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Researchers in Spain just proved you can grow grapes and generate solar power on the same land without sacrificing either one. The breakthrough could help farms worldwide produce food and clean energy together.
Grapevines grown under solar panels in southern Italy produced bunches nearly three times heavier than those in full sun, while also boosting local plant diversity. The breakthrough offers hope for farmers facing hotter, drier summers due to climate change.
A wine estate in South Africa has spent 40 years proving that a thousand ducks can do what chemicals never could: protect crops while healing the soil. Now ten neighboring farms are following their lead.
Italian researchers discovered that installing solar panels above vineyards doesn't just generate clean energy. It actually improves grape quality and helps vines survive summer heat.
Dogs are joining the fight against spotted lanternflies, an invasive pest threatening America's $320 billion wine industry. A citizen-science program is training everyday pet dogs to detect the insect's eggs before they hatch.
A vineyard on Mount Gilboa just proved farms can grow food and generate clean energy at the same time. The first harvest delivered over 30 tons of grapes plus hundreds of kilowatt-hours of electricity.
Rob Douglas just set his eighth world speed record in kitesurfing, averaging 49 mph over a mile of open water in France. But the Island waterman says watching his 8-year-old son fall in love with the sport brings him more joy than any trophy.
Farmers looking to pair solar panels with irrigation systems have a cheaper option than batteries. Spanish researchers found that storing water instead of electricity cuts costs and pays for itself in just over eight years.
A small island community just awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships to its graduating class, with every single student having volunteered during high school. Over 500 individual scholarships recognized students for academics, athletics, and their dedication to giving back.
High school seniors on Martha's Vineyard received $2.8 million in scholarship awards from their community, including memorial funds honoring beloved islanders who passed away. The emotional Class Night ceremony celebrated both student achievement and island generosity.
A community fund on Martha's Vineyard just handed out nearly $600,000 in scholarships to 10 local students, helping them pursue everything from college degrees to technical careers without drowning in debt. Over the past 12 years, MVYouth has now awarded more than $9 million to 123 young Islanders.
Massachusetts residents just started seeing major savings on their electric bills thanks to a locked-in price for offshore wind power that's half the cost of winter market rates. The 20-year contract could save ratepayers $1.4 billion while providing clean, stable energy from 62 turbines off Martha's Vineyard.
