U.S. Nonprofit Group Funds Affordable Homes Made with 3D Printers
If 3D printers can be used to make prosthetic limbs and topographical maps, why not houses? Habitat for Humanity, a…
Reducing Vehicle Emissions in the U.S.
In the United States, government policies, innovations from the American auto industry and consumer interest in clean air have combined…
Learn How Air Quality Improved in These Cities
Local governments in many cities are tackling long-standing air quality issues, and many of them see positive results. Here’s how…
U.S. Works to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution affects every place on the planet, from the belly of an animal in remote Antarctica to the trees…
U.S. Solar Farms Harvest Clean Energy — and Jobs
The United States’ largest solar farm is under construction. Doral Renewables, an Israeli company, is constructing a 5,260-hectare solar farm…
U.S. Government to Achieve Net-zero Emissions by 2050
The United States government is a big part of the nation’s economy. It purchases vehicles, occupies over 300,000 buildings, and…
Helping African Partners Protect Wildlife
African countries are making great strides in preserving wildlife, and the United States is committed to supporting them. U.S. agencies…
Protecting Nuclear Material Used for Peaceful Purposes
At the first review conference of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM) March…
A Green Recovery from COVID-19 Crisis
Many countries are making “green” recovery measures a central part of stimulus packages to drive sustainable, inclusive, resilient economic growth…
The Doggy Diva Show: The Case for Adopting Senior Dogs
When considering adopting a dog into your family, many people often think that a cuddly, energetic puppy is the most…
Are You Prepared for Natural Disasters?
Only 39 percent of respondents in a FEMA survey say they have developed an emergency plan and discussed it with…
Save Money and the Planet by Reducing Food Waste
Nearly 50 percent of produce in the US is thrown away before it reaches your plate, according to USDA estimates.…
Brazil Will “Vigorously” Face Climate Change
In the same month President Donald Trump announced that he would withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement,…
Brazil in the Path of a Sustainable Life
The United Nations member countries, including Brazil, have new challenges to meet by 2030. As part of the 17 Sustainable…
Brazil Draws Up Climate Strategy
Brazilian society has been officially called upon to help the country meet the targets committed to under the Paris Agreement…