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The world's largest battery maker just hit a major milestone in developing solid-state batteries that could make electric vehicles safer, longer-lasting, and faster to charge. Multiple companies are racing to bring this game-changing technology to drivers by 2027.
A British town transformed itself into a living laboratory and discovered its biggest park doesn't just cool itself down. It actually lowers temperatures, reduces noise, and cleans the air for hundreds of feet beyond its borders.
A major telecommunications company is proving that sustainability doesn't have to be complicated. Telecel Ghana is reducing its carbon footprint through solar power, biodegradable SIM cards, and tree planting while showing other businesses how to start small and build momentum.
That decade-old Kindle gathering dust can transform into a useful calendar, clock, or information display. Tech enthusiasts are sharing free tools to breathe new life into outdated e-readers instead of tossing them in the trash.
A Turkish entrepreneur figured out how to make a 2007 Nokia phone access modern AI chatbots, giving the classic device a creative second life. The free app transforms an obsolete phone into an AI assistant through an ingenious workaround.
Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin created tiny artificial channels inspired by living cells that could make extracting lithium for batteries much faster and cleaner. The breakthrough could speed up domestic lithium supply for smartphones, electric cars, and the power grid.
A Malaysian company is transforming local crops into nutritious plant-based beverages, helping the nation reduce food imports while creating jobs. Pure Mylk's innovative technology keeps products fresh longer without refrigeration, making healthy food accessible across Southeast Asia.
Bel Group jumped from fourth to first place in methane action rankings, proving that corporate commitment to climate targets delivers real results. Companies in the Dairy and Methane Action Alliance now score nearly three times higher than competitors who aren't taking action.
Eight British clean energy companies are heading to Singapore to bring solutions that could transform how Southeast Asia powers its future. The program has already helped 24 UK firms tap into the region's urgent need for smarter energy use.
An MIT team just won NASA's top prize for solving a problem we didn't know space needed: what to do with garbage on the moon. Their system transforms packaging waste into useful tools and parts, making lunar living more sustainable.
Apartment dwellers may soon find EV charging as convenient as parking in their own garage. LAZ Parking is rolling out smart charging technology across its 5,700 locations that lets buildings add five times more charging ports without expensive electrical upgrades.
The Netherlands just chose a future where utility companies aren't locked into outdated technology. Dutch energy operators selected Trilliant to build a flexible smart meter system that can evolve for decades.