THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT
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Fungi have been long forgotten in the conservation conversation, but saving them may mean saving ourselves. With fungi extinction on the horizon, researchers and mycological advocates are rushing to the rescue.

As much as 20 percent of produce ends up in a landfill just because of cosmetic imperfections. Researchers found that advertising this produce with fun names and googly eyes actually causes sales to shoot up!

Extreme heat and flooding can cause bridges to “fall apart like Tinkertoys.” Learn the details of this quiet but growing infrastructure threat, and how it is shaking up the safe movement of people in different cities.

Have you ever heard of biocrust? This community of tiny organisms living on the topsoil of arid landscapes are vital for Earth’s ecosystems and help prevent erosion. Find out what other superpowers these small but mighty beings have!

Solar farms may help solve two crises at once: climate and biodiversity. Research groups are creating pollinator-friendly solar fields with native plants and are seeing stunning results. Insects, birds, and diverse plants are making a comeback.

Canada’s wildfires last year produced more carbon than almost any country. This could upend key calculations on the pace of global warming. How worried should we be?

From arts to tech and agriculture to policy, the 2024 GRIST 50 list is here. The Climate media-non-profit has selected the top climate leaders who are creating innovative solutions and fighting against harmful industries for a better future.

In a historic victory, four dams on the Klamath River have been removed, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in over a century. This is a significant step towards environmental justice and the preservation of Indigenous culture.

In a groundbreaking move, the coastal city of Linhares, Brazil, has granted legal rights to ocean waves. This decision aims to protect the waters from environmental disasters and set a precedent for others around the world to follow.

The Department of Energy is spending half a billion dollars to create a “green bank” that will fund renewable ventures throughout rural america. It’s a complicated process, but the results could be huge. See the details here.

South Korean youth activists just scored a huge win! A court ruled that parts of South Korea’s current climate law violate the rights of future generations. After advocating for many years, this ruling is a major turning point.

President Biden is set to invest over $7 billion in rural America’s clean energy future, powering 5 million homes and cutting over 43 million tons of emissions. That’s the equivalent of taking 10 million gas-powered cars off the road.

The U.S. solar industry is experiencing a major growth spurt, thanks in large part to the Inflation Reduction Act. Domestic capacity for producing solar modules has nearly quadrupled in just two years, reducing the country's reliance on foreign imports.