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You don’t have to live near a forest to be affected by wildfire season. While some communities may be at risk of the fire itself, many more could experience the dangers of smoke which can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres.  Set aside 30 minutes this week to choose one preparation action from the …

Australia is the world leader in rooftop solar, with 1 in 3 homes now generating their own clean electricity. The country produces so much solar power in the middle of the day that, starting this summer, millions of households will be able to opt into a program offering up to three hours of free electricity …

For as long as anyone can remember, people living along certain coastlines would report hearing strange, otherworldly sounds drifting across the water late at night. The sound was deep and rumbling, like distant thunder, and no one quite knew where it was coming from. Now, scientists have traced these so-called “sea thrums” to humpback whales. …

Last year, solar installations across Africa grew by more than 50%, the fastest growth ever recorded in the continent. Countries like Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria are leading the way. In Nigeria alone, solar investments – including utility scale and small local rooftop installations – have given nearly 6 million people access to clean, affordable …

Scientists have officially identified a brand-new species of octopus living deep beneath the waters of the Galápagos Islands. The tiny blue octopus is about the size of a golf ball, with big eyes and curled-up arms that make it look almost cartoonishly cute.  It was first spotted more than a decade ago and has only …

Kenya is now getting nearly 90% of its electricity from renewable energy. That’s up from just 50% in 2000, making it one of Africa’s leaders in the clean energy transition. The country has invested heavily in geothermal, wind, solar, and hydropower, including Africa’s largest wind farm at Lake Turkana.

Scientists recently discovered that the microscopic organisms living in tree bark can actually help clean the air by “eating” climate-polluting gases like methane and hydrogen. It is estimated that a single square metre of bark can hold up to 6 trillion of these tiny, hungry microbial cells. Alongside the important role trees already play by …

Canada saw some drought relief over the winter, but moderate to severe drought is still present across much of the country.  And with forecasts calling for warmer-than-normal temperatures this spring and summer, dry conditions could quickly return in some regions. For gardeners, that means being more intentional about how and where you use water. So …

Texas is on track for a major energy milestone. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar power is expected to generate more electricity than coal across most of the state’s grid for the first time in 2026. Solar generation in Texas is forecast to reach 78 billion kilowatt-hours next year, compared to 60 billion …

Elephant herds are matriarchal societies led by the oldest female and built around deeply connected family groups that can include more than 100 elephants. African elephant calves are born into these communities surrounded by mothers, sisters, aunts, and younger females who help care for them as they grow. These caregivers are known as “allomothers.” Their …