Scientists found a groundbreaking new reason to plant more trees
Microbes living in tree bark are absorbing methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere on a massive scale, a study found.
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Seeking nominations for Business Insider's third annual climate action list
Nominations are now open for Business Insider's third annual climate action list of global leaders who are working to curb the climate crisis.
What Americans say they want on climate versus what Biden and Trump are offering
Trump says he'd "drill, baby, drill" for fossil fuels that are causing the climate crisis. Biden wants to invest in renewables and a green workforce.
The most common type of EV battery is a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution, scientists say
Scientists found PFAS used in lithium-ion batteries in air, water, snow, and soil near chemical plants in the US, Belgium, and France.
Hotels and offices are using an AI tool that scans what they throw in the trash to reduce their food waste and cut costs
Hilton has experimented with different portion sizes of fruit and smoked salmon at its breakfast buffets based on insights from AI cameras.
Extreme heat is affecting workers this summer. New federal rules would require bosses to provide rest, water, and shade.
The proposal would affect workers in industries like farming, and construction who've been exposed to record-setting heat waves this summer.
Within a year of completing solar-installation training, I landed a full-time job that lets me live the life I want
Aaron Nichols' six-week solar-installation training program opened up a new career path as a marketer in the solar industry.
Solar jobs are in high demand and have a low barrier to entry — now is the time to break into the industry
Solar-installation jobs are expected to grow significantly by 2032, largely because of environmental goals, tax incentives, and a worker shortage.
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The Supreme Court discards Chevron doctrine, unleashing a threat to Biden's climate policies
The Supreme Court curtailed the federal government's power to regulate the environment.
The Supreme Court is poised to unleash a weapon against Biden's climate policies
The Supreme Court is poised to curtail the federal government's power to regulate the environment, including President Joe Biden's climate policies.
A millennial who switched from working on oil rigs to wind turbines says he's been promoted faster in renewable energy
Shaun Mitchell advanced from a wind technician to a supervisor within a few years after leaving the oil and gas industry.
The fastest-growing career in the US is in wind power. Here's what employees make, what it's like, and how to land a job.
Wind farms are popping up worldwide to fight the climate crisis, and they're hiring aggressively.
How to support the bioeconomy in your everyday life
The bioeconomy uses renewable and natural resources to produce food, energy, and goods.
Amazon is trying to eliminate plastic that doesn't get recycled. It's actually making some progress.
Amazon is using a paper filler made from 100% recycled material instead, which customers can recycle at home.
Germany and Italy are the biggest climate laggards in Europe, study finds
Germany and Italy could be forced to spend an upwards of €15 billion on carbon credits to comply with an EU law.
Two climate protesters spray Stonehenge with orange paint and call for an end to burning fossil fuels
The protesters, who were arrested by local police, demanded the UK government phase out fossil fuels by 2030.
Gen Z wants jobs that help solve the climate crisis but has no idea how to get them
Only 1 in 20 Gen Z workers have the "green" skills companies are looking for, a LinkedIn analysis found.
As the heat goes up this summer, so do cooling costs
The average cost to cool homes could be $719, a nearly 8% increase from the same period last year.
The United Arab Emirates pursued nearly $100 billion worth of oil and gas deals the same year it led the global climate summit, analysis finds
The UAE closed more than a dozen deals to expand its oil and gas footprint at home and overseas, an analysis by Global Witness found.
This Swedish burger chain is pushing customers away from beef
Max Burgers' climate strategy is an outlier in the fast food industry, where chains have been quick to abandon plant-based burgers.
Mexico City could run out of water in a month unless it rains
The Cutzmala water system, which provides water to millions in Mexico City, is operating at 28% capacity and could run dry in a matter of weeks.
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Sweeping changes to America's aging power grid are on their way to help bypass NIMBY roadblocks and state infighting
The federal government in the last month has made sweeping changes to how upgrades to the power grid are planned, paid for, and permitted.
A new sail design for cargo ships is propelling the maritime industry to a more sustainable future
WISAMO from Michelin is a new automated wing sail design that harnesses the wind for propulsion and aims to lower carbon emissions by up to 50%.
Biden's tariffs don't loosen China's grip on one key mineral in the EV economy
The CEO of Sila, a battery materials startup, says delaying graphite tariffs will slow investment in US battery supply chains.
There's a simple solution to make wine more sustainable: sheep
Jason Moulton of Whitehall Lane Winery said that sheep can chew away at weeds and leave behind natural fertilizer. He hopes to acquire a herd by 2025.
The world's largest fans designed to suck carbon from the air are up and running in Iceland
Climate tech like carbon removal is becoming more important because the world isn't cutting emissions fast enough.
Corporate America got woke. Now it's having second thoughts.
Companies were eager to undertake ESG and DEI efforts a few years ago. Now, their talk and actions are changing.
Exclusive: Biodiversity startup Dendra Systems has secured a $15.7 million Series B
Dendra Systems has developed an AI-enabled platform to help restore natural ecosystems.
China's top climate envoy is coming to the US this month as tensions over green tech run high
The meeting comes as the US and China jockey for power over renewable technology like solar, EVs, and batteries.
The US is under pressure to lead the way in reducing plastic pollution — but it keeps making more of it
World leaders are negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution, and the US is under pressure to step up.
A vegan restaurant is switching to serving meat, saying plant-based eating isn't enough to save the planet
In a move condemned by PETA, Sage Vegan Bistro in LA is rebranding to include meat on its menu. The chef says she no longer sees a vegan diet as best.
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The US is preparing to hit back at China's glut of cheap solar panels by targeting its allies
US solar companies accused Chinese firms in Southeast Asia of dumping cheap solar panels on the market. They want Biden to take action.
China stopped taking our plastic. Now America is drowning in it.
America generates 40 million tons of plastic waste a year — and it can't be recycled.
'We can save our planet faster': Robotics tech and software offer efficient reforestation solutions
Advanced robotics are helping reforestation and sustainability efforts. Companies are using drones and software to collect seeds and plant trees.
Saudi Arabia is becoming a hot spot for global technology manufacturing with sustainable practices in mind. Here's how.
Saudi Arabian company Alat is focusing on the use of clean energy and sustainable practices to become a leader in sustainable manufacturing.
NYC's EV revolution is riding on Uber and Lyft drivers
Switching Uber and Lyft drivers to EVs in New York City is key to spurring the build out of more charging stations.
Can bamboo replace paper and plastic? And should it?
We got a behind-the-scenes look at how bamboo becomes cups, lunchboxes, toilet paper, and cutlery — and found out how these products compare to paper and plastic ones.
AI could help the US be less terrible at recycling
EverestLabs is among a group of AI startups disrupting the waste sector by using 3D cameras, machine learning, and robots.
Google is trying to solve one of Americans' top concerns about having an EV
Electric vehicles with Google's built-in maps will show charging stations along the route and Google Travel will show hotels with chargers.
How Chicago cleans 1.4 billion gallons of wastewater every day
The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Illinois is one of the largest wastewater-treatment facilities in the world, serving about 2.3 million people.
Lionfish have invaded the Caribbean. Can we spear and eat enough of them?
Lionfish may be beautiful, but they are devastating ecosystems across the Caribbean, where they have few predators. Now, divers are fighting back.
Your drinking water could contain fewer hazardous 'forever chemicals' under new federal rules
Peer-reviewed studies have linked PFAS to some cancers, decreased fertility, high cholesterol, and developmental delays in children.
How Nespresso and Keurig spend millions trying to solve coffee-pod waste
Coffee companies like Keurig and Nespresso produce almost 50 billion single-serve coffee pods a year. Club Coffee makes a compostable alternative.
North America's largest steel mill has a plan to reduce emissions and it's a perfect example of why carbon capture is so controversial
US Steel said it can cut carbon emissions by about 0.5% a year by 2026 using carbon capture technology.
Landfills are spewing even more methane into the atmosphere than we thought
Landfills are thought to be the third-largest source of methane emissions in the US.
Electrification could overwhelm energy grids. Startups are betting on AI to make sure that doesn't happen.
Investors are looking to AI and data startups to make energy grids smarter and overcome infrastructure problems.
The changing face of Asian cities
A new approach to developing cities in Asia could have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
A federal climate jobs program could hire 20,000 workers this year
The American Climate Corps is modeled after a New Deal-era program that hired millions of men to conserve public lands, forests, and parks.
See how badly your home could be hit by heat, wind, and bad air over the next 30 years
Your home's climate risk, including chances of extreme heat days, winds over 50mph, and poor air quality, could lead to higher home insurance costs.
How Georgia became America's green-manufacturing capital
Development experts say it's no accident green manufacturing is taking off in Georgia, due to aggressive recruiting and tax breaks.