The Solar Industry Has Been Bogged Down by Red Tape. Digital Tools Are Changing That. These new technologies are making it easier to power up via the sun By Lindsey Botts March 15, 2026 In this story: solar, clean tech, clean energy, climate change
Can an Ultrasonic Device Burst the Algal Bloom Bubble? Sound waves show some promise in keeping toxic cyanobacteria at bay By Elijah de Castro October 12, 2025 In this story: technology, science
Bacteria to the Rescue Can microscopic creatures help get rid of humanity’s huge pile of plastic? By Lindsey Botts July 13, 2025 In this story: technology, Gee Whiz, science
How Can Builders Cut Their Carbon Emissions? Some think "massive timber" is the answer By Lindsey Botts April 28, 2025 In this story: technology, urban living, urban planning, climate change
Lightning-on-Demand Could Create the Green Fertilizer We've Been Waiting For Here's how to replace the Haber-Bosch process with something more decentralized By Cara Giaimo January 13, 2025 In this story: technology
These Are the Novel Batteries That Could Power the Energy Transition Three promising alternatives to lithium-ion By Elyse Hauser September 13, 2024 In this story: clean tech
Researchers Get Closer to Creating a Real-Life Jurassic Park Could bringing back extinct species serve a real conservation purpose? By Darren Incorvaia June 28, 2024 In this story: technology, endangered species
The Future of Desalination Lies With Small-Scale Household Systems Large municipal desalination plants create more problems than they solve By Julia Sklar April 9, 2024 In this story: clean tech, water, clean water
The Future of Environmentally Friendly Meat Is High-Tech These new animal-product alternatives duke it out over taste, texture, and nutrition—as well as sustainability By Larissa Zimberoff January 1, 2024 In this story: food and drink, climate change, vegetarian, vegan
Solar Geoengineering Could Wreak Havoc on the Planet To respond to climate change, we should focus on ramping down fossil fuels By Krystal Vasquez September 21, 2023 In this story: technology, climate change