Block by block, he aims to fight injustice and save the planet
Solar panels and clean heat shouldn’t be limited to the wealthy, says Donnel Baird, who’s bringing green power to low-income neighborhoods.
How protecting the ocean can save species and stop climate change
By over-exploiting fisheries and mining and drilling the sea floor, humanity is risking not just the ocean’s health but our own, a new report shows.
Saving the West’s most iconic cactus from climate change
A warming world means the invasive buffelgrass — a danger to the cactus — is thriving.
Biden administration backs nation’s biggest wind farm off Martha’s Vineyard
The Biden administration took a crucial step Monday toward approving the nation’s biggest offshore wind energy project, which officials say signals the start to the...
A lesson in electric school buses
School board seals deal to bring 300 electric school buses to Montgomery County. The buses will recharge at night and run during the day. During...
This Austrian ski resort is preparing for a snowless future
St. Corona, a small village at the foot of the Alps, has long relied on skiers to support the local economy. But in a changing...
Perspective | The avocado in your Super Bowl guacamole is bad for the environment. You can make it better.
Avocado farms are bad for the environment and are frequently mired in economic and social problems, particularly in Mexico. But through sustainability certification, U.S. consumers...
The Empire State Building and its related buildings are now powered by wind
The Empire State Building and its 13 related properties are buying wind power, making it the nation’s largest real estate portfolio to go green.