California Will Replace Gas Power Plants With The World's Largest Battery System
It's the first time a utility and its regulators have replaced power plants with a renewable energy source.
Scientists Are Using Drones To Track These Critically Endangered Parrots
Could robots hold the key to saving Tasmania's vulnerable swift parrots?
How A Girl Scout Troop Helped Pass Local Legislation On Single-Use Plastics
Narberth, Penn. is the first town in the state to regulate single-use plastics, and it's all thanks to Troop 7885.
New Hampshire's Pay-As-You-Throw Programs Are Reducing Waste By 50 Percent
Research suggests the trash pricing system is having an positive impact in the Granite State.
How To Help Victims Of The California Wildfires
Donate your money and time to these nonprofits assisting Californians through the devastating Camp, Woosley, and Hill fires.
This Treadmill Generates Electricity As You Jog
The sustainable exercise machine from SportsArt produces renewable energy with each workout.
"Single-Use" Is 2018's Word Of The Year
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.
Coastal Cities Consider Waterfront Parks Over Sea Walls To Combat Flooding
Boston and Norfolk are two of the U.S. cities managing rising sea levels and increased flooding with brand new parks.
Minneapolis And St. Paul Are Going Greener With Help From Michael Bloomberg
The Twin Cities have won the American Cities Climate Challenge, granting them $2.5 million to implement eco-friendly initiatives.
Philanthropist Donates $1 Billion To Protect The Environment Over The Next Decade
Through this financial support, Hansjörg Wyss's foundation hopes to conserve 30 percent of the planet by 2030.
Palau Just Became The First Country In The World To Ban Reef-Killing Sunscreen
Starting in 2020, sunscreens containing any of the 10 chemicals linked to coral bleaching will be banned from the small island nation.
The Rainforest Trust Is Auctioning Off The Naming Rights To New Animal Species
The nonprofit is inviting supporters to name newly identified forest mice and salamanders, through an auction that supports their habitats.
The Ozone Layer Is Recovering From Depletion
Thanks to the enforcement of the Montreal Protocol, the ozone is now on track to heal partially by 2030, and completely by 2060.
This Abandoned Lot In Miami Is Being Transformed Into A Beautiful 10-Mile Park
Once an abandoned space, The Underline is a 10-mile park that aims to connect communities in Miami.
This City Offers Free Bus Passes For People Who Bring In Their Trash
A city in Indonesia is encouraging people to recycle by giving out free bus passes to people who bring in their plastic waste.
This Startup Sells Swimsuits Made From Recycled Fabric
Thanks to deals with Madewell and a new series of funding, Summersalt is set to expand its eco-friendly operations.
How A Group Of Refugee Women Started Their Own Organic Rooftop Garden
The garden will supply fresh produce for Soufra, a catering and food truck business started by female Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.
New Report Reveals Investors Are Avoiding Fossil Fuels, Supporting Clean Tech
Research from the US SIF Foundation shows investors are pushing for climate and carbon solutions.