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A young engineer who saw more plastic than fish while diving as a teenager has now removed 50,000 tonnes of trash from waterways and says he can clean the world's oceans in just ten years. His solution targets the 1% of rivers responsible for 80% of ocean plastic.
Scientists have developed a plastic made from hemp that matches the strength and durability of traditional PET plastic used in bottles and packaging. This plant-based breakthrough could offer a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
Artists worldwide can now win up to €2,000 by turning climate solutions into powerful illustrations and animations. The 2026 Art on Climate competition invites creators from every country to showcase how visual storytelling can inspire environmental action.
Students at Higher Life Academy in Ghana are reimagining plastic pollution as opportunity, generating creative solutions to transform environmental waste into income. Their enthusiasm shows how young minds are leading the shift from awareness to action.
Researchers finally cracked the atomic secret behind gold's eternal shine. The discovery could revolutionize how we use gold to clean up pollution and create cleaner energy.
Young innovators in Framingham are stepping up with hands-on projects that tackle climate change, from pollinator gardens to upcycled fashion. Their solutions go on display May 30 at a free community celebration.
A Ghanaian company is transforming Kenya's capital from a city plagued by 109 illegal dumpsites into a model of African-led environmental solutions. In just one month, they've already evacuated four times more waste than the previous system could handle.
Seven teams of teenagers from around the world just won $100,000 to turn their environmental solutions into reality. Their innovations tackle microplastics, air pollution, and war rubble with materials as simple as tamarind seeds and coconut shells.
Young scientists across three countries are transforming environmental problems into breakthrough solutions. From biodegradable bandages to seaweed flip-flops, these Earth Prize winners prove the next generation isn't waiting around to fix the planet.
After years of water crises from wildfire damage, Las Vegas, New Mexico, is finally getting a state-of-the-art treatment facility to restore clean drinking water for 12,000 residents. Construction starts this summer with $98 million in federal support.
Goodwill stores across San Diego are now accepting soft plastics that typically end up in landfills because curbside recycling won't take them. The initiative turns everyday plastic bags and packaging into outdoor furniture.
University of Georgia researchers are solving two problems at once by redesigning road bridges to prevent both wildlife deaths and flooding. Smart engineering could save billions while protecting animals from turtles to deer.
Los Angeles is installing new trash-catching systems in its rivers to keep millions of pounds of waste from reaching the Pacific Ocean before hosting the 2026 Olympics. The cleanup effort is already showing promising results in waterways that have long struggled with pollution.
Thousands of old oil and gas wells across America are being transformed into geothermal power sources instead of being plugged forever. This innovative solution turns environmental liabilities into clean energy assets.
Giza is rolling out underground garbage bins that hold a ton of waste each, eliminating trash piles that have plagued neighborhoods for years. Six units are already working in the Dokki district, with more coming soon.
A wildlife documentarian in Ireland is livestreaming bluetit birds raising their chicks in a backyard nesting box, creating a global community of devoted followers. His simple project shows how small local efforts can help restore disappearing bird habitats.
A revolutionary green bridge over Surrey's A3 motorway is giving sand lizards, adders, and deer a safe path across six lanes of traffic. The structure cost just 1% of the road project budget and could become the blueprint for reversing Britain's wildlife decline.
Stellenbosch University researchers earned 20 patents this year for innovations tackling everything from plastic waste to disease detection. One breakthrough uses modified yeast to break down bioplastics, offering hope for our planet's waste crisis.
Nine teams from across the globe will pitch breakthrough climate solutions at the University of Utah on May 13, competing for a $250,000 prize that could transform their world-changing ideas into reality. From low-carbon bricks to AI-powered cooling systems, these innovators are proving the future can be both green and profitable.
Stellenbosch University honored researchers whose innovations earned patents in 2025, including a breakthrough yeast that breaks down bioplastics. The awards showcase how African scientists are solving real environmental and health challenges with world-changing discoveries.
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