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Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants

A modern green and white electric train travels through a lush valley with forested mountains, with solar panels on the train tracks
The patented solar panels use existing unused space to generate clean electricity — without getting in the way of a single train.
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I spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens. I was shocked to discover that they are full of hope

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Parts of the US are about to see the hottest temps in over a decade. Here's how to stay safe

Know the warning signs of heat stroke — and how to prevent overheating in general — to protect yourself this summer.
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Report finds Indigenous cultural practices are a climate solution

Indigenous lands are crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. Research shows their health is a direct result of Indigenous stewardship.
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After a civil rights complaint, Chicago built the nation's largest air monitoring network

As extreme heat reshapes air quality, the network of 227 monitors is expected to help identify localized pollution hot spots.
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'Rare animals, photography, and Instagram' could help an Ivorian rainforest

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Switzerland has turned its train tracks into solar power plants

The patented solar panels use existing unused space to generate clean electricity — without getting in the way of a single train.
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Four states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings. The bipartisan effort is being called a 'blueprint'

Studies show that a single wildlife crossing can prevent around 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, saving billions of dollars.
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Oregon libraries loan trail cameras to locals who want to help save elusive porcupines

To access a trail camera, locals must be signed up to participate in one of the state’s citizen science studies.
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I spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens. I was shocked to discover how they're feeling

Young people are facing a future shaped by climate anxiety, political extremism, economic instability, and chronic loneliness. But that's only part of the story.
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Kelsey Pfendler becomes fastest person of any gender to row solo from California to Hawaii

She finished in 43 days, 17 hours, and 55 minutes. The American is also the youngest woman to row the route solo.
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