Environmental Articles

Agrivoltaics: How Farmers Are Growing Renewable Energy and Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Systems

By 2035, 5.7 million acres of land will be dedicated to solar energy. As we strive to meet our renewable energy goals, agrivoltaics offers a practical solution to land constraints, bridging the gap between energy production and agriculture. It’s been shown to boost energy resilience, cut carbon footprints, and diversify farmers’ income. Crops grown under solar panels benefit from the shade, reducing heat stress…

The Endless Climate Debate: Will the US Act or Retreat into Denial?

As climate tension is building, the United States is facing the decision once again if we are going to elect leaders who will act on climate change or leaders who deny climate change even exists. There’s a high probability that the US, which is historically the largest greenhouse gas polluter, does a 180 on climate policy and starts pumping out unregulated carbon pollution. With how important the 2024 US election is for climate policy, let’s compare the different futures envisioned by the US presidential nominees.

Stop Greenwashing Climate Action.

We discuss six major barriers that often make climate action seem performative and disconnected from the actual solutions needed to address the climate crisis. We explore how local community efforts can break these barriers and drive real climate progress.