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3 Women Rescued 15 Years of Climate Data After Mass Layoffs
Community HeroesJul 10

3 Women Rescued 15 Years of Climate Data After Mass Layoffs

When the Trump administration shut down Climate.gov and laid off 280,000 federal workers, three women refused to let 15 years of climate data disappear. They launched Climate.us, preserving vital weather safety tips and scientific resources that millions depended on.

Good Good Good2 min read
Fired Climate Scientists Launch Site to Share Trusted Data
SolutionsJun 25

Fired Climate Scientists Launch Site to Share Trusted Data

When government scientists lost their jobs, they didn't let years of climate data disappear. Now 80 experts have launched climate.us to keep vital information accessible to everyone.

Futurism2 min read
Climate Solutions Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels, Data Shows
SolutionsAug 15

Climate Solutions Cheaper Than Fossil Fuels, Data Shows

Renewable energy costs have plummeted in the past decade, making solar, wind, and electric vehicles cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives. Data scientist Hannah Ritchie says the math shows climate action is accelerating worldwide, offering real hope for the future.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Illinois Leads Nation With Bold Data Center Climate Bill
SolutionsFeb 19

Illinois Leads Nation With Bold Data Center Climate Bill

Illinois just introduced groundbreaking legislation to make tech companies—not residents—pay for the explosive growth of power-hungry data centers while protecting the environment. The POWER Act could become a national model for balancing technology expansion with climate goals.

Inside Climate News3 min read
1,500 Students Help NASA Track Fall Leaves for Climate Data
Planet WinsJan 22

1,500 Students Help NASA Track Fall Leaves for Climate Data

Over 1,500 students across Maine and New Hampshire spent fall 2025 observing changing leaves in their schoolyards, contributing real data to NASA's climate research. Their observations now help scientists worldwide understand how ecosystems respond to our changing climate.

NASA3 min read
Tech Giant NTT DATA Partners with Climeworks for Carbon Removal
Daily MixMay 5

Tech Giant NTT DATA Partners with Climeworks for Carbon Removal

One of the world's largest data infrastructure companies just committed to large-scale carbon removal to fight climate change. NTT DATA is teaming up with Swiss climate tech leader Climeworks to offset emissions from its growing AI and data center operations.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Climate Expert Builds Plugin to Restore Home Risk Data
SolutionsJan 20

Climate Expert Builds Plugin to Restore Home Risk Data

When Zillow removed climate risk scores from home listings, a California expert created a free browser plugin to put that crucial information back in buyers' hands. The tool shows wildfire, flood, heat, and sea level rise data for California properties.

Inside Climate News2 min read
Cities Turn Climate Data Into Doorstep Solutions
SolutionsAug 24

Cities Turn Climate Data Into Doorstep Solutions

A climate consultancy is helping local governments transform confusing climate plans into simple, personal actions residents can take right now. Their digital tools show people exactly how they can lower energy costs and strengthen their communities.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
Ghana Launches Climate Atlas for Smarter Development
SolutionsMar 29

Ghana Launches Climate Atlas for Smarter Development

Ghana just unveiled a comprehensive climate atlas to help leaders make better decisions using real environmental data. The tool marks a major step forward in data-driven planning for the West African nation.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Africa Puts Health at Center of Climate Talks in Bonn
Planet WinsJun 13

Africa Puts Health at Center of Climate Talks in Bonn

African negotiators are making climate-driven health impacts a top priority at upcoming global climate talks, marking a major shift in how the continent approaches climate action. For a region facing rising malaria, cholera, and malnutrition from climate change despite contributing least to emissions, this new strategy could reshape global climate policy.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Yale Scientist: Open Data Key to Climate Solution Success
SolutionsJan 27

Yale Scientist: Open Data Key to Climate Solution Success

A Yale professor says sharing information openly could speed up carbon removal technology and help fight climate change faster. The approach could turn competing companies into collaborative problem-solvers.

Phys.org2 min read
South Africa's Investors Turn Climate Data Into Real Action
SolutionsMay 22

South Africa's Investors Turn Climate Data Into Real Action

South African asset managers are moving beyond climate pledges to concrete action, with 74% now measuring carbon footprints and new tax laws making environmental responsibility financially unavoidable. The shift marks a turning point where sustainability becomes business strategy, not just corporate talk.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Ireland Breaks Ground on Solar-Powered Data Center Campus
Planet WinsMar 30

Ireland Breaks Ground on Solar-Powered Data Center Campus

Ireland just started building its first data center that makes its own clean energy, combining solar panels, batteries, and wind power all on one site. The project shows how power-hungry tech facilities can actually help the climate instead of hurting it.

PV Magazine2 min read
Data Giant Clarivate Slashes Emissions 24% in One Year
Planet WinsJun 23

Data Giant Clarivate Slashes Emissions 24% in One Year

London-based intelligence company Clarivate just proved that tech giants can tackle climate change with the same precision they apply to data. The company cut its total greenhouse gas emissions by more than 23,000 tonnes in a single year.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Scientists Unlock 1.2 Million Years of Climate History
Planet WinsMay 12

Scientists Unlock 1.2 Million Years of Climate History

A European research team has drilled 2.8 kilometers deep into Antarctic ice to extract the longest continuous climate record ever recovered. The data could finally solve a million-year-old mystery about why Earth's ice ages suddenly changed pattern.

Nature News3 min read
Clean Energy Data Centers Could Save $13 Trillion by 2050
Planet WinsJan 22

Clean Energy Data Centers Could Save $13 Trillion by 2050

Scientists reveal powering AI data centers with clean energy instead of fossil fuels could save up to $13 trillion in climate and health costs while cutting emissions by a third. The solution exists, but it requires political will and fair cost-sharing by tech companies.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
UN Turns Satellites Into Climate Defense Tools for 56 Nations
Planet WinsJun 19

UN Turns Satellites Into Climate Defense Tools for 56 Nations

The United Nations just launched two programs that transform satellite data into practical tools for fighting climate threats and building stronger economies. Small island nations and disaster-prone regions will get AI-powered flood models and digital twins to plan evacuations and save lives.

Google News - Climate Solution3 min read
States Push Clean Energy Rules for AI Data Centers
SolutionsJul 11

States Push Clean Energy Rules for AI Data Centers

As AI's energy demands threaten climate goals, states are fighting back with laws requiring data centers to run on renewable power. Tech giants and utilities are finding creative ways to meet the challenge.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Egypt Fast-Tracks Climate Fund Access for Green Projects
Planet WinsMay 31

Egypt Fast-Tracks Climate Fund Access for Green Projects

Egypt is restructuring how it accesses billions in climate funding to speed up green projects across the country. The move could unlock crucial financing for sustainable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and small businesses going green.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Scientists Launch Climate.us After Government Shutdown
SolutionsJul 7

Scientists Launch Climate.us After Government Shutdown

When the Trump administration shut down Climate.gov, fired staff launched Climate.us to preserve a decade of free climate education. In two weeks, the independent site has already attracted 800,000 page views.

Grist3 min read

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