One Small Town Plans for Climate Change
Among rural communities, Grants Pass, Oregon, has notched an unlikely win. But limited resources threaten their sustainability plan’s success. One of the most iconic landmarks…
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Powering the future
Need a recharge? Scientists from ECU have built a better battery that could last much longer than your store-bought pack. But, there’s a catch. Our…
Scientists turn plastic waste and CO2 into sustainable fuel
Take plastic waste and CO2, then convert them into sustainable fuel by the help of a solar-powered reactor. This may sound too good to be…
Pilot project uses volcanic ash to make cement
The project takes advantage of ash from a 2021 eruption on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. In 2021, La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean…
Thinking about a heat pump? Here are a few things to consider
One consumer’s quest for a climate-friendly heating system yields useful information for those poised to take advantage of Inflation Reduction Act credits. When a powerful…
Swiss project places solar panels along railroad tracks
In Switzerland, the Sun-Ways startup has started to lay down solar panels placed between the rails of train tracks as part of a plan to…
No Kiln in Making Soda
Sodium carbonate, known as soda or soda ash, has been made on an industrial scale since the 1790s. Annual production worldwide is well over fifty…
Beyond the bin: giving biowaste a second life
It’s hard to imagine a world without coffee given how many people enjoy kick-starting their day with a freshly brewed cup. Once the coffee beans…
A green regulatory winter is coming – and this may be a good sign
French President Emmanuel Macron unleashed a storm of comments last week when he called for “a European regulatory pause” on environmental rules. Yet, as the…
Nano inks could change how we use energy
Humans use a lot of energy to create and maintain comfortable environments – heating and cooling our buildings, homes, cars and even our bodies. According…
Finnish and French cities chart Europe’s path to clean energy
In 2029, Finland’s oldest city, Turku, will celebrate reaching the grand old age of 800. At the same time, it hopes to reach another major…
Ships harness wind for voyage to a cleaner future
There is no mistaking Cristina Aleixendri’s enthusiasm – and competence – when it comes to talking about how wind-assisted shipping is on the verge of…
Greener Playgrounds Are an Overlooked Climate Solution
Across the country, cities are transforming asphalt schoolyards into spongy, shady community centers. The new schoolyard at PS 184M Shuang Wen, a grade school in…