A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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How England’s largest forest went from commodity to conservation haven | The Guardian
Kielder in Northumberland is balancing commercial production with conserving peatland and rare plants and animals
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UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds | The Guardian
Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI Economics
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The household battery revolution that could change energy bills and the world
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies
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To complete its green transition, Europe should mine its own trash
Lithium in old batteries. Cobalt in discarded electronics. Study finds these buried materials could supply over half of what the clean energy economy will need.
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What happens to the small things when the big things disappear?
A new study reveals that dung beetles—and the ecosystem services they provide—collapse when elephants disappear, offering evidence of coextinction in the wild.
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Researchers build a hemp plastic that rivals PET | The Optimist Daily
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How switching out timber for hemp can revamp sustainable low-carbon construction | The Optimist Daily
Exploring hemp’s potential as a low-carbon building material and environmental ally.
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World Trade Organization launches first global agreement to curb overfishing | The Optimist Daily
The WTO’s first environmental pact takes effect, tackling harmful fishing subsidies to protect ocean life and global food security.
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Sea lion film crew helps with ocean floor mapping and species conservation | The Optimist Daily
Novel studies involving Australian sea lions are opening up exciting new avenues for oceanography and marine conservation.
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Power to the people: how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising US utility costs | Solar power | The Guardian
More Americans are using small solar panels in their back yards or balconies as a clean way to cut their electric bills
