A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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Is the western U.S. experiencing a “water bankruptcy?”
World Water Day is a moment to reflect and a reminder that delaying action on the “global water bankruptcy” has real consequences.
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New ag tech could save the farm — and the planet
A robot that neutralizes weeds with lasers. Lightning machines that crack air molecules to make liquid fertilizer. It’s not sci fi — it’s a new tech boom in agriculture that promises to keep farmers growing the food we need while shrinking their climate footprint.
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What are green roofs and should you consider one? The history and benefits of green roofs | The Optimist Daily
Explore the design, environmental benefits, and considerations of green roofs while learning about their extensive history and recent revival.
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Should you switch to a heat pump? A climate-by-climate guide for U.S. homeowners
Heat pumps are popular, but are they right for you? Experts explain how to decide if one fits your home.
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Big gains for little terns: how Lindisfarne reserve is helping a rare bird survive tourism | The Guardian
Seasonal wardens and netted fences are helping protect the rare ground-nesting birds that arrive each spring on the UK’s shores
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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.
