ClimAlt, the free online course on climate change for young people
You have time until 7 November to enroll. ClimAlt online lessons are completely free and are aimed at young people living in the European Union who care about climate change.
What is Earth Overshoot Day and why we are in debt to the Earth
Overshoot Day marks the point when humanity has used up the Earth’s resources for a year. And the date comes earlier and earlier every year.
A stunning look at the Earth from above, with and without our impact, in the Daily Overview
The photographic project Daily Overview shows the majestic beauty of nature and the invasive presence of humans, with the aim to inspire awe and encourage us to protect the Planet of which we’re guests. We talk to its creator, Benjamin Grant.
The first solar cycle lane opens in Germany, to harness the power of the sun
Germany’s first solar bicycle lane could be the prototype for the roads of the future. The photovoltaic tiles melt snow and ice, and are capable of absorbing noise.
Chernobyl, a solar plant born out of the ashes of the nuclear site is now open
The first one megawatt solar power plant in the Chernobyl exclusion zone has become operational. This is the first step in a renewable energy development project promoted by the Ukrainian government in the area.
Larantuka Straits, Indonesia will be home to the largest tidal power plant in the world
The largest tidal power plant in the world will be built in the Larantuka Straits. It will serve 100,000 people and help overcome some of the challenges of energy provision in Indonesia.
Robben Island, where Mandela spent 17 years in prison, goes green with solar energy
Robben Island’s solar energy micro-grid project will produce almost one million kilowatt hours of electricity annually, significantly reducing the cost and impact of buying diesel.
Elon Musk, the story of the man behind Tesla, SpaceX and Solarcity
Elon Musk is one of the most influential and pragmatic figures of our time. He is changing transportation and energy forever. Here’s the biography of the man who wants to take us to Mars.
Ramez Naam. Renewables are cheap and can save us from climate change
We met computer scientist Ramez Naam at the Singularity University summit 2017 in Milan. His words on the potential of renewables and technological innovation are encouraging.
China is home to the first panda-shaped solar farm
Un panda gigante è la forma del nuovo impianto fotovoltaico costruito in Cina ed entrato in funzione in questi giorni. Una centrale bella da vedere ma che vuole soprattutto parlare di sostenibilità ai giovani.