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California is embarking on a revolutionary initiative to install solar panels over 6,400 km of open canals, potentially generating up to 13 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy. The project, called Project Nexus, is a collaboration between the University of California-Merced, the California Department of Water Resources, the Turlock Irrigation District, and Solar AquaGrid. By covering […]

Canada’s reliance on food imports, especially during the winter months, is driving the growth of domestic food production through greenhouses and vertical farming. In 2023, Ontario’s greenhouse sector saw a 9.2% rise in farm gate value, reaching $2.5 billion, marking over a decade of continuous growth. Vertical farming, which uses stacked layers in controlled environments,

A recent United Nations report advocates for “Deep Change Theory” as a transformative solution to the climate crisis, pollution, and biodiversity loss. This theory calls for profound shifts in societal values, consumption behaviors, and global governance systems, suggesting that incremental changes have proven inadequate in addressing these crises. The report stresses that issues such as

Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a next-generation solar absorber material capable of converting more than 90% of captured sunlight into heat. Unlike traditional solar panels, which generate electricity directly, this material is designed for thermal energy applications and could drastically improve the performance of concentrated solar power (CSP) systems. It

In southern Spain, olive farmers in Andalusia are protesting the rise of large-scale solar farms that risk uprooting ancient olive groves, some of which have stood for centuries. Regions like Jaén and Córdoba, world-renowned for olive oil production, face the potential loss of around 100,000 olive trees due to government-backed solar initiatives. Authorities have labeled

A groundbreaking plan is underway in Cornwall to build Europe’s first research center dedicated to the rare and fragile Atlantic temperate rainforest. Led by the Thousand Year Trust, the proposed £750,000 facility will be located at Cabilla, a rewilded former farm on Bodmin Moor. The goal is to boost research and awareness of these unique

Indonesia is undertaking one of the world’s most aggressive deforestation projects, planning to clear over 4.3 million hectares of tropical forest—an area larger than Belgium—for large-scale plantations of sugarcane, rice, and other crops intended for bioethanol fuel and food production. The project is centered in regions like Merauke in Papua and Central Kalimantan, both of

Glaciers around the world are melting at an alarming pace, and the effects are showing up close to home. Scientists estimate that from 2000 to 2023, the Earth lost about 6.5 trillion tonnes of glacial ice, causing sea levels to rise by nearly 18 millimeters. In New York City, sea levels are projected to rise

Researchers from Brookhaven National Laboratory and Virginia Tech have achieved a major breakthrough in artificial photosynthesis, developing a synthetic system that efficiently converts sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into clean energy and valuable chemicals. This system mimics natural photosynthesis, producing hydrogen—a clean energy source—and other useful compounds, with no harmful byproducts. The test results were

Alberta has launched a transformative Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system that shifts the financial burden of recycling from municipalities to the producers of packaging and paper products. This change is expected to save cities like Edmonton nearly $24 million annually, already reflected in a $5 monthly drop in waste utility fees for households. The program