A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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Wind and solar energy production in US surpasses coal for the first time in history | The Optimist Daily
Renewable energy sources outperform coal, marking a milestone in the United States’ energy shift.
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Creating Energy Independence in the High Arctic – RMI
In remote Kotzebue, Alaska, wind and solar provide peace of mind
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8 Lies About Solar Energy That Make Fossil Fuels Look Extra Ugly – Earth Day
Dive into why solar power isn’t just cleaner and cheaper, but also a prettier alternative to the dirty, destructive world of fossil fuels.
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5 Myths About Wind Energy That Will Blow You Away – Earth Day
Wind energy is one of the most efficient forms of renewable energy, but it is often misunderstood. Here are 5 misconceptions about wind energy debunked.
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Do Animal Species Have a Right to Exist? – Earth Day
As biodiversity declines, the Rights of Nature movement asks: should animals and ecosystems have legal rights, and what does that mean for humanity’s future?
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Communities Hold the Key to Tackling Plastic Pollution – Earth Day
A global study shows how communities can fight plastic pollution—no PhD needed. Cleanup efforts, big or small, spark real change.
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Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy
In California’s water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and installing solar, providing financial stability and saving water.
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Building with Biomass: A New American Harvest – RMI
How manufacturing building products from domestically sourced upcycled biomass can create more jobs and affordable healthy housing
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The wasted potential of garbage dumps
Toxic landfills are emblems of environmental injustice across the US. Clean energy can remake them.
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Designing Cities from Nature’s Blueprint – Earth Day
Reimagine cities as living ecosystems where biomimicry, permaculture, and Feng Shui, unite to create sustainable, resilient, and nature-inspired urban spaces.
