Solar record-breaking China aims for 50GW installed in 2017
China, a consistent leader in solar power production and installation, is having another banner year with 25 gigawatts...
This company wants to turn food waste into building materials — here’s how
What do peanuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, and mushrooms have in common? In addition to being delicious, they could...
Plummeting insect population signals potential “ecological Armageddon”
Over the past three decades, the insect population has collapsed by 75 percent in nature reserves studied by scientists...
Greening the Earth could fight climate change as efficiently as cutting fossil fuels
Planting trees, revitalizing soil, and other natural environmental actions could prove as effective in fighting...
As the permafrost thaws, entire villages may be forced to move
Thawing permafrost is set to radically alter the landscape of northern parts of the United States. Roads, homes,...
Oil rig explodes in the middle of Lake Pontchartrain, injuring several near New Orleans
An oil rig on Lake Pontchartrain exploded on Sunday night in Kenner, Louisiana, home of the Louis Armstrong International...
World’s first ‘negative emissions’ power plant opens in Iceland
Go, Iceland! On Wednesday, the nation flipped the switch on the world’s first power plant that eliminates more...
The world’s mightiest river is dying
The Nile River, the longest in the world at 4,258 miles (6,853km), is shrinking in the face of several harsh environmental...
New super concrete makes buildings strong enough to withstand magnitude 9 earthquakes
Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico have laid bare the need...
Oxford, UK to create first zero-emissions zone in the world
Oxford, England, with its history of learning dating back to the 11th century, is now shifting into the future...
Mysterious giant hole cracks open in Antarctica
A giant hole the size of Maine or Lake Superior has suddenly appeared on the surface of Antarctica and scientists...
This hurricane-proof home can withstand a whack from a 200mph two-by-four
The ever-increasing threat of devastating hurricanes and tornadoes has inspired students from the University of...
Scientists warn CO2 from warming soils could lead to uncontrollable temperature rise
There's a lot scientists don't know about how global warming could impact Earth's natural systems. Now, a 26-year-study...
Report: solar power is the fastest growing source of new energy
The world is going green at an unprecedented rate. In 2016, renewable energy accounted for two-thirds of all new...
Cow farts may be contributing more to global warming than we realized
When you hear the words 'cow farts,' you probably giggle a little. But bovine flatulence and belches are pumping...
Catholic churches to make massive divestment from fossil fuels
To mark the anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, over 40 Catholic institutions have announced their...
BREAKING: Scotland bans fracking — indefinitely
Go, Scotland! After hearing an overwhelming response from the public on the process of fracking, the country’s...
California may ban gas and diesel-powered cars by 2030
Following in the footsteps of France, the UK, and Scotland, the state of California is now considering passing...
Here’s some climate hope: global CO2 emissions stayed static last year
The fall of coal and rise of renewable energy could be reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Netherlands...
VIDEO: 60,000-year-old preserved underwater forest discovered in the Gulf of Mexico
When Hurricane Ivan formed in 2004, it did more than devastate regions of the Caribbean and the United States’...
Volcanic eruption of Bali’s Mount Agung will temporarily cool Earth’s temperature
Bali's Mount Agung could erupt at any moment - and when it does, climate watchers may notice a slight shift from...
Sea turtles appear to be “bouncing back” from the brink of extinction
Good news! Despite man-made catastrophes and the unwelcome effects of climate change, populations of sea turtles...
Nicaragua joins Paris Accord, leaving the US and Syria as lone dissenters
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega has announced plans to sign the Paris Accord, leaving President Trump alone...
Puerto Rico could be without electricity for months due to Hurricane Maria
When Hurricane Maria pummeled Puerto Rico last Saturday with 155mph winds, hundreds of homes and businesses were...
New Antarctic farm will grow produce despite temperatures of -100 degrees F
Imagine having to go months without an adequate supply of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables. Scientists based...
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation donates $20M to support environmental causes
The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF) just announced their biggest portfolio of environmental grants ever given....
Dozens of Japanese cities and towns quietly go off-grid
Dozens of cities and towns in Japan have quietly shifted from traditional utility-based grid power system to a...
Supervolcano in Italy is “becoming more dangerous” as magma builds beneath the surface
Like the super volcano in Yellowstone National Park, experts have been preparing for the eruption of the Campi...
New study shows a 1-in-20 chance climate change will cause a complete societal collapse
Most of the world's human population, and the health of ecosystems across the planet, could face an existential...
Rapidly strengthening Hurricane Maria bears down on Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
Hurricane Maria, which is forecasted to slam into Puerto Rico and neighboring islands within hours, has officially...
