Alaska is spending weeks debating a pipeline that keeps changing shape. The project, now pushed by a private firm that took a majority stake last year, promises to carry gas 800 miles from the North Slope to a plant near Kenai. Supporters call it a jobs engine and a step toward energy security, but
A drive that used to be a quick commute now leads to a whole new world. The Muddy Little Cowboy Ranch is about thirty miles east of Hanover, Colorado. Cell phones barely work there and you can’t order food online. Linda Childers lives off the land. She grows her own vegetables and buys mea
The Duchy of Cornwall, which manages land for the Prince of Wales, has announced it will sell about one-fifth of its properties over the next ten years. The money from these sales, expected to raise around 200 million pounds, will go toward building new homes, boosting renewable energy, and restorin
A quiet revolution is happening on store shelves. Premium brands are ditching plastic in favor of glass, not just to save the planet—but to sell more stuff. Data shows that 89% of high-end companies plan to make the switch by 2026. Why? Because glass screams “this is special” far louder than any lab
Hanalei sits where the river greets the ocean, not far from towering waterfalls. Unlike busy tourist spots, this place keeps things simple. Small shops and food stands line the streets instead of chain stores. The town still feels like a farming village, even as visitors arrive. The bay’s wooden pie
In Western Pennsylvania, a small but growing number of people are choosing to live without relying on local utilities or modern technology. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, and generate power from the sun—all while saving money and reducing their environmental footprint. While some fully
The push for greener energy has put batteries in the spotlight. Wind and solar power can't always match demand, so batteries store extra energy for cloudy or windless days. Most big projects today use lithium-ion batteries. But these have big problems. Mining lithium harms dry regions. Chile and Ar
A Finnish company and a Texas-based chemical giant are teaming up to turn factory fumes into useful stuff. SharpCell Oy, which makes soft, fluffy materials used in wipes, diapers, and even table covers, now uses chemicals created from captured CO2 instead of regular oil-based ingredients. Celanese,
The 48th meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society in India took place at Jamshedpur College from January 29 to 31, 2026. The event drew scientists, teachers, and government leaders from India and eight other countries. Speakers covered many topics. They explained how the environment can ch
Most people grab toilet paper without thinking twice, but picking the right kind can actually make a difference for the planet. Traditional toilet paper comes from trees, often cut down in places like Canada or Brazil, and its production uses huge amounts of water and energy. Even worse, the bleachi
