is expensive to extract and faces growing supply challenges, sodium is abundant and inexpensive. That could help bring down the cost of storing wind and solar power, making clean electricity more affordable for everyone.
Scientists have discovered a type of sugar in deep space that’s also found in raspberries here on Earth. They believe discoveries like this could help explain how the building blocks of life formed long before Earth even existed.
When Alex Connolly first left his home in Nova Scotia and headed west to work in the oil fields, he was following a path that felt familiar. Friends and family had gone before him, and the promise of steady work and good pay made it seem like the obvious choice. The pay was good, but …
In just two weeks, scientists exploring deep waters off Brazil discovered 31 new species, including glowing jellyfish and other incredible sea life that no one had ever documented before. They were studying the ocean’s “midwater,” a huge underwater world that covers about 90% of Earth’s living space. Even today, it’s one of the least explored …
One small stretch of railway in Switzerland is opening up a creative new possibility in clean energy. Solar panels installed between active train tracks have been producing clean electricity for a year without disrupting rail service. The project has been so successful that Italy and South Korea are preparing to test the idea too.
Heat waves can make everyday things harder, like sleeping, working, cooking, getting around, and keeping our homes cool. They can also create health risks we don’t always think about. High temperatures can damage some medications, making them less effective when you need them. Heat can also affect how your body responds to certain medicines, increasing …
About 100 volunteers in Scotland have spent years hiking through remote forests, collecting native tree seeds by hand. Together, they’ve gathered more than 11 million seeds, which have already grown into nearly 8 million young trees to help restore one of Europe’s rarest rainforests. The forests they’ll help create and the habitats they’ll help restore …
China is becoming a global leader in electric heavy-duty trucks. Exports grew 33% in the first three months of this year, with Southeast Asia and Africa among the biggest markets. Many countries are looking for trucks that can carry heavy loads while using less diesel and creating less air pollution. Thanks to better batteries and …
