Energy

On the Antarctic Peninsula, so-called snow algae are turning the snow green, which could lay the groundwork for a whole new ecosystem.

A new process that combines chemical recycling with engineered bacteria could make plastic recycling more profitable.

MIT’s new “passive cooling” system could break the spiral of more air conditioning.

A new, thinner version of the world’s whitest paint could slash the need for climate-harming air conditioning in cars, airplanes, and more.

The green turtles of Seychelles – once almost hunted to extinction – are now thriving again thanks to conservation efforts.

Canned water startup Liquid Death, now valued at $700 million, is considering going public in the next two years.

The majority of oceanic plastic waste comes from rivers and coasts. Floating fences may help stop it at the source.

By storing renewable energy as heat in brick “batteries,” Rondo Energy believes they can decarbonize heavy industry.

Norwegian startup World Wide Wind wants to build offshore wind turbines based on a completely different design from traditional models.

A technology that stores energy underground could make enhanced geothermal systems more cost competitive.