Forget Expensive Carbon Capture—Renewables Are the Cheaper Climate Fix
To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, the global community must rapidly transition to renewable energy while…
These 4 simple solar panel tricks give me more power in less time
I love solar panels, but using them isn’t as simple as plugging a rechargeable battery into the wall.…
The ocean system that shapes Europe’s climate
For generations, the mild and temperate climate of north-western Europe has been credited to one legendary force: the…
Gold prices spark mining rush in Brazil’s Amazon, fueling deforestation
SAO PAULO (AP) — The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush…
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
SAO PAULO (AP) — The surge in gold prices in recent years has fueled a renewed mining rush…
One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
Mexico City is sinking at such an alarming rate that it’s visible from the space. Imagery from a…
Trump Approves “Keystone Light” Canada-U.S. Oil Pipeline
Last month, we reported that Bridger Pipeline LLC has proposed a giant pipeline with a capacity in excess…
Warm Waters Are Usually Trapped Deep Within the Southern Ocean. Now, They’re Encroaching on Antarctica, Threatening Its Ice
Two new studies that relied on data from a fleet of diving robots show how climate change is…
A search engine for the planet opens to the public
The idea that the Earth can be “searched” like a database has circulated for several years…
The New England Fishing Industry Is Helping Scientists To Understand Ocean Changes
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. For decades, fishing studies typically employed one-on-one mapping…
McDonald’s and Coca-Cola caught trying to gut Europe’s landmark plastics law months before it takes effect – Greenpeace
WASHINGTON, DC (May 1, 2026) — In response to a private letter sent by 138 corporations urging European…
Wars destroy lives and the climate. Why aren’t we counting military emissions?
When delegates gathered for COP30 in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, they scrutinized various sectors of the global…