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A new climate-tech company just raised $1.5 million to transform Africa's agricultural waste into carbon-storing material that heals damaged soil. The solution tackles two huge problems at once: waste disposal and degraded farmland.
Nigeria's government just made it mandatory for all federal agencies to buy locally manufactured vehicles, giving homegrown automakers a major boost. Two Anambra State car manufacturers say the policy will create jobs and help the nation's auto industry compete globally.
American diplomats have outlined a new strategy to move Ukraine and Russia closer to peace through smaller, targeted ceasefire agreements. The approach would protect critical civilian infrastructure like hospitals and energy facilities while building momentum toward a final settlement.
Leon Wodzinski collapsed from a drug-related seizure in his Dublin apartment, hitting rock bottom after years of hidden addiction. Today, he's celebrating 21 months of recovery and inspiring others at a ceremony honoring people who've reclaimed their lives.
Kidney cancer survivor Lydia Epping joined over 750 advocates in Washington last week to lobby for life-saving cancer research funding. Their efforts highlight how federal investment has already driven a 34% drop in cancer deaths over three decades.
A survivor's decade-long journey reveals how research has revolutionized ovarian cancer care, replacing grueling treatments with personalized therapies that extend life while improving quality. Her story shows why clinical trials matter.
A breast cancer survivor joined her daughter on stage at Denali National Park for a benefit concert that brought strangers together for a powerful cause. The packed house raised over $2,000 toward finding better treatments that help survivors truly heal.
The Arizona city is inviting residents to see how solar panels and EV chargers will help it save as much carbon as it produces. The free open house gives everyone a voice in shaping their community's green future.
A groundbreaking study shows renewable methanol could dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships, offering the maritime industry a clear path toward cleaner oceans. The research evaluated 15 different production methods and found some can deliver substantial carbon reductions.
A major tech company just set one of the industry's most ambitious climate goals, aiming to eliminate nearly all emissions across its entire business by 2040. The plan has earned validation from the world's leading climate science organization.
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Scientists created a 3D-printed device to collect mosquito waste and found new viruses, including one previously only seen in European owls. This simple backyard invention could revolutionize how we track disease threats before they spread.
Researchers at the University of Alabama discovered how aggressive neuroblastoma spreads and found two drug targets that dramatically slowed tumor growth in testing. This breakthrough offers new hope for the 600 to 800 children diagnosed with this deadly cancer each year.
As measles cases surge, local health officials across America are launching creative vaccination campaigns to protect kids when federal guidance falters. From mobile vaccine RVs to school partnership programs, communities are stepping up to keep immunization rates strong.
China just unveiled an ambitious five-year plan to revolutionize clean energy technology, focusing on breakthrough solar cells and advanced batteries. The roadmap targets game-changing innovations that could make renewable energy cheaper and more efficient for everyone.
South Korea just passed a groundbreaking law that lets farmers combine solar panels with crops for up to 30 years, nearly quadrupling the old limit. It's a game changer for clean energy and farming communities.
Taiwan just became the first country to require solar panels meet a carbon footprint limit, pushing manufacturers to clean up production while making panels tougher against typhoons. The move could reshape how solar equipment gets made worldwide.
A new solar cell factory in India just doubled down on clean energy manufacturing, bringing advanced technology and jobs to Uttar Pradesh. The facility marks a major step in India's push to build its own renewable energy supply chain.
The Department of Energy is investing $215 million to transform quantum computers from lab experiments into powerful scientific tools by 2028. This competition could put the U.S. at the forefront of technology that solves complex problems millions of times faster than today's computers.