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A teenager's simple idea is making it easier than ever for beachgoers to protect California's coastline. Yellow baskets now dot Carpinteria's beaches, turning every ocean visit into a chance to give back.
Colin Street, a West Virginia University junior and student government president, earned one of only 65 national Udall Scholarships awarded this year. The Morgantown native is using his education to tackle environmental policy challenges in his home state.
University of Illinois junior R. Fisher Houston just earned one of the nation's most prestigious environmental scholarships for his groundbreaking plant research and campus conservation efforts. He's one of only 65 students nationwide selected for the honor.
D. Sudhakar didn't just talk about water conservation. For 20 years, the Karnataka minister drank only rainwater harvested at his own homes and brought the practice to schools across his drought-prone district.
A Guinness World Record holder will lead thousands of volunteers in planting 40,000 mangrove trees along Kenya's coast in just one day. The massive restoration effort shows how communities can tackle climate change through ambitious, hands-on action.
DC Climate Week brought together innovators and environmental leaders as solar energy costs drop 90% since 2010, making renewable power cheaper than ever. Despite reduced government incentives, American households continue embracing solar at record rates.
Doctors, communicators, and activists are pushing forward with climate solutions even as federal support wavers. Their stories reveal wins still happening and reasons to stay inspired.
A Portuguese island leader who fell in love with the ocean as a teenage diver just created the North Atlantic's largest marine protected area network. The 287,000 square kilometer sanctuary protects whales, dolphins, and vibrant underwater ecosystems while balancing traditional fishing practices.
Kenya beat out 46 other countries to win a regional office of the Green Climate Fund, making Nairobi a new hub for climate finance across Eastern and Southern Africa. The victory positions Kenya as a leader in bringing critical funding to countries fighting climate change.
Pennsylvania students passionate about protecting the planet can now apply for three $1,000 scholarships honoring conservation legends. Applications close May 22 for awards supporting the next generation of environmental leaders.
Sophia University in Tokyo just launched a groundbreaking program connecting Japanese students with seven African universities to solve global environmental challenges together. Students will earn certificates while learning in three languages and gaining hands-on experience across continents.
A climate journalist in Ghana's second-largest city traded his car for an electric bicycle, turning his daily commute through congested streets into a living lesson on climate solutions. His quiet rides are sparking curious conversations across Kumasi.
Two Delhi brothers turned childhood asthma struggles into a youth-led recycling movement that's processed over 1 million kg of waste. One Step Greener now operates in 14 cities and creates jobs for women across India.
One of Africa's driest nations just became the world's first Global South country to host an international water organization. Namibia will welcome the Global Water Partnership Organisation to Windhoek, marking a historic shift in how the world tackles water challenges.
Students passionate about protecting the environment now have until February 28 to apply for scholarships worth up to $5,000 from a Florida wildlife refuge. Over 21 years, the program has awarded more than $327,000 to future environmental leaders.
Thirteen schools in The Gambia competed to showcase youth-designed solutions to climate change, from waste recycling to sustainable farming. The festival proved that tomorrow's environmental leaders are already here today.
After decades protecting the Amazon, conservation leader Virgilio Viana believes zero deforestation is still achievable—if the world invests in the communities already guarding the forest. His organization just delivered 99 community-led climate plans to world leaders.