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Mongabay, a global environmental news outlet, just created a dedicated Solutions Desk to spotlight what's actually working to save the planet. The team will rigorously investigate and share real-world conservation wins so readers can find hope and replicate success.
Mongabay launched a dedicated Solutions Desk to report on what's actually working to save the planet, not just the problems. Their evidence-based journalism has already influenced Microsoft's carbon investments and community conservation efforts.
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.
Nearly 100 Miami middle schoolers pitched real environmental solutions to fix problems in their own neighborhoods, and the winners could receive up to $1,000 to make their ideas happen. From growing lettuce in recycled bottles to stopping beach erosion, these young innovators are tackling South Florida's toughest challenges.
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.
The University of Ghana is teaming up with a leading climate organization to make nature-based solutions central to Africa's development. The partnership aims to show that protecting nature isn't just environmental work—it's smart economics and community building. ##
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.
Scientists and farmers across the globe are working together to transform livestock from one of the most environmentally damaging sectors into a powerful climate solution. From Ukraine's peatlands to Brazil's Cerrado, a new movement is proving sustainable livestock production is possible.
The same artificial intelligence that made a game-changing move in Go could revolutionize how we fight climate change. Amen Ra Mashariki from the Bezos Earth Fund believes AI can discover environmental solutions that human experts haven't dreamed up yet.
Two plant-based burgers just became the first meat alternatives officially recognized as climate solutions by a UN-backed initiative. The Beyond Burger and Beyond Steak produce 88% less greenhouse gas than beef while meeting strict environmental standards.
Forests, wetlands, and mangroves are proving to be powerful climate fighters that cost less than high-tech solutions while creating thousands of jobs. Countries worldwide are discovering that restoring ecosystems protects communities from floods and droughts while boosting local economies.
South Korea is funding 17 companies to fast-track AI tools that cut building energy costs, predict water pipe failures, and detect air pollution. The program aims to bring these environmental solutions to market within two years.
Six innovative Kiwi projects tackling everything from ocean plastic to farm emissions just earned nominations for a multimillion-dollar global environmental prize. From mushroom packaging to edible bale wrap, these homegrown solutions could transform how the world fights climate change.
A Ghanaian soil scientist is championing a groundbreaking approach to stop illegal mining by empowering local communities instead of relying on failed top-down enforcement. His new book offers science-backed solutions to restore damaged lands while giving affected communities a real voice.
Middle school students in Atlanta are designing and implementing real climate solutions in their neighborhoods, from creek restoration to composting programs. The Green Heart STEM Challenge treats their ideas with professional-level seriousness, complete with budgets, mentorship, and actual grant funding.
Cities worldwide are proving climate action works with 11 solutions that are already cutting emissions and improving lives. A new report from engineering firm Arup and The Earthshot Prize shows what happens when local leaders take bold action.
Vietnam and Poland are joining forces to tackle climate change through a new partnership focused on green technology and sustainable economic growth. Twelve Polish companies brought innovative environmental solutions to Hanoi, opening doors for collaboration that could transform how both nations approach their climate goals.
A financial executive unveils a bold plan to tackle climate change through market mechanisms instead of economic restrictions. His new book outlines how billions of people could invest in planetary restoration while strengthening the global economy.
Scientists worldwide are turning to biomimicry, copying nature's billion-year-old designs to fight climate change with solutions that work with ecosystems instead of against them. From termite-inspired buildings to river systems that heal themselves, these nature-based approaches are proving both effective and sustainable.
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.
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