Written by: John C. Cannon
A new app aimed at tracking forest fires in Bolivia could shake up the way authorities and firefighters battle fires, allowing them to pinpoint their locations more accurately and safely.
Called “Amazon Fires — Bolivia,” the...
Written by: Paul Brown
The amount of energy generated by tides and waves in the last decade has increased 10-fold. Now governments around the world are planning to scale up these ventures to tap into the oceans’ vast store of...
Written by: Kimberly White
National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures have teamed up to launch a global search for innovative solutions to tackle the world’s single-use plastic crisis.
The year-long competition is open to both individuals and teams.
The Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge...
In honor of International Women’s Month, The Planetary Press is highlighting women around the globe who are driving positive change for our planet and global community. Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to artist and Founding Partner of...
Written by: Kimberly White
On May 7th, WattTime announced a new project in collaboration with Carbon Tracker, Google, and the World Resources Institute (WRI).
The project will quantify carbon emissions from all of the world’s largest power plants by utilizing...
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Written by: Augusta Dwyer
An international team of scientists has found an abundance of trees – more than 1.8 billion – in an area of West Africa that has received less attention for its foliage than for...
Written by: Yale Climate Connections Team
John Deere — the company behind the iconic green tractors — plans to go even greener. By 2026, John Deere plans to make and sell a variety of electric tractors and construction equipment.
As a step toward...
Written by: Johnny Wood
How do you safeguard a culture that’s disappearing? This question sits at the heart of a new video game that’s helping to preserve an endangered indigenous Nordic culture.
Skábma: Snowfall is a first-of-its-kind video game based around...
Written by: Andrea Willige
How much of your weekly shop ends up in the bin?
The United Nations estimates that food waste amounts to nearly a fifth of global food production. Household food waste is the largest contributor. And a further 14...
Written by: Kimberly White
Formula E is challenging traditional norms, raising awareness and inspiring change.
The world’s fastest land animal, the cheetah and the Formula E car can both race to speeds of 0-100km/h in about three seconds. The cheetah is currently listed as...
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When large companies take climate action, it’s often because of pressure from policymakers, lenders, or shareholders.
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