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Farmers Are Using Wool To Save Water

By Lindsey King

Increasing ‘Christmas Typhoons’ Dampen Philippines Holiday Season

By Chad de Guzman

As Global Cities Expand Rapidly, People Must Be at the Center of Planning

By Anacláudia Rossbach

It Might Be Time To Find a New Way to Talk About Climate

By Justin Worland
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How Cities Are Using Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Floods

Floodable parks and green roofs can help to absorb and slow down the large masses of water during a flood.

By Natalie Donback

The Rise of Carbon-Neutral Neighborhoods

So far 22 cities have joined the global carbon-neutral cities alliance.

By Marina Lopes and And Video by Andrew D. Johnson

Why Top Brands Are Encouraging Customers to Buy Second-Hand

Companies are turning to resale, repair, and rental models to extend the life of garments, reduce waste, and lower their carbon footprint.

By Marina Lopes

Cyclone Chido Leaves Hundreds Dead in French Territory of Mayotte

France rushed rescue teams and supplies to its largely poor overseas department in the Indian Ocean that has suffered widespread destruction.

By GERALD IMRAY and SYLVIE CORBET / AP

The Trouble With the Ultra-Rich's Environmentalism

Zero-carbon mansions and super-yachts are less a sign of a sustainable future than a highly exclusive one.

By Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan

Where Does Corporate Climate Action Go in 2025?

If you think about the private sector and climate change as 2024 wraps up, things may not look so good at first glance. But there's hope.

By Justin Worland

AI Is Making Buildings More Efficient

A new study estimates AI could help buildings reduce their energy consumption and emissions by at least 8%.

By Andrew R. Chow

Big Storms Highlight Efforts to Protect Water Systems

Climate emergencies are putting more pressure on cities around the world to protect water systems.

By Micheline Maynard

See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu

A wildfire, labeled the Franklin Fire, has spread across more than 2,500 acres along California’s Pacific coastline, including Malibu.

By Maya Chung

Three-Quarters of the Earth Has Gotten Drier

Climate change has tipped the world into long-term desiccation

By Jeffrey Kluger

Why Community Solar Is Key to the Clean Energy Transition

Over a third of Americans rent, and over half of homeowners can’t use their rooftops for solar. Community solar power can help fill this gap.

By Sarah Sax and Video by Andrew D. Johnson

Watch: Panasonic's Microwave Factory Runs Entirely on Renewables

In December 2024, Panasonic transitioned its RE100 site in Wales to be powered entirely by clean energy.

By Andrew D. Johnson

What is the Future of U.S. Climate Policy?

Climate policy discussions have hit a fever pitch as companies, advocates, and officials try to figure out the new rules of the road.

By Justin Worland

The True Cost of Black Friday

The metals contained in that sale-priced gizmo spawn huge environmental damage and fuel abuses.

By Vince Beiser

Brazil Recycling Co-ops Are Helping Turn Plastic Waste into Shoes

Sneaker brand Veja has teamed up with recycling waste workers in Brazil to breathe new life into plastic waste.

By Victoria Malloy and Video by Andrew D. Johnson

The Makers of Netflix's Buy Now on Consumerism

Nic Stacey and Flora Bagenal discuss their documentary and how to fight our shopping addiction.

By Esha Chhabra
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