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The world installed a record-breaking 511 gigawatts of solar power in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Solar accounted for three-quarters of all new renewable energy added worldwide, marking the fastest clean energy expansion in history.
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions dropped 2% in 2025, hitting their lowest level since the 1870s and marking more than half a century's worth of progress toward a cleaner future. The nation achieved its first coal-free year in over 140 years while cutting total emissions to 367 million metric tons.
Four astronauts just launched on humanity's first moon mission in over half a century, marking a giant leap forward for space exploration. The nearly 10-day Artemis II journey will test critical systems and conduct groundbreaking science as we prepare to return humans to the lunar surface.
Brazil just passed a law letting separating couples share custody of their pets, recognizing animals as cherished family members. With 160 million pets in a country of 213 million people, the new law responds to how deeply Brazilians bond with their furry companions.
New satellite data shows methane-capturing digesters are cleaning up dairy farms across California. When they work right, these systems slash emissions by up to 80%, but researchers found rare leaks can wipe out months of progress in hours.
Four astronauts blasted off Wednesday on a historic journey that will take humans closer to the Moon than anyone has ventured in over half a century. The mission marks a major leap forward in returning humans to lunar exploration.
India's capital is teaming up with a leading agricultural research institute to make the city greener and healthier. The partnership promises cleaner air and better soil for millions of residents.
Nigeria just launched a national program offering prizes up to $40,000 for outstanding student research. The initiative aims to transform academic work from a graduation requirement into a celebrated driver of national progress.
Researchers flew directly behind a commercial airliner at 30,000 feet to study contrails and discovered cleaner jet engines can actually reduce these climate-warming clouds. The breakthrough could help airlines shrink their environmental footprint without grounding flights.
Global renewable energy capacity soared by 692 gigawatts in 2025, reaching a record 5,149 GW as countries turn to clean power amid energy security concerns. Solar and wind energy drove 97% of the growth, proving the world can expand green energy even during uncertain times.
Egypt is teaming up with L'Oréal to accelerate its circular economy goals through cutting-edge recycling and carbon reduction initiatives. The partnership shows how multinational expertise can power local environmental progress while creating jobs.
Solar and wind power smashed records in 2025, adding 692 gigawatts of clean energy worldwide even as geopolitical crises threatened energy supplies. Countries investing in homegrown renewables are weathering economic storms better than those dependent on fossil fuel imports.
Working Kenyans are reporting higher incomes and better financial outlooks, with optimism climbing to its highest level in two years. Despite ongoing challenges, more people are building both formal and informal savings while creating multiple income streams to secure their futures.
Germany just launched a major clean energy auction inviting projects from solar to wind to storage, marking real progress toward its climate goals. The Innovation Tender welcomes creative combinations of renewable technologies to power the nation's green future.
A small trial in Calgary found that high-dose vitamin B3 helped 82% of glioblastoma patients avoid disease progression for six months, compared to the typical 54%. While early and requiring more study, the affordable supplement appears to rejuvenate immune cells to better fight this aggressive cancer.
Between 1989 and 2024, the UK reduced cancer deaths from 355 to 247 per 100,000 people—a historic 30% decline driven by screening programs and vaccines. The progress proves that early detection and prevention can beat cancer when we invest in them.
Four astronauts are about to embark on humanity's first moon flyby in over 50 years, spending 10 days testing the spacecraft that will return humans to lunar orbit. NASA's Artemis 2 mission represents a carefully choreographed journey that brings us one giant leap closer to establishing a permanent presence on the moon.
Patients with low-grade brain tumors in England and Wales can now access vorasidenib, the first new adult brain tumor treatment approved in the UK in two decades. The drug helps patients delay harsh chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments while living longer without their disease progressing.
American homeowners and communities installed a record-breaking 1.9 gigawatts of small-scale solar panels in the final three months of 2025, marking the strongest quarter ever for distributed solar power. The surge reflects a growing shift toward clean energy that puts power generation right where people live and work.
Four astronauts are about to fly closer to the Moon than any human in over 50 years. The mission launches April 1 and could break records while testing systems for a permanent lunar base.
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