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Innovation
How Balcony Solar Can Help Renters And Homeowners Save Money
Jun 17th, 2026 | By Moncef Krarti
Balcony solar is making clean energy more accessible to households. Just hang a panel, plug it in, and start saving. Already huge in Germany, these compact systems are now gaining legal ground across the U.S.
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Innovation, Transportation
What If Better Traffic Lights Were a Climate Solution?
Apr 10th, 2026 | By Alina Blake
Most U.S. traffic signals run on outdated timing plans that prioritize speed over efficiency, and studies suggest that optimizing them for fuel use could reduce emissions by up to 20%
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Innovation, Food System
The new tools of sustainable agriculture: AI, robotics, gene editing, and more
Mar 31st, 2026 | By Alina Blake
From weed-zapping robots to drought-resistant crops, emerging agricultural technologies are producing measurable results, but who benefits remains an open question. TAGS: sustainable agriculture, agricultural technology, precision agriculture, climate resilience, food systems, AI and robotics
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Innovation
Minimizing Waste Emissions with Smart Dumpsters: Community Changemaker Jason Gates
May 27th, 2022 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Smart Dumpters are helping businesses avoid recycling contamination, lower their emissions, and save money.
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Food Systems, Innovation
Get Growing Locally with the Updated Shared Earth App
May 25th, 2022 | By Sustainable America
Looking to plant a garden this spring and summer? Sustainable America’s Shared Earth is out just in time with new updates to connect you to land and gardeners.
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Innovation
What is V2G or Vehicle-to-Grid technology for electric cars?
Apr 25th, 2022 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Learn how your electric vehicle could help power the grid while your car sits in the driveway.
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Innovation
What is Carbon Capture and Storage?
Jan 12th, 2022 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Carbon capture and storage is all over environmental news these days. What is it and why may it play an important role in mitigating climate change?
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Innovation
These Sustainable Skis are Made With Algae (And Fewer Fossil Fuels)
Nov 8th, 2021 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
WNDR Alpine is redefining sustainability in skiing with the use of algae-derived products.
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Innovation
Imperfect Foods at Six: Celebrating a Sustainable Innovator
Sep 23rd, 2021 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
Imperfect Foods is one of the biggest sustainable business success stories of the last few years. Here’s how the small food rescue and retribution company became a model for food businesses and sustainable practices.
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Food System, Innovation
Waste Less, Save Millions: Community Changemaker Katherine Sizov
Sep 15th, 2021 | By Nicole Sturzenberger
How a recent college grad is helping pear and apple packers waste less and save millions.
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