As climate change intensifies and water scarcity threatens agriculture, farmers are turning to an unexpected cash crop—solar energy. A new study highlights how agrisolar, the practice of integrating solar panels into farmland, is transforming economic security and sustainability in California’s Central Valley. The Rise of Agrisolar Farmers in water-stressed regions are fallowing land and installing ...
Spain’s push for renewable energy has positioned it as a European leader in solar power. However, this green energy boom comes at a cost. In Andalusia, the heartland of Spain’s olive oil production, solar farms are encroaching on fertile agricultural land, threatening centuries-old olive groves and the livelihoods of local farmers. The Conflict Between Solar ...
Germany has long been at the forefront of environmental policies and sustainable development. In recent years, the country has intensified its commitment to green energy, aiming to transition entirely to renewable energy sources. But is this ambitious target within reach? This article explores the various facets of Germany’s green energy revolution, the challenges it faces, ...
Pretty much every politician seems to be avoiding taking real action on climate change, because they think no one cares about net zero anymore. That’s not what the numbers tell us, though. While political figures are growing more skeptical of these policies, the British public is still largely supportive of climate action policies, even when ...
The energy transformation of the planet finds itself in first gear. Even with decades of progress in wind, solar, and battery storage, fossil fuels still account for most of world energy consumption; their share has dropped just 6% since 1990. Concurrent with this, carbon emissions in 2024 reach yet another record high, highlighting the pressing ...
