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Science

New MIT study says 'quantified proof' Earth's ozone layer is healing

"It shows we can actually solve environmental problems.”

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Ideas

The new plug in stove is being called a breakthrough for people's health and the planet

It could easily end the debate over gas vs. electric stoves.

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Politics

Wisconsin just became the latest state to introduce a historic 'right to repair' law

The right to repair movement is growing and includes everything from iPhones to farm equipment.

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Politics

Trump says he'll ban paper straws in government and replace them with plastic

Is there actually a "best straw" for people who care about the planet?

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Science

Northwestern University scientists can create batteries out of industrial waste

Turning waste from vitamin production into green energy.

Articles

Tree-planting drones are firing ‘seed missiles’ into the ground. Less than a year later, they’re already 20 inches tall.

10 drones can plant 400,000 trees in a day — enough to combat climate change in real time.

Articles

The critical need for ecoliteracy during Earth Month and beyond

Without ecoliteracy, tree-growing initiatives can easily be misconstrued as a panacea and distract from other important work to conserve our environment.

Magnets Could Be the Answer to the Micro-Plastic Problem

?Magnets can be a device that pulls this planet together.

Science

Artist Creates Amazing Inflatable Shower Curtain To Help Save Water

If you take long showers you’re in for a rude awakening.

Artist Imagines How Climate Change and Technology Will Alter Earth Forever

Russian artist creates eerie illustrations of the future of our planet.

Science

Scientific American to use the term 'climate emergency' in magazine's future coverage

"This idea is not a journalistic fancy," writes a senior editor. "We are on solid scientific ground."

Design

GM highlights its huge pivot to all-electric vehicles in hilarious Super Bowl ad

Will Ferrell isn't gonna let friggin' NORWAY dominate us in the race for cleaner cars.