Solar panels are getting a cool new upgrade. Scientists have come up with a smart material called EP. It acts like a bodyguard for solar panels, shielding them from damage and fixing themselves when needed. This is a game-changer because it means solar panels can last longer and work better, even in rough weather. EP is made up of special parts that can move around ...
The Conservation Foundation is putting on a free event to talk about how shopping choices can help the planet. It's called \"Shopping with the Environment in Mind\" and will happen on November 21 at McDonald Farm in Naperville. The event is from 4:30 to 5:30 p. m. Diane Osgood, an environmental economist from Oswego, will be the speaker. She wrote a book called \"Yo...
Indigenous communities from across South America made a powerful statement at the recent climate talks in Belém, Brazil. This was not just another meeting for them. It was a chance to show the world that they are key players in the fight against climate change. They came from all corners of the continent, from the high Andes to the dense Amazon. Their message was cl...
In 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) told countries to cut pollution and help the climate. But they forgot something important: nature's rights. The ruling was about how climate change hurts people, not about nature itself. It's like saying, \""Let's clean up the park, but only because we want to use it, not because the trees and animals deserve better. ...
Indonesia is on a mission to tackle pollution and climate change. They have ambitious targets: reducing emissions by 31% independently and up to 43% with international support. A key part of this mission is protecting and restoring their forests and land, which are vital for this goal. But there's a catch: they need money, and not just from the government. Private c...
Prince William is taking action to back up the brave folks who are fighting to keep the Amazon rainforest safe. He's launching a new plan to support Indigenous communities and environmental activists in Brazil. These groups are often in danger just for trying to protect one of the world's most important ecosystems. The prince is in Brazil for an awards event for his...
In recent years, China has been making big moves to blend its digital economy with environmental protection and carbon neutrality goals. To understand how these areas influence each other, researchers looked at daily data from early 2019 to mid-2025. They used a special method to break down the data into long-term, short-term, and sudden changes. This helped them see...
In Algeria, dealing with oil waste is a big job. One method, called stabilization/solidification (S/S), has been used for ten years to treat drill cuttings from the Ain Amenas oil field. This method mixes waste with cement and sodium silicate to make it safe. After a decade, scientists checked if this method still works. They looked at how well it stops harmful stuf...
Falmouth is at a crossroads. The town council has taken a bold step to limit pesticides and fertilizers, but not everyone is on board. This fall, voters will decide whether to keep these restrictions or repeal them. It's a big deal, not just for the town, but for the health of people, pets, and the environment. Back in the 1960s, Rachel Carson warned us about the da...
Pests can be a real headache, but using cruel traps or harmful chemicals isn't the only way to deal with them. There are smarter, kinder methods that work just as well. First, let's talk about those sticky tape bands people use to keep pests off trees. They might stop some bugs, but they also catch butterflies, bees, and even birds. Freeing them often means hurting ...