Mar 12, 2025

How Nanoclay Is Greening Deserts

Did you know that arid deserts in several countries have turned into lush, fertile land? In countries such as the

Sep 27, 2024

Bacteria Help Extract Rare Earth Metals!

One of the keys to curbing climate change is switching to sustainable energy. That means more solar power, wind

Sep 9, 2024

Lessons From Sweden On Sustainability

A common debate against sustainable development is that climate action will stunt the economy. Sweden is proving 

Apr 9, 2024

Paris Prepares For A Green Olympics

The Olympics are back this summer... As 10,500 athletes vie for gold, host city Paris is looking to make the

Feb 27, 2024

Deep Sea Mining: The Debate

In a controversial move, the Norwegian government voted to approve opening up about 280,000 km2 of its national waters

Feb 20, 2024

Biocrusts Protect China's Great Wall!

Did you know that it took more than 2000 years to finish the construction of the Great Wall of China? The Wall,

Feb 2, 2024

Carbon Under Our Forests?

We all know that carbon dioxide (CO2) is reshaping our planet in ways we would prefer to avoid. The properties of the

Jan 25, 2024

2023: A Year In Review

2023 has been a whirlwind of year. From natural disasters to scientific discoveries to landmark policies, we have

Oct 24, 2023

Wildfires: Goats To The Rescue!

With wildfires devastating California, the solution might not be found on four wheels, but rather, on four legs.

Sep 25, 2023

Have You Heard Of Tiny Forests?

Picture yourself walking amongst towering trees and bushy shrubs. The forest that you might be imagining could be a

Sep 19, 2023

Rock Weathering: A Solution For Carbon Capture?

Did you know that spreading crushed volcanic rock on farms may help cool our planet?  We know that

Sep 23, 2022

The U.S Passes A Climate Bill

Did you know that the US Government has been working towards combating climate change since the 1990s? In 1992,

Sep 13, 2022

Beavers To The Rescue In California!

With their iconic wood-gnawing abilities and prominent front teeth, beavers are fantastic dam engineers. But it may

May 31, 2022

The Winner Of The World Food Prize Is...

For those who make extraordinary advances in addressing food security and developing innovations in food and

May 23, 2022

How Corals Protect Against Hurricanes

Did you know that coral reefs can act as underwater walls? As natural breakwaters, reefs can help mitigate the effects

Apr 4, 2022

A Report On Climate Solutions

Many series come in trilogies, and the U.N climate report is no exception.Today, the International Panel on Climate

Mar 21, 2022

Bringing Back A Native Weed

One humble West African shrub’s reputation is getting a boost. Eradicated as a weed for decades, Guiera senegalensis is

Mar 12, 2022

What Is Climate Friendly Farming?

Did you know that agriculture contributes to over 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions?The U.S. Department of

Mar 12, 2022

Hempcrete: A New Kind Of Brick!

From its nutritional seeds to its healing oils, hemp seems to be a plant of endless utility. And now, researchers have

Mar 4, 2022

California Leads The Way, Once Again!

California is returning to the forefront of the fight against climate change.A decision by the Biden Administration

Mar 1, 2022

A False Banana Gives Real Hope!

While the banana is a common fruit we enjoy in our daily lives, have you heard of its relative, the enset banana?This

Jan 25, 2022

Why Did Norway Blow Up A Dam?

Hydropower dams, or dams that produce electricity from water, are sources of renewable energy that are considered good

Jan 11, 2022

Should Florida Reduce Its Palm Trees?

Sunshine... Beaches... Palm trees... these are what one expects while visiting the U.S state of Florida!In the

Dec 17, 2021

The First U.S City To Cut Carbon

A small city of 30,000 people will become the first in the U.S to cut its carbon emissions.  In

Nov 28, 2021

How Can Cities Adapt To Climate?

Did you know that 56.2% of the global population resides in cities?The number of people living in urban areas has

Nov 2, 2021

When The World Took Action...

As the COP26 summit begins in Glasgow, all eyes are on the world’s leaders, who may draft new targets for carbon

Sep 23, 2021

A Blanket For Sequoia Trees

On September 9, a lightning strike had ignited the Paradise and Colony wildfires in Tulare County.The two wildfires had

Sep 8, 2021

A Bill To Remake The U.S

President Biden’s historic $1 trillion infrastructure bill is waiting in the wings of Capitol Hill.After sweeping 

May 1, 2021

A Greener Jet Fuel

Did you know that 1.8 billion people traveled by plane in 2020! This is down by 60% compared to 2019 due to the

Feb 4, 2021

U.S Unveils Bold Plans On Climate Change

How urgent do people think climate change is? Very urgent, according to a survey of 1.2 million people across 50

Jul 19, 2020

Ethiopia: Largest Dam On River Nile

Centuries ago, the Nile River served as a common ground for Gods, pharaohs, merchants, and commoners.Today, the longest

Apr 17, 2020

The Tree That Absorbs The Most Sound

Trees are an important part of our environment. They come in various shapes and sizes, providing shade, oxygen, flowers

Mar 10, 2020

Metals From Plants?

Plants: we eat them, juice them, weave them — and now it seems we can mine them too!After a successful experiment on

Nov 26, 2019

New Zealand Announces Net Zero Plans

Changing weather patterns, retreating glaciers, stronger storms, longer droughts -- these are just a few signs that our

Oct 30, 2018

The Science Of Composting

Have you wondered what composting means, and why it is better for our environment? Composting is the process

Sep 18, 2017

Pakistan's Billion Trees Tsunami!

Can you figure out what all these items have in common? Toothpaste... Bowling Alley Lanes... Piano Keys...Ping Pong

Sep 4, 2017

The Ultimate Compost: Orange Peels!

Did you know that orange peels take six months to decompose? If you don’t compost, those remnants of your healthy snack

Oct 20, 2014

Those Methane Munching Microbes...

Imagine scuba diving to the darkest depths of our ocean and finding scattered along the ocean floor, huge rock

Dec 3, 2011

Algae-Powered Planes In The Future?

"Welcome to Greener Skies" -- that was the slogan as passengers boarded the first Alaska Airlines test flight from

Oct 8, 2011

Your Plastic Bottles, My Future

A tiny village in Guatemala is desperately scouring for garbage.Elsewhere in the town of San Pablo, Philippines, the