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What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains
Virtual power plants aren’t new. There are already 30 to 60 gigawatts of them in operation today across the US.
Lego’s ESG dilemma: An abandoned plan to use recycled plastic bottles is a wake-up call for supply chain sustainability
The world’s largest toy manufacturer has built a reputation not only for the durability of its bricks but also for its investments in sustainability.
Botanizing is a great way to engage with life around you
Our planet has nearly 300,000 species of flowering plants. Among animals, only beetles can compete with that number.
How water vapour is amplifying warming and making extreme weather worse
As the atmosphere warms, it can hold more moisture in the form of water vapour, which is also a greenhouse gas.
Climate change will affect hydropower in Africa
Hydropower accounts for at least 80% of electricity generation in the Congo, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
Trees, rivers and mountains are gaining legal status, but more is needed to protect nature
The measures have not been a quick fix for environmental problems, but they are leading to some successes.