Renewable energy sites are increasingly being designed with wildlife in mind, and in some cases, they are becoming useful habitat…
When we think about the benefits of renewable energy, the conversation usually focuses on lowering carbon emissions and modernizing the grid. But out in America’s heartland, the transition to clean…
In the early 1930s, much of rural America lived in the dark. While electric lights, refrigerators, and radios were becoming commonplace in cities, nearly 90 percent of urban households had…
If you’ve noticed more “micro meadows” popping up in yards across the country, you’re not imagining it. These pocket prairies — small gardens filled with native wildflowers and grasses —…
Out in rural America, we know how much reliable energy matters. But if that energy comes when it hurts your wallet and your health, it’s time to look for alternatives.…
If you’ve ever thought about putting solar panels on your roof but ran into a wall — maybe you rent, your roof isn’t quite right, or the upfront costs were…
On a bright afternoon in the Texas Hill Country, Tom Cook pulls out his phone to check his app — not for the weather or a football score, but to…
As climate change reshapes wine country in New York’s Finger Lakes region, vineyard owners are adapting with a growing sense of urgency—and a shared commitment to sustainability. Scott Osborn, who…
For the first time in over a century, the Klamath River is flowing freely below Keno Dam—marking a historic shift for salmon populations and water management in the Pacific Northwest.…
New research led by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reveals a powerful insight: solar farms don’t just produce clean energy—they can also revive…