
Coming soon to a lake near you: Floating solar panels
New research finds that "floatovoltaics" could generate a substantial amount of energy worldwide.
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The essential guide to picking the best EV charging app: 'Say goodbye to range anxiety'
Sure, most EVs have their own built-in charging apps — but it's important to have a solid backup to assuage potential range anxiety from an inconsistent charging infrastructure.
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Breakthrough union contract for electric school bus workers promises better lives and cleaner air
For nearly a century, a substantial portion of America’s iconic yellow school buses have been manufactured at a factory in Fort Valley, a town of 9,000 people surrounded by peach and pecan orchards in central Georgia.
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Tour the eco house of the future: Affordable, 3D-printed, and fully recyclable
These first-of-their-kind homes could solve the global housing crisis — and upend the construction industry through sustainability.
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These state parks now offer blind visitors an app to help them safely explore on their own
One state will now offer free access to an accessibility app called Aira, helping blind and low vision state park visitors enjoy their adventures.
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What happens when you return a fridge? For one company, it becomes a donation to a food bank
This appliance company has partnered with two other companies to supply Feeding America food banks with like-new refrigerators and fresh food.
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Ahead of this year's record-breaking hurricane season, a group of climate scientists helps Caribbean families protect their homes
Preparing for Atlantic hurricane season is always a priority in the Caribbean, especially when forecasts project high numbers of storms, as they do for 2024.
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Google announces AI oceans project to track, mitigate human harm at sea
A new AI map announced by Google and Global Fishing Watch aims to bring transparency to human activity at sea.
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These families feel like they 'won the lottery' after their neighborhood was picked for first-ever geothermal heating & cooling network
An energy provider's new project will provide cheap, eco-friendly heating and cooling for an entire neighborhood. And this first-of-its-kind network hopes to inspire more opportunities for other lucky homeowners and renters.
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These are the 5 best hybrids & electric vehicles of 2024, according to Edmunds
These are picks of the best cars, trucks, and SUVs of 2024, according to Edmunds’ independent review. And the good news is that they’re all more eco-friendly than their gas-powered competitors.
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Innovative aluminum plant to reduce CO2 by 75% and double US production, after federal funding
Aluminum is a crucial raw ingredient in the fight against climate change. But to ensure the transition off fossil fuels is a clean one, the industry needs a serious makeover. A new federally funded “green smelter” could help make that happen.
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