Lucy Hughes saw a problem most people ignored: ⚓ 20 million tons of fishing byproduct waste every year 🚛 1 truckload of plastic dumped into our oceans every minute Her solution? MarinaTex, a biodegradable plastic made from fish skin and scales. Why it matters: 🍀 Breaks down in 4–6 weeks…
And when they go silent, the whole ecosystem suffers. Here’s the wild part: Scientists discovered that by playing the sounds of healthy reefs on underwater speakers, they can lure fish and coral larvae back to damaged reefs. The results? ➡️ Coral exposed to reef sounds settled 70% more often ➡️…
Because I’ve never seen anyone capture our modern tragedy so clearly. And the real tragedy? Everyone can relate. The promise that the internet was going to connect us was a complete lie. It's built a world where we don't need to meet anyone and have any unplanned encounter. "Three-quarters of…
Nissan has developed a special paint that reflects sunlight and heat, keeping cars cooler without blasting AC. That means: 🌡 Less heat buildup inside ⚡ Lower energy use 🌍 Smaller carbon footprint Sometimes innovation isn’t flashy. It’s a layer of paint that could cut emissions at scale. Would you want…
The secret isn’t more cleaners. It’s culture. For 12 years of school, kids clean their own classrooms and hallways every day. 🧹 Neighborhoods hold regular community clean-up events, often before work hours, so everyone participates. The result? ➡️ Shared responsibility ➡️ Pride in public spaces ➡️ Cleaner cities without needing…
Arowana farming has become one of the most profitable aquaculture businesses in the world. Here’s why: 🔹 Arowanas are symbols of wealth & prosperity in Asia 🔹 Prices range from a few hundred… to hundreds of thousands 🔹 A single Platinum Arowana once sold for $400,000 One male can carry…
In The Lorax (1972), a young boy hears the story of the Once-ler—a man whose greed destroyed a thriving forest to mass-produce a pointless product: the Thneed. Despite the Lorax’s warnings, 🌲 The trees fell 🌫 The skies darkened 🐻 The animals vanished And when the last Truffula tree was…
And here’s the kicker, it sells for up to $10/kg as a high-protein superfood for chickens, pigs, cows, and even fish. Why farmers love it: Grows on water, no expensive fertilizer needed. Minimal space, minimal effort. Cuts livestock feed costs and creates extra income. From pond to profit, Azolla could…
By harnessing soil filtration, Dr. Salma Bougarrani cleans water at the source, empowering communities to rebuild health and hope from the ground up. 📌 PS: Found this helpful? Join 10,000+ founders & investors staying ahead in climate & energy. 👉 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://climateinsiders.substack.com/ #WaterInnovation #ClimateTech #SocialImpact #AfricaRising #SustainableDevelopment…
It’s all about the science! Dubai uses advanced engineering techniques, high-quality materials, and a unique method called "Superpave" for their asphalt. This makes the roads resistant to extreme heat, ensuring they don’t crack or degrade quickly, even under the scorching desert sun. 🔥 A perfect blend of science and innovation…
Cities are ripping up concrete to bring nature back: - Lower heat - Absorb rainwater - Restore biodiversity - Make streets livable again Urban rewilding isn’t just about beauty, it’s climate resilience. 📌 PS: Found this helpful? Join 10,000+ founders & investors staying ahead in climate & energy. 👉 Subscribe…
They're huge. They're hard to recycle. And thousands are piling up. But this company found a way to repurpose them, giving old blades a second life instead of sending them to landfills. Turning waste into opportunity. And closing one more loop in the clean energy cycle. 📌 PS: Found this…
From COSMOS: Possible Worlds, written and directed by Ann Druyan (@anndruyan), comes a vision not just of space, but of possibility. A future where we stop treating Earth like it's disposable. Where science is not sidelined. Where wonder fuels progress, not destruction. If you haven’t watched COSMOS, start now. It’s…
24/7 energy from 500 ml of saltwater. 🌊💡 Meet E-Dina WaterLight, a Colombian renewable-energy startup turning seawater into power. The science is simple: saltwater + magnesium = a chemical reaction that generates clean energy. The impact? 🔋 Up to 45 days of light from just half a litre of saltwater…
Every possession has a backstory, and most of them start in mines, sweatshops, or scorched earth. People need to know: 🔍 How things are made 🌍 Where the materials come from 🤐 And who pays the hidden cost Because the truth is, our convenience is often someone else’s burden. Credit:…
From COSMOS: Possible Worlds, written and directed by Ann Druyan (@anndruyan), comes a vision not just of space, but of possibility. A future where we stop treating Earth like it's disposable. Where science is not sidelined. Where wonder fuels progress, not destruction. If you haven’t watched COSMOS, start now. It’s…
An Australian company has developed a superbug that feeds on wastewater, reducing chemical use, cutting energy, and saving over $500K AUD per year. A powerful reminder: nature often holds the best solutions for our biggest problems. 📌 PS: Found this helpful? Join 10,000+ founders & investors staying ahead in climate…
From our food. From our communities. From our purpose. Modern life is designed to keep us consuming, scrolling, and chasing distractions—instead of living with intention. But real fulfillment doesn’t come from what we buy, it comes from what we create, nurture, and experience. So how do we reconnect? 🌿 Grow,…
In the Netherlands and Belgium, entire cities are now competing to rip up pavement and replace it with green space. Over 11 million tiles already removed. Why it works: - Soaks up rainwater - Lowers urban temperatures - Boosts biodiversity - Makes cities more livable Sometimes climate solutions aren’t about…
Drop them in water → they dissolve in minutes. No microplastics. No toxins. Just… gone. Solubag could end the grocery bag problem we’ve been “reducing, reusing, and recycling” for decades, by replacing plastic altogether. Why it’s a breakthrough: 1️⃣ Dissolves completely in water 2️⃣ Strong as plastic (until you’re done…
Meet the Vetiver Khus Parda, a curtain made from the aromatic roots of vetiver grass. When damp, the roots naturally cool the air as it passes through, filling the room with a fresh, earthy aroma. How it works: 1️⃣ Sprinkle water 2–3 times a day 2️⃣ Let the breeze pass…
They turned the unfinished airport site into one of the largest urban parks on Earth, Lake Texcoco Ecological Park — 14,000 hectares (twice the size of Manhattan) of restored lakes, wetlands, and green space. 🌱 Nature wins: 600 hectares of lakes & wetlands restored Habitat for 370+ species, including the…
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy has figured out how to store renewable energy in… sand. Here’s why it matters: 1️⃣ Stores excess wind & solar as heat for months 2️⃣ Can warm homes, offices, even swimming pools 3️⃣ Uses cheap, abundant, and recyclable material Why is this a big deal?…
Meet the LaserWeeder by Carbon Robotics, an AI-powered tractor that scans fields with 42 cameras, identifies weeds with millimeter precision, and blasts them with 30 high-powered lasers. The result? No pesticides. No chemicals. Just cleaner, healthier crops. Here’s why it’s a game-changer: 1️⃣ Zero herbicides → no glyphosate in our…