Environment
What went right in 2025: the top 25 good news stories of the year
Scientists treated the âuntreatableâ, species bounced back, solar surged, deforestation fell, rivers were revitalised, and more The post What went...
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Super i-MiEV â The Japanese Car With The Chinese Heart
Francisco Shi has a problem. He has a lot of spare parts left over from his battery building project. You can read here about his home power plant...
Marylandâs Largest Solar Project Launches, On Old Coal Mine
Marylanders have apparently been good and nice this year. Rather than getting coal for Christmas, they got a large solar power plant installed on...
Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it?
Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun
380,000+ Oppose Trump Administration Effort to Roll Back Endangered Species Act Protections
Proposed rules would undermine nationâs most successful conservation law Washington D.C. â More than 380,000 Americans, including 17,000 Sierra...
Here Are Some Crucial Climate Actions You Can Take To Protect The Environment In 2026
Our eyes need to be on the environment in 2026. No longer will we accept individual guilt for climate degradation. Yes, changing behaviors is a...
Why a cheetah sperm bank may be key to saving the species from extinction
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In the heart of Namibia, a unique conservation project is quietly preparing for a future no one wants to...
China Gets Worldâs Largest Offshore Solar PV Project While USA ⊠I Better Not Speak
When I started covering the solar industry, the largest solar power project in the world had 100 megawatts (MW) of power capacity. This month, the...
How Mayor Mamdani Could Advance Solar in NYC
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) is leaning into 2026 with some thorough ideas for how Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani could...
Northern lights may delight this Christmas â here's what you need to know
Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas.
Solar, reimagined: meet the bright minds pushing it into the future
We shine a light on two individuals pushing boundaries in solar, from sunflower-inspired engineering to gamechanging perovskite science The post...
The Download: solar geoengineeringâs future, and OpenAI is being sued
This is todayâs edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whatâs going on in the world of technology. Solar...
Comet 3I/ATLAS displays greenish hue in new Gemini North telescope images
Gemini North captured new images of Comet 3I/ATLAS after it reemerged from behind the sun on its path out of the solar system. The data were...
MOCHI Blocks 90% Of Heat Transfer In Windows
Windows are a curse and a blessing. They let light in but solar heat as well. A new process could reduce solar gain. The post MOCHI Blocks 90% Of...
Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video)
The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.
2025's best photos of the natural world, from volcanoes to icebergs
A village buried by a landslide, the worldâs largest tidal bore and the aftermath of ferocious storms and wildfires appear in our pick of images...
ZOUPW 450W Portable Solar Panel â CleanTechnica Tested
The ZOUPW 450W Portable Solar Panel is designed for people who need reliable, renewable power wherever they go, whether thatâs camping off the...
Venus reaches superior solar conjunction today: What does it mean and can you see it?
A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.
Leading US Utility Trolls Trump Over Coal, Solar Power, And Green Hydrogen, Too
Duke Energy Florida credits solar power with the bulk of a $1 billion savings for ratepayers expected by March of this year, while experimenting...
10 must-know facts about Venus and its mysteries
Venus, often called Earth's twin, hides extreme conditions and secrets. It is the solar system's hottest planet due to a dense atmosphere. Its...
The world will fall into darkness for 6 minutes during the 2027 solar eclipse
A rare total solar eclipse, dubbed the 'Eclipse of the Decade,' will grace the skies on August 2, 2027. This celestial event, lasting over six...
Dr. Lilian Pintea of the Jane Goodall Institute to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026
Dr. Lilian Pintea of the Jane Goodall Institute to Deliver Keynote at Geo Week 2026 âMapping Technologies Accelerating Conservationâ Spotlights...
When will a total solar eclipse, the blood moon, and the ring of fire appear in 2026
2026 promises a celestial spectacle with four eclipses, including a rare "ring of fire" and a total solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe....
This fish-inspired filter removes over 99% of microplastics
Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers at the University of...
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