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Coastal Towns Restore Wetlands for Natural Protection
Communities along the Atlantic are rebuilding wetlands that naturally absorb storm surge, improve water quality, and bring wildlife back.
Communities along the Atlantic are rebuilding wetlands that naturally absorb storm surge, improve water quality, and bring wildlife back.
December 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Coastal Towns Restore Wetlands for Natural Protection
Communities along the Atlantic are rebuilding wetlands that naturally absorb storm surge, improve water quality, and bring wildlife back.
Communities along the Atlantic are rebuilding wetlands that naturally absorb storm surge, improve water quality, and bring wildlife back.
Universities Lead the Way With Net-Zero Campuses
College campuses are installing renewables, expanding green buildings, and cutting waste - showing that large institutions can meaningfully reduce their climate footprint.
College campuses are installing renewables, expanding green buildings, and cutting waste - showing that large institutions can meaningfully reduce their climate footprint.
December 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Universities Lead the Way With Net-Zero Campuses
College campuses are installing renewables, expanding green buildings, and cutting waste - showing that large institutions can meaningfully reduce their climate footprint.
College campuses are installing renewables, expanding green buildings, and cutting waste - showing that large institutions can meaningfully reduce their climate footprint.
Heat Pump Adoption Surges Across the U.S.
More Americans are replacing old AC units with efficient heat pumps, lowering carbon emissions and saving money on heating and cooling all year.
More Americans are replacing old AC units with efficient heat pumps, lowering carbon emissions and saving money on heating and cooling all year.
December 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Heat Pump Adoption Surges Across the U.S.
More Americans are replacing old AC units with efficient heat pumps, lowering carbon emissions and saving money on heating and cooling all year.
More Americans are replacing old AC units with efficient heat pumps, lowering carbon emissions and saving money on heating and cooling all year.
Urban Farms Flourish on Rooftops
Cities like Detroit and New York are turning rooftops into productive farms, supplying fresh produce to local communities while keeping buildings cooler.
Cities like Detroit and New York are turning rooftops into productive farms, supplying fresh produce to local communities while keeping buildings cooler.
December 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Urban Farms Flourish on Rooftops
Cities like Detroit and New York are turning rooftops into productive farms, supplying fresh produce to local communities while keeping buildings cooler.
Cities like Detroit and New York are turning rooftops into productive farms, supplying fresh produce to local communities while keeping buildings cooler.
Local Libraries Become Climate Hubs
Libraries in several states are now lending out energy-saving kits, free trees, and home weatherproofing tools, helping residents take practical climate actions.
Libraries in several states are now lending out energy-saving kits, free trees, and home weatherproofing tools, helping residents take practical climate actions.
December 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Local Libraries Become Climate Hubs
Libraries in several states are now lending out energy-saving kits, free trees, and home weatherproofing tools, helping residents take practical climate actions.
Libraries in several states are now lending out energy-saving kits, free trees, and home weatherproofing tools, helping residents take practical climate actions.
Electric Buses Improve Air Quality in School Districts
More districts are switching to electric school buses, and early reports show cleaner air around schools and quieter, safer rides for students.
More districts are switching to electric school buses, and early reports show cleaner air around schools and quieter, safer rides for students.
December 21, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Electric Buses Improve Air Quality in School Districts
More districts are switching to electric school buses, and early reports show cleaner air around schools and quieter, safer rides for students.
More districts are switching to electric school buses, and early reports show cleaner air around schools and quieter, safer rides for students.
Community Solar Gardens Lower Energy Bills
Neighborhoods across Colorado and Minnesota are joining community solar programs that let families share clean energy - cutting utility bills and reducing emissions at the same time.
Neighborhoods across Colorado and Minnesota are joining community solar programs that let families share clean energy - cutting utility bills and reducing emissions at the same time.
December 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Community Solar Gardens Lower Energy Bills
Neighborhoods across Colorado and Minnesota are joining community solar programs that let families share clean energy - cutting utility bills and reducing emissions at the same time.
Neighborhoods across Colorado and Minnesota are joining community solar programs that let families share clean energy - cutting utility bills and reducing emissions at the same time.
Neighbors Share Tools Instead of Buying New - and It’s Catching On
From lawn mowers to power drills, community “tool libraries” are spreading. Families report saving money and building friendships with neighbors they might never have met otherwise.
From lawn mowers to power drills, community “tool libraries” are spreading. Families report saving money and building friendships with neighbors they might never have met otherwise.
December 18, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Neighbors Share Tools Instead of Buying New - and It’s Catching On
From lawn mowers to power drills, community “tool libraries” are spreading. Families report saving money and building friendships with neighbors they might never have met otherwise.
From lawn mowers to power drills, community “tool libraries” are spreading. Families report saving money and building friendships with neighbors they might never have met otherwise.
Farmers Market Boom Helps Americans Eat Fresher and Waste Less
More households are shopping weekly at farmers markets, citing better quality and less packaging. Many say it inspires them to cook more at home and waste less food because produce lasts longer.
More households are shopping weekly at farmers markets, citing better quality and less packaging. Many say it inspires them to cook more at home and waste less food because produce lasts longer.
December 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Farmers Market Boom Helps Americans Eat Fresher and Waste Less
More households are shopping weekly at farmers markets, citing better quality and less packaging. Many say it inspires them to cook more at home and waste less food because produce lasts longer.
More households are shopping weekly at farmers markets, citing better quality and less packaging. Many say it inspires them to cook more at home and waste less food because produce lasts longer.
Schools Adopt ‘Green Hour’ to Teach Kids Climate Skills
Elementary schools are introducing short outdoor learning sessions where students plant herbs, track insects, or study weather patterns.
Elementary schools are introducing short outdoor learning sessions where students plant herbs, track insects, or study weather patterns.
December 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Schools Adopt ‘Green Hour’ to Teach Kids Climate Skills
Elementary schools are introducing short outdoor learning sessions where students plant herbs, track insects, or study weather patterns.
Elementary schools are introducing short outdoor learning sessions where students plant herbs, track insects, or study weather patterns.
Electric Bikes Make Errands Faster and Greener
E-bikes are becoming a common sight in neighborhoods as more Americans use them for short trips. People say they love skipping traffic, saving gas, and still getting light exercise.
E-bikes are becoming a common sight in neighborhoods as more Americans use them for short trips. People say they love skipping traffic, saving gas, and still getting light exercise.
December 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Electric Bikes Make Errands Faster and Greener
E-bikes are becoming a common sight in neighborhoods as more Americans use them for short trips. People say they love skipping traffic, saving gas, and still getting light exercise.
E-bikes are becoming a common sight in neighborhoods as more Americans use them for short trips. People say they love skipping traffic, saving gas, and still getting light exercise.
Community Gardens Turn Vacant Lots Into Green Hope
Cities from Detroit to Phoenix are converting unused land into thriving gardens managed by residents. Neighbors say these shared spaces give them fresh vegetables, cooler streets during heat waves, and stronger community bonds.
Cities from Detroit to Phoenix are converting unused land into thriving gardens managed by residents. Neighbors say these shared spaces give them fresh vegetables, cooler streets during heat waves, and stronger community bonds.
December 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Community Gardens Turn Vacant Lots Into Green Hope
Cities from Detroit to Phoenix are converting unused land into thriving gardens managed by residents. Neighbors say these shared spaces give them fresh vegetables, cooler streets during heat waves, and stronger community bonds.
Cities from Detroit to Phoenix are converting unused land into thriving gardens managed by residents. Neighbors say these shared spaces give them fresh vegetables, cooler streets during heat waves, and stronger community bonds.
Farmworkers’ Hours Shift to Predawn
To avoid extreme heat, agricultural workers are starting shifts at 4 AM, changing daily routines in farming communities.
To avoid extreme heat, agricultural workers are starting shifts at 4 AM, changing daily routines in farming communities.
December 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Farmworkers’ Hours Shift to Predawn
To avoid extreme heat, agricultural workers are starting shifts at 4 AM, changing daily routines in farming communities.
To avoid extreme heat, agricultural workers are starting shifts at 4 AM, changing daily routines in farming communities.
Energy-Saving Home Habits Quietly Go Mainstream
Small lifestyle changes are adding up. More Americans are running appliances at night, switching to LED bulbs, and unplugging devices when not in use. What started as simple cost-saving tips is now becoming a climate-friendly daily routine.
Small lifestyle changes are adding up. More Americans are running appliances at night, switching to LED bulbs, and unplugging devices when not in use. What started as simple cost-saving tips is now becoming a climate-friendly daily routine.
December 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Energy-Saving Home Habits Quietly Go Mainstream
Small lifestyle changes are adding up. More Americans are running appliances at night, switching to LED bulbs, and unplugging devices when not in use. What started as simple cost-saving tips is now becoming a climate-friendly daily routine.
Small lifestyle changes are adding up. More Americans are running appliances at night, switching to LED bulbs, and unplugging devices when not in use. What started as simple cost-saving tips is now becoming a climate-friendly daily routine.
Local Food Co-Ops Grow as Americans Choose Climate-Friendly Eating
Across the U.S., neighborhood food co-ops are seeing more members join as families look for fresher, local produce.
Across the U.S., neighborhood food co-ops are seeing more members join as families look for fresher, local produce.
December 6, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Local Food Co-Ops Grow as Americans Choose Climate-Friendly Eating
Across the U.S., neighborhood food co-ops are seeing more members join as families look for fresher, local produce.
Across the U.S., neighborhood food co-ops are seeing more members join as families look for fresher, local produce.
Electric Buses Improving Daily Commutes
Cities rolling out electric buses are experiencing quieter streets and cleaner air. Commuters say rides feel smoother and more comfortable. For many residents, this positive change makes climate progress feel real and visible.
Cities rolling out electric buses are experiencing quieter streets and cleaner air. Commuters say rides feel smoother and more comfortable. For many residents, this positive change makes climate progress feel real and visible.
December 5, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Electric Buses Improving Daily Commutes
Cities rolling out electric buses are experiencing quieter streets and cleaner air. Commuters say rides feel smoother and more comfortable. For many residents, this positive change makes climate progress feel real and visible.
Cities rolling out electric buses are experiencing quieter streets and cleaner air. Commuters say rides feel smoother and more comfortable. For many residents, this positive change makes climate progress feel real and visible.
Solar-Powered Homes Growing in Suburbs
Affordable home solar packages are helping more American families cut electric bills and shrink their carbon footprint. Many households report lower monthly expenses and greater energy independence.
Affordable home solar packages are helping more American families cut electric bills and shrink their carbon footprint. Many households report lower monthly expenses and greater energy independence.
December 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Solar-Powered Homes Growing in Suburbs
Affordable home solar packages are helping more American families cut electric bills and shrink their carbon footprint. Many households report lower monthly expenses and greater energy independence.
Affordable home solar packages are helping more American families cut electric bills and shrink their carbon footprint. Many households report lower monthly expenses and greater energy independence.
Small Businesses Embrace Reusable Packaging
Local cafés, bakeries, and indie shops are moving toward reusable containers and take-back programs. Customers say it’s convenient and even fun to participate in.
Local cafés, bakeries, and indie shops are moving toward reusable containers and take-back programs. Customers say it’s convenient and even fun to participate in.
December 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Small Businesses Embrace Reusable Packaging
Local cafés, bakeries, and indie shops are moving toward reusable containers and take-back programs. Customers say it’s convenient and even fun to participate in.
Local cafés, bakeries, and indie shops are moving toward reusable containers and take-back programs. Customers say it’s convenient and even fun to participate in.
U.S. Schools Adopt Energy-Saving Upgrades
Many public schools are now switching to LED lights, better insulation, and solar panels. These upgrades save districts thousands of dollars each year, money that goes back to students and teachers.
Many public schools are now switching to LED lights, better insulation, and solar panels. These upgrades save districts thousands of dollars each year, money that goes back to students and teachers.
November 30, 2025 at 8:26 PM
U.S. Schools Adopt Energy-Saving Upgrades
Many public schools are now switching to LED lights, better insulation, and solar panels. These upgrades save districts thousands of dollars each year, money that goes back to students and teachers.
Many public schools are now switching to LED lights, better insulation, and solar panels. These upgrades save districts thousands of dollars each year, money that goes back to students and teachers.
Community Gardens Helping Cities Stay Cooler
Across the U.S., community gardens are becoming small climate solutions. Aside from providing fresh vegetables, these green pockets help lower neighborhood temperatures and reduce heat stress during summer.
Across the U.S., community gardens are becoming small climate solutions. Aside from providing fresh vegetables, these green pockets help lower neighborhood temperatures and reduce heat stress during summer.
November 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Community Gardens Helping Cities Stay Cooler
Across the U.S., community gardens are becoming small climate solutions. Aside from providing fresh vegetables, these green pockets help lower neighborhood temperatures and reduce heat stress during summer.
Across the U.S., community gardens are becoming small climate solutions. Aside from providing fresh vegetables, these green pockets help lower neighborhood temperatures and reduce heat stress during summer.
Solar Power Now America’s Cheapest Energy Source
In a major milestone, solar officially became the lowest-cost source of electricity in the U.S. this year. From schools in Texas to warehouses in Ohio, more communities are switching to clean energy, saving money and cutting emissions.
In a major milestone, solar officially became the lowest-cost source of electricity in the U.S. this year. From schools in Texas to warehouses in Ohio, more communities are switching to clean energy, saving money and cutting emissions.
November 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Solar Power Now America’s Cheapest Energy Source
In a major milestone, solar officially became the lowest-cost source of electricity in the U.S. this year. From schools in Texas to warehouses in Ohio, more communities are switching to clean energy, saving money and cutting emissions.
In a major milestone, solar officially became the lowest-cost source of electricity in the U.S. this year. From schools in Texas to warehouses in Ohio, more communities are switching to clean energy, saving money and cutting emissions.
Bike-to-Work Programs Thrive Nationwide
More people are ditching cars for bikes, thanks to safer lanes and local incentives. Cities are seeing cleaner air, less traffic, and healthier communities - one pedal at a time.
More people are ditching cars for bikes, thanks to safer lanes and local incentives. Cities are seeing cleaner air, less traffic, and healthier communities - one pedal at a time.
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Bike-to-Work Programs Thrive Nationwide
More people are ditching cars for bikes, thanks to safer lanes and local incentives. Cities are seeing cleaner air, less traffic, and healthier communities - one pedal at a time.
More people are ditching cars for bikes, thanks to safer lanes and local incentives. Cities are seeing cleaner air, less traffic, and healthier communities - one pedal at a time.
Heat-Resistant Infrastructure Keeps Communities Safe
Cities like Phoenix and Austin are adapting to extreme heat with reflective roads, shaded bus stops, and rooftop cooling materials. These small changes are protecting residents and making neighborhoods more livable even in record-breaking summers
Cities like Phoenix and Austin are adapting to extreme heat with reflective roads, shaded bus stops, and rooftop cooling materials. These small changes are protecting residents and making neighborhoods more livable even in record-breaking summers
November 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Heat-Resistant Infrastructure Keeps Communities Safe
Cities like Phoenix and Austin are adapting to extreme heat with reflective roads, shaded bus stops, and rooftop cooling materials. These small changes are protecting residents and making neighborhoods more livable even in record-breaking summers
Cities like Phoenix and Austin are adapting to extreme heat with reflective roads, shaded bus stops, and rooftop cooling materials. These small changes are protecting residents and making neighborhoods more livable even in record-breaking summers
Native Plants Make a Comeback in American Yards
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Native Plants Make a Comeback in American Yards
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
Homeowners are trading grass lawns for native gardens that save water and attract pollinators. Local wildflowers and grasses not only beautify communities but also help rebuild ecosystems one backyard at a time.
Tech Startups Turn Ocean Plastic Into Everyday Products
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tech Startups Turn Ocean Plastic Into Everyday Products
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.
Across the U.S., entrepreneurs are finding creative uses for ocean plastic turning waste into sneakers, bags, and home décor. What was once pollution is now innovation, proving that sustainability and business success can go hand in hand.