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Singapore, despite having no natural freshwater sources, has developed a pioneering approach to meet its water needs through desalination, wastewater recycling and rainwater harvesting.

Tim Schauenberg reports for Deutsche Welle.

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In the parched Black Mesa region, Navajo farmers like Roberto Nutlouis are reviving ancient methods to restore watersheds, boost food sovereignty, and heal their ecosystem.

Lela Nargi reports for Yale Environment 360.

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Baltimore is revitalizing South Baltimore's wetlands to strengthen defenses against extreme weather and climate change, while creating new green spaces for the community.

Aman Azhar reports for Inside Climate News.

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As the UK closes its final coal-fired power station, the site may gain a second life as storage for renewable energy, marking a major shift in the nation’s transition toward decarbonization.

Michael Marshall reports for the BBC.

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A new solar and storage facility in Emery County, Utah, will generate enough electricity to power 88,000 homes while helping stabilize energy prices.

Alixel Cabrera reports for the Utah News Dispatch.

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For more than two decades, the mayor of Pontevedra has reshaped the city by reducing traffic, creating safer streets, and improving air quality.

Tanya Mohn reports for The New York Times.

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West Texas farmers are adopting "solar grazing," using sheep to manage vegetation under solar panels, providing income amid volatile agricultural markets.

Samuel Gilbert reports for The Washington Post.

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Some chefs are redefining farm-to-table by embracing climate-conscious sourcing and supporting local, regenerative farms to build sustainable food systems.

Grey Moran reports for Civil Eats.

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Barcelona is transforming its subway system into a power source by using regenerative braking technology to fuel electric trains, station facilities, and even EV chargers across the city.

Natalie Donback reports for Grist.

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Once neglected and polluted, the Sri Lankan capital’s wetlands are now being restored by community and government efforts, helping to manage floods and improve biodiversity.

Zinara Rathnayake reports for the BBC.

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Vienna successfully avoided severe damage during Storm Boris thanks to a flood management system designed to handle extreme rainfall.

Sophie Hardach reports for the BBC.

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Lawmakers are pressuring the Federal Housing Finance Agency to adopt minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes, a move that could lower energy bills and reduce carbon emissions.

Tik Root reports for Grist.

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Solar power is expanding faster than predicted, with improved technology and lower costs driving record-breaking growth in global capacity this year.

Umair Irfan reports for Vox.

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A year after London's clean air zone was enforced, 40% of children began walking or biking to school instead of being driven, according to new research.

Syris Valentine reports for Grist.

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A decade after Louisville became the fastest-growing urban heat island in the US, a groundbreaking study shows that planting trees in underserved areas leads to health improvements by lowering inflammation rates among residents.

Linda Baker reports for Bloomberg.

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The Ashaninka tribe, once displaced by deforestation and cattle farming, has restored its territory and is now leading efforts to expand its land management strategies across 12 Indigenous territories in the Amazon.

Fabiano Maisonnave and Jorge Saenz report for the Associated Press.

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An investigation co-produced by Environmental Health News into toxic pollution in communities along the Houston Ship Channel has won a Lion Publishing Sustainability Award award for best collaboration.

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