A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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New York becomes first state to commit to all-electric new buildings
The state finalized rules ensuring most new edifices will install electric heat pumps and stoves instead of gas appliances, lowering costs and improving…
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How wind turbines could coexist peacefully with bats and birds
As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat the turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, new approaches can help.
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Stripping the EPA's Ability to Regulate Emissions is Anti-Life – Earth Day
Pro-life must include the planet: protecting unborn and vulnerable means backing EPA action and climate policy to safeguard air, water, and future lives.
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Peak Energy’s new battery is cooler than lithium-ion systems
The startup’s first sodium-based grid-battery project has a novel design that cuts costs by virtually eliminating the need for temperature controls.
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Indigenous Wisdom Is the Earth’s Oldest Climate Education – Earth Day
Indigenous peoples protect 80% of Earth’s biodiversity. Their traditional knowledge offers vital climate education and solutions for a sustainable future.
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The Dirty Dozen: How Plastic Has Infected Everything – Earth Day
Plastics degrade into toxic microplastics found in our bodies, food, and air. EARTHDAY.ORG calls for global cuts in plastic production by 2040.
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Solar is Shining Bright in Pakistan – Earth Day
Developing countries are leading the global move to solar, solarizing faster than developed countries. How? People-driven movements and cheap solar panels.
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Life in the soil was thought to be silent. What if it isn’t?
A handful of scientists have started to train their ears to the worms, grubs and roots underground. They were not prepared for what they heard.
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Helsinki marks a year without traffic deaths, thanks to slower speeds and smarter streets | The Optimist Daily
Helsinki celebrates a year without traffic deaths, thanks to lower speed limits, safer street design, and strong public transit.
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Heat pumps can help clean up factories — and save lives
Americans could save $1.1 trillion in public health costs by replacing thousands of industrial boilers that burn gas, oil, and other fuels nationwide.
