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The orphaned orangutans must pass a test at the end of their schooling to prove they've been rehabilitated and can do things like build nests, identify natural enemies, and forage for food. 

It's the first time a utility and its regulators have replaced power plants with a renewable energy source.

Collins Dictionary says there's been a fourfold increase in the usage of the word since 2013, partly due to increased news coverage surrounding environmental issues.

The social network is buying wind and solar power from sources all over the world as they aim to operate on 100 percent renewable energy by 2020.

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors just announced starting in 2019 select vehicles will come with a solar roof installed to help with lowering CO2 emissions and gas mileage.

Starting in 2020, sunscreens containing any of the 10 chemicals linked to coral bleaching will be banned from the small island nation. 

A city in Indonesia is encouraging people to recycle by giving out free bus passes to people who bring in their plastic waste.

UPS is going back to its roots with a modern twist. The package delivery company is testing out a new program in Seattle that will have messengers delivering packages via a cargo eBike.

The southern California city is moving forward with a new community energy plan that would give utility customers the ability to band together to buy renewable power in bulk.

Thanks to regulations like the Clean Air Act and federal and state rules on vehicle emissions less people are dying from air pollution according to a new study.

One Danish architect shows us what the future could look like in a new project experimenting with "living architecture" and how urban environments may interact with nature someday.

A new app called Tap wants to help you save money and the planet by buying less bottled water.

New legislation could make the nation's capital a world leader in renewable energy and put them on an accelerated timeline to 100 percent renewable energy by 2032.

The Mexican getaway offers five oceanfront rooms and luxury beach huts that were built to be as eco-friendly as possible.

The 13th smallest nation on the planet will become home to the world's largest microgrid, a development that could help them run on 70 percent clean energy by 2050.

A new study from Indiana University says most Americans are willing to pay more for their beer if it helps save the planet.

Only two months ago IKEA began offering a meat-free hotdog on their cafe's menu and customers are responding in rapid numbers.

Industry experts explain in a new report how the world's energy system will decarbonize by 2050 making solar energy one of the largest sources of energy in the world.

The mayor of Minneapolis is offering a new monthly meat-free supper club for community members to join him and other policymakers to discuss environmental issues impacting the city.

A new lithium-based battery could absorb greenhouse gas before it ever gets into the atmosphere.

Only 10 percent of the ancient Hambach Forest in Germany is left, but a Berlin-based nonprofit search engine wants to buy the remaining land for more than $1 million to save it from further mining.

By banning the sale of fossil-fueled cars and making electric vehicles cheaper, the European country hopes to improve air quality.

The International Energy Agency’s latest annual report says clean energy will only continue to grow around the world as an alternative to traditional power sources.

As of Oct. 1, a new law in Austin requires local eateries to dispose of food waste in a responsible manner.

One company has developed the world's first peer-to-peer solar electricity trading platform making it easy for neighbors with excess green energy share with others.

Deployed in more than 100 villages in Africa and Asia, industry experts are saying these green rechargeable batteries could be transformative. 

The tiger population in Nepal has nearly doubled since 2009 thanks to better protections for the endangered species.

Google has started estimating greenhouse gas emissions for individual cities as a way for community leaders to focus and improve local climate programs.

The ambitious goal builds on the UK’s global leadership in protecting the marine environment – with more than 200,000 square miles of Britain’s coastline already protected.

Germany just launched the world's first zero-emissions train for commercial use giving travelers an eco-friendly option for getting around.

Norway's the first country to outlaw deforestation, a groundbreaking move that could have major global impact.

Thanks to an innovative new system designed to generate electricity from turbines installed in city water pipes, residents in Portland can turn on the tap and find both water and an energy source in the same place.

Sunrun, a residential solar and storage company based in San Francisco, believes clean and affordable energy is something residents across all income levels should be able to have access to.

Governor Jerry Brown announced at the Global Action Climate Summit the state of California will launch a satellite to track air quality.

UNESCO is launching the first-ever web platform dedicated to World Heritage and sustainable travel. 

It's not only a sustainable, energy-saving abode but it's perfect for Lord of the Rings fans. 

As part of the company's initiative to achieve carbon neutrality, Apple is on a mission to help save the world's disappearing mangrove forests in Colombia that can store up to ten times more carbon than any other type of forest.

The company expects it will save some $50 million in utility costs over the next decade as a result of the plan.

The largest living structure in the world is showing signs of recovery after mild summer temperatures and cooperation among science and government in supporting the reef’s recovery.

The company partnered with Arrival to design the new fleet of innovative-looking and sustainably designed electric delivery trucks.

Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York City and Sadiq Khan, mayor of London, are asking the world's cities to join them in tackling climate change.

It involves adding a light-absorbing material to plastic, placing it in a solution, and exposing it to sunlight.

As climate change continues to have a negative impact on the world's largest living structure more people are coming to bid farewell to the ancient reef. 

The landmark law requires all electricity in the state to come from solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources.

Vegan snacking has never been easier.

The CEO of Kroger just announced a plan to phase out single-use plastic bags to become a fully sustainable business with zero waste by 2025.

Major oil companies are expanding their use of clean energy.

A beginner's guide to understanding the impact our clothes have on the planet.