A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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As California’s Emissions Rules Faces Court Battles, States Scramble To Save Their Climate Goals
With or without authority to regulate heightened tailpipe emissions, states plan to meet climate goals.
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Turning plastic into pain relief: scientists transform PET waste into paracetamol | The Optimist Daily
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a way to convert plastic bottle waste into paracetamol using genetically engineered E. coli.
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A heat wave hit New England’s grid. Clean energy saved the day.
On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of…
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Geothermal survives in ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill — but hurdles…
The new law preserves tax credits for geothermal, an industry that’s poised to grow with next-gen tech. But anti-China rules and tariffs still pose risks.
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This high-tech paint ‘sweats’ to cool your home naturally | The Optimist Daily
Scientists in Singapore have created a water-retaining, sunlight-reflecting paint that cools buildings passively, even in humid climates.
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Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy | Grist
In California’s water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and going solar, providing financial stability and saving water.
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Are There Alternatives to Plastics? – Earth Day
Discover sustainable alternatives to plastics! Explore seaweed packaging, bioplastics, silicone, and emerging innovations that promise a cleaner future.
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Combining Old and New: Aquaponics Opens the Door to Indigenous Food Security
Indigenous communities and partners are combining ancient knowledge with modern technology to revitalize food systems and self-determined economies in the face of ever-increasing climate pressures.
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All Chicago's city buildings now use 100% clean power | Grist
To achieve its climate goals, the city helped finance the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi River.
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Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better | World news | The Guardian
If Trump’s re-election is getting you down, these innovations in medicine and technology should cheer you up
