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This Project Is Betting on Wetlands to Save Drought-Stricken Europe

The European Union-funded NBS4Drought project aims to showcase the viability and cost-effectiveness of wetland-based nature-based solutions (NBS) for sustainable water management in the context of mitigating the impacts of extreme drought and to advance the adoption of these solutions across Europe.

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europe's wetlands; wetland degradation

europe's wetlands; wetland degradation

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Learn more about how organisations, governments and others are tackling the climate crisis through innovative solutions that improve the welfare of the planet and all those that inhabit it.

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A hive of honey bees hard at work in the apiary atop the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) Jamie Whitten building in Washington.

A hive of honey bees hard at work in the apiary atop the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) Jamie Whitten building in Washington.

One Man’s Innovative Solution to Protect Bee Colonies from Flooding

Biodiversity

Dec 2nd 20255 mins

Landfills generate methane as organic waste decomposes.

Landfills generate methane as organic waste decomposes.

US States Must Lead on Methane Reduction. Here’s Why and How

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Nov 20th 20253 mins

solutions for food waste

solutions for food waste

11 Effective Solutions for Food Waste

Solutions

Sep 29th 20259 mins

Sustainable wine.

Sustainable wine.

Wine Industry Meets Climate Threat with Ancient Techniques and New Tech

Climate Change

Sep 26th 20259 mins

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Solar geoengineering.

Solar geoengineering.

Why Solar Geoengineering Research Is Now a Moral Imperative

Energy

Dec 4th 20254 mins

Açaí palm.

Açaí palm.

Açaí, the Amazon’s Favorite Berry, Finds Future in Biochar

Solutions

Nov 27th 20253 mins

People walking on a shopping street in Seoul, South Korea.

People walking on a shopping street in Seoul, South Korea.

‘Appearance Is Very Important’: The Rise of Fast Fashion in South Korea, And the Movement Seeking to Stop It

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Nov 19th 20254 mins

An Elephant Seal lays on top of a dead seal pup on a beach in Gold Harbour, South Georgia, on November 17, 2023.

An Elephant Seal lays on top of a dead seal pup on a beach in Gold Harbour, South Georgia, on November 17, 2023.

Vaccine Trials Underway in US to Protect Marine Mammals from Avian Flu

Solutions

Oct 14th 20254 mins

BASF steam cracker in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

BASF steam cracker in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Lab Experiment Offers a Sustainable Path for the $238 Billion Ethylene Market

Solutions

Oct 10th 20254 mins

One of three designated areas for public swimming in the River Seine in Paris, France.

One of three designated areas for public swimming in the River Seine in Paris, France.

Historic Cleanup Ends Century-Long Swimming Ban in River Seine

Solutions

Aug 26th 20255 mins

Aerial photo of a forest.

Aerial photo of a forest.

UK-Backed Coalition Aims to Scale Voluntary Carbon Markets

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Jul 21st 20252 mins

Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches the Upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts August 26, 2020.

Hurricane Laura in the Gulf of Mexico as it approaches the Upper Texas and southwest Louisiana coasts August 26, 2020.

Tropical Cyclone Forecasting Is Getting More Challenging. Can AI Offer Solutions?

Climate Change

Jul 18th 20255 mins

Regenerating almond prouction in Greece.

Regenerating almond prouction in Greece.

Regenerative Agriculture Goes Mainstream

Solutions

Jul 10th 20256 mins

A closed water tap symbolizing water shortage.

A closed water tap symbolizing water shortage.

Using Circular Economy Principles to Fight Water Insecurity: A Case Study from India

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Jul 9th 20256 mins

Women walking in floodwater during the Bangladesh flooding in 2019.

Women walking in floodwater during the Bangladesh flooding in 2019.

Climate Adaptation Investments Yield 10-Fold Returns, Study Finds

Future

Jun 17th 20252 mins

Single-serving shampoo packaging.

Single-serving shampoo packaging.

Convenient Inconvenience: On a Mission to Reduce the Philippines’ Reliance on Single-Use Plastic Sachets

Pollution

Jun 11th 20255 mins

A smartphone with a broken display.

A smartphone with a broken display.

Reclaiming Control: How You Can Join the Right to Repair Movement

Solutions

May 16th 20254 mins

Distributed ledger technology; blockchain; web3; reach net-zero emissions

Distributed ledger technology; blockchain; web3; reach net-zero emissions

4 Emerging Technologies That Are Helping Us in the Fight Against Climate Change

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May 2nd 202511 mins

An agricultural field and wind mills at sunset.

An agricultural field and wind mills at sunset.

Climate-Smart Agriculture: Adapting Farming Practices to a Changing Climate

Future

Apr 30th 20256 mins

Solar panels on the rooftops of houses in a European town

Solar panels on the rooftops of houses in a European town

Power to the People: How Micro-Renewables Fight Poverty And Enhance Community Resilience

Energy

Apr 9th 20257 mins

circular economy; recycle; renewable energy; make our planet a better place

circular economy; recycle; renewable energy; make our planet a better place

Circular Economy: The Modern Hack for (Almost) Infinite Material Life

Policy & Economics

Apr 3rd 20258 mins

This Guatemalan City Is Exploring Innovative Conservation Initiatives For Sustainable Livelihoods

Solutions

Mar 19th 20254 mins

Wastewater in Langfang, Hebei, China.

Wastewater in Langfang, Hebei, China.

How Nature-Based Solutions Can Help Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance

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Mar 17th 20254 mins

The Palisades Fire, Los Angelas, January 2025.

The Palisades Fire, Los Angelas, January 2025.

How Cities Can Prepare for Wildfires: Rethinking Urban Sprawl and Building Fire Resilience

Future

Feb 28th 20254 mins

Tropical cyclone from space

Tropical cyclone from space

Europe’s New AI Weather Forecasting Model Up to 20% More Accurate Than Conventional Methods

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Feb 26th 20253 mins

A chair lift above the clouds in winter.

A chair lift above the clouds in winter.

Adapting to a Warmer World: How Ski Resorts Are Thriving With Innovative Strategies

Solutions

Feb 25th 20256 mins

SensoRy AI's Ryan Honary presenting his wildfire prediction technology to OC Fire Department.

SensoRy AI's Ryan Honary presenting his wildfire prediction technology to OC Fire Department.

17-Year-Old Ryan Honary Deploys AI-Powered Wildfire Sensor With OC Fire Authority

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Feb 20th 20254 mins

Rafik Danwade is one of the few farmers who has kept the practice of trap cropping alive. He has taught it to his sons, ensuring his family remembers the sustainable farming practices he learned from his grandfather.

Rafik Danwade is one of the few farmers who has kept the practice of trap cropping alive. He has taught it to his sons, ensuring his family remembers the sustainable farming practices he learned from his grandfather.

A Forgotten Farming Technique Is Making a Big Comeback – Here’s Why

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Jan 28th 20256 mins

Fashion waste. Photo: Redress Hong Kong.

Fashion waste. Photo: Redress Hong Kong.

Can Renewable Energy Put an End to Fast Fashion’s Environmental Detriment?

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Jan 22nd 20255 mins

London Thames Barrier annual closure.

London Thames Barrier annual closure.

Mitigating Floods: How Does London’s Thames Barrier Work and Is it Effective?

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Jan 21st 20254 mins

man sitting near table with laptop and smartphone near window.

man sitting near table with laptop and smartphone near window.

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Your Devices And Actionable Steps to Reduce It

Pollution

Jan 7th 20255 mins

ways in which vertical farming can benefit our environment

ways in which vertical farming can benefit our environment

How Vertical Farming Can Benefit Our Environment

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Dec 20th 20245 mins

Power plant emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Power plant emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

The Quiet Rise of Carbon Capture in Europe

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Dec 9th 20243 mins

Bosco Verticale, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy.

Bosco Verticale, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy.

A Guide to Biophilic and Sustainable Design With Low-Emissivity Glass and Other Efficient Materials

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Dec 3rd 20246 mins

Wastewater in Langfang, Hebei, China.

Wastewater in Langfang, Hebei, China.

Cross-border Innovations in Wastewater Reuse: Can Technology Help Create More Efficient and Sustainable Solutions?

Solutions

Nov 26th 20246 mins

The biochar industry continues to revolutionise the world around us with its endless possibilities and the ability to help achieve a sustainable future.

The biochar industry continues to revolutionise the world around us with its endless possibilities and the ability to help achieve a sustainable future.

The Hidden Power of Soil: How Geobatteries Can Help Address Environmental Challenges

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Nov 19th 20244 mins

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