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Data scientist Hannah Ritchie says clean energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels, and the world is racing to adopt it. Her new book reveals why climate action isn't too late and progress is accelerating faster than most people realize.
Brazil's science minister told the world's largest economies that research breakthroughs should be shared freely, not hoarded. At a G20 meeting in Recife, nations discussed how open innovation can tackle climate change, health crises, and inequality.
A company turned burned trees into a solution that restores forests and fights climate change. The project sold all its carbon credits in less than six weeks.
A Baltimore church ripped up part of its parking lot and planted 74 native trees to fight flooding and cool polluted rainwater. The mini forest is now helping neighbors tackle climate change one raindrop at a time.
Five Willamette University graduates are proving you don't need an engineering degree to transform America's solar energy landscape. From English majors shaping state policy to historians fighting climate-fueled wildfires, these liberal arts alumni are turning critical thinking skills into renewable energy wins.
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When students in Galena, Alaska spotted dangerous thin ice near their school, their measurements helped warn the community and prevent tragedy. Now 325 kids across Alaska are collecting ice data that keeps their neighbors safe and helps scientists understand climate change.
South Korea is launching a groundbreaking five-year plan to protect its cultural treasures using artificial intelligence, robots, and digital twins. The $10 million initiative will help preserve endangered heritage sites threatened by climate change while making ancient traditions accessible worldwide.
Kenya is teaming up with the United Nations to protect its biodiversity and fight climate change through forest restoration and community programs. The partnership includes a conservation marathon and new projects across four counties.
Scientists discovered that forest soils in Germany are actually getting better at removing methane from the atmosphere as the climate changes. This unexpected finding offers hope that nature might help fight climate change in surprising ways.
Young leaders from around the world gathered at the UN this week to tackle climate change, inequality, and technology challenges with fresh solutions. Their message is clear: they won't wait to inherit problems they want to solve today.
Scientists confirm that biochar, a carbon-rich material made from waste, can fight climate change while improving soil, cleaning water, and boosting crop yields. The technology turns agricultural waste into a powerful tool that stores carbon for millennia.
Indigenous knowledge-holders in New Zealand partnered with scientists to track dramatic shifts in forest fruiting patterns over 75 years, revealing how climate change ripples through entire ecosystems. Their work shows how traditional ecological wisdom can illuminate environmental changes that conventional science might miss.
A new $30 million investment will help Latin America and the Caribbean close a critical $2 billion infrastructure gap while fighting climate change. The loan prioritizes renewable energy projects and women-led businesses in a region highly vulnerable to extreme weather.
A heavily promoted climate technology is proving too costly and ineffective to deploy at scale. Scientists say the failure is actually steering investment toward better solutions.
A simple aluminum tube invented in the early 1900s remains one of the most powerful tools scientists use to predict water shortages and manage drought across the American West. Now, as climate change makes snow prediction harder, this century-old technology is more vital than ever.
Students from Singapore, India, and Indonesia spent nine months creating AI tools that fight climate change, from apps that help cyclists avoid heat to flood prediction systems. Their work is now being considered for real-world use across the region.
A new partnership between Switzerland and Brazil is offering funding and mentorship to startups creating sustainable solutions for the Amazon rainforest. The program connects European innovation with local knowledge to tackle climate change while boosting the region's economy.
A self-taught sand artist from Puri, Odisha, turns fleeting beach sculptures into powerful messages on climate change, ocean conservation, and public health that reach millions worldwide. His temporary creations leave permanent impressions.
Scientists just unveiled a breakthrough index that can predict which African communities face the highest risk of climate-driven displacement before crisis hits. The tool could help millions prepare for climate impacts instead of fleeing from them.
Underwater gardens are making a comeback in San Diego's Mission Bay as restoration efforts bring back eelgrass meadows that capture carbon and rebuild marine habitats. This nature-based climate solution is giving ocean life a fighting chance while helping coastal communities battle rising seas.
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