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...
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...
US and Russia are teaming up to build a lunar spaceport
The space agencies of Russia and the United States just signed a joint statement to develop projects to further...
Provocative street art installation shows baby peering over US-Mexico border wall
Renowned street artist JR has installed a provocative new piece on the US-Mexico border. Best-known for his artistic...
Midwest greenhouse heated with geothermal energy produces citrus year-round for $1 per day
Those who live in the Midwest United States understand how difficult it can be to eat local during winter. But...
How long US residents have to wait until the next solar eclipse
If you find yourself wanting more after yesterday's highly-anticipated total solar eclipse, don’t fret. In just...
You can own one of six lighthouses for about $10K — here’s how
If you’ve ever dreamt of snuggling up in a lighthouse with a cozy book and hot cocoa, here’s your chance. The...
NASA is hiring a ‘Planetary Protection Officer’ – and the job pays six figures
If you grew up loving Men in Black and Independence Day, we may have found the gig for you. NASA is hiring a “planetary...
Honolulu is the first US city to ban using your phone while crossing the street
Most people think they can walk and text, but statistics prove otherwise. Between 2015 and 2016, for instance,...
Trump may reverse decision on the Paris climate accord, says French President Macron
When President Trump announced plans to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, the decision drew criticism from US states...
The UN just passed a historic treaty banning nuclear weapons worldwide
Could world peace be on the horizon? Last Friday the United Nations passed a total ban on nuclear weapons in an...
Study reveals where climate change is most likely to induce food violence
Much has been written about how rising temperatures will affect climate and sea levels, but global warming is expected...
US states and cities say they’re sticking to the Paris Accord without Trump
President Donald Trump said he was elected to represent Pittsburgh, not Paris, as he withdrew the United States...
BREAKING: Trump announces U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement
During a highly anticipated speech at the Rose Garden, climate denier President Donald Trump announced that the...
G7 leaders openly say climate change consensus does not include US
The rest of the world is beginning to count the United States out of the climate change battle, if a recent statement...
Tesla’s highly-anticipated solar roofs go up for pre-order today
tweeted that orders for the highly anticipated tiles will begin this afternoon. He wrote, “Tesla solar glass...
2017 Goldman Environmental Prize recognizes 6 activists who risk life and limb to protect the environment
The winners of the 2017 Goldman Environmental Prize show you don't have to be a celebrity or politician to make...
6 reasons the clean energy revolution doesn’t need Trump’s blessing
President Donald Trump’s anti-environment blitzkrieg is leaving many of us struggling to catch up to and understand...
Clean energy jobs outnumber fossil fuel jobs in most US states
Clean energy is increasingly providing work for people across the United States, contrary to what the president...
Total worldwide solar capacity surged by 50 percent in 2016
The sun is shining brightly on solar power right now, as the total amount added in the world grew by a whopping...
New EPA chief Scott Pruitt’s emails reveal troubling oil-industry ties
Email already hobbled one politician; could it prove to be the downfall of another? The writing might be on the...
Elon Musk says we’ll need a universal basic income when all jobs are automated
In a recent interview with CNBC, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed the future of work, where many of us...
US and China – the world’s two biggest polluters – agree to ratify the Paris climate deal
The United States and China just announced that they will formally join the Paris climate agreement. The world's...
Someone built a tiny wall around Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Someone finally listened to the passionate “build a wall” chants of Donald Trump supporters, but it’s not...
The country’s largest wind farm is coming to New York
The largest offshore wind farm in the US could be coming soon to New York, if the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)...
US, Mexico and Canada pledge 50% clean energy by 2025
In an announcement late Monday, the White House said all three North American leaders have agreed to source 50...
The number of pregnant women with Zika in the US just tripled
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just announced that the number of pregnant women in the US with...
American Coywolf is a fascinating hybrid species with supercharged adaptation
Residents of the Northeast region of the United States are likely aware of their wild canine neighbors. Even if...
Infographic Shows Surprising Trends in Summer Energy Use Across the United States
It's no secret that households across the US blast the AC when the summer heat sets in, leading to high electricity...
U.S. to face worst droughts in 1,000 years, says new study
Hang on to your water bottles. The United States is primed for the worst droughts recorded in the last 1,000...
