Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days... if people understand what they mean
Humidity doesn’t just make you feel sticky and uncomfortable — it also creates extra dangerous conditions on hot days.
Read MoreCan electric cars be powered with solar panels?
Solar panels aren't perfectly efficient technology, as much of the energy collected is lost to heat. Today's most efficient panels generate power from about 22.8% of the sunlight it collects.
Read MoreThis week, Apple will donate $10 to America's national parks on every qualifying Apple Pay purchase you make
The initiative will be followed by a national park-themed Apple Watch challenge, as well as the rollout of new trail-guiding features on Apple Maps.
Read MoreCow poo-powered ships make first foray into Japanese waters, testing future feasibility
Sourcing biogas from local dairy farms, this initiative could reshape the maritime industry and help achieve Japan’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Read More'Wood vaulting': A simple climate solution you've probably never heard of
Forests throughout the West are overgrown and full of flammable vegetation, fueling wildfires and carbon emissions. Could burying it help solve the problem?
Read MoreFlorida is building a freshwater reservoir the size of Manhattan
The project is slated to supply clean drinking water to millions of South Florida residents.
Read More12 Ideas To Celebrate World Humanitarian Day
More than ever, the world needs humanitarian support — and those who step up to serve that role deserve our support.
Read MoreHawaii youth force state to commit to decarbonizing entire transportation network
The historic agreement comes two years after 13 youth plaintiffs sued the state Department of Transportation.
Read MoreScientists combat PFAS contamination in water using 'oxidizing bubbles'
In a recent case study, the method was shown to remove 99.2% of PFAS from water every day for six months.
Read MoreHow biochar could be the secret weapon in the fight against climate change
A new study shows that Bhutan has the potential to sequester 68% of its greenhouse gas emissions through biochar, a carbon-rich material made from organic waste that is used to help plants grow.
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