Solar-powered trains run on the Sun’s energy to operate, via solar panels placed on train stations, on the roofs of trains, or most commonly, from the rail tracks.
Can My House Be a Net Zero Home?
Primary features of a net-zero home include insulation to prevent heat loss, energy-efficient models of domestic appliances, airtight construction and renewable energy systems such as solar panels.
Primary features of a net-zero home include insulation to prevent heat loss, energy-efficient models of domestic appliances, airtight construction and renewable energy systems such as solar panels.
Australia’s Koalas at Risk of Extinction: Urgent Conservation Action
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats.
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats.
Bring the Noise: How Soundscape Ecology Helps Conservationists
The study of bioacoustics has shown how vital soundscapes are for inter- and intra-species interactions.
The study of bioacoustics has shown how vital soundscapes are for inter- and intra-species interactions.
Getting the Boss to Go Green at Work May Be Easier Than You Think
One way an employee can make their office greener is through simple but impactful habits.
One way an employee can make their office greener is through simple but impactful habits.
Microplastics & Cancer: New Links Emerging
Each year companies produce nearly 460 million metric tons of plastic, a number that is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2050.
Each year companies produce nearly 460 million metric tons of plastic, a number that is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2050.
Thrifters Are Environmentalists Too
Creativists shop used items for eco-friendly reasons or to find one-of-a-kind items.
Creativists shop used items for eco-friendly reasons or to find one-of-a-kind items.
Is Allergy Season Getting Longer & Worse? Here’s What the Science Says
During springtime, many people develop a series of symptoms generalized as seasonal allergies: coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion, just to name a few.
During springtime, many people develop a series of symptoms generalized as seasonal allergies: coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion, just to name a few.
Plastic Bag Bans: What Happened After COVID-19? (2026 Update)
Plastic bag bans are policies and laws that prohibit or limit the use of single-use plastic bags, part of an attempt to curb and reduce plastic waste and environmental degradation.
Plastic bag bans are policies and laws that prohibit or limit the use of single-use plastic bags, part of an attempt to curb and reduce plastic waste and environmental degradation.
Biodiversity Shifts as the World Warms
The Great Barrier Reef, which is especially vulnerable to rising temperatures, has already suffered biodiversity losses from climate change.
The Great Barrier Reef, which is especially vulnerable to rising temperatures, has already suffered biodiversity losses from climate change.
Wildfire & Contaminated Drinking Water
Wildfire impacts on drinking water occur via direct contamination and infrastructure damage.
Wildfire impacts on drinking water occur via direct contamination and infrastructure damage.
Food Fight: Getting Fruits & Veggies Into Low Income Communities
Voucher incentive programs, which provide coupons, vouchers and financial incentives to low-income individuals, offer a viable solution.
Voucher incentive programs, which provide coupons, vouchers and financial incentives to low-income individuals, offer a viable solution.
Spewing Motorboats Foul Water Column
This is particularly the case with older motorboats.
This is particularly the case with older motorboats.
River Otter Redux: North American Comeback Still a Work in Progress
From the 1500s onward, European settlers in North America trapped river otters, using their waterproof pelts in the fur trade.
From the 1500s onward, European settlers in North America trapped river otters, using their waterproof pelts in the fur trade.
Does Solar Surge Make Everyone’s Electricity Rates Rise?
Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Solar power generates electricity by harnessing sunlight, so it is a clean energy source.
Polar Bears Still Under Water in the Thawing Arctic
Polar bears are a big part of the Arctic ecosystem.
Polar bears are a big part of the Arctic ecosystem.