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Why We Care

A better planet with a sustainable future often feels out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be—not if humanity takes a collective leap forward.

Newsweek's Better Planet highlights the innovators and innovations that are leading the way to a healthier and safer world, and the individual actions that we can all take to help the environment. Because the first step in making a difference is recognizing that we can make a difference.

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Spotlight

With Election Near, the Political Climate Looms Over Climate Week NYC

"The climate world is looking at the U.S. election and thinking, 'We can't really afford another rollback,'" Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson told Newsweek.

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Electrified Future: Making Ports Cleaner by Phasing Out Diesel on Boats

The EPA will disseminate $3 billion in grants to reduce diesel pollution and promote zero-emission technologies in ports nationwide.

By Leah Carroll

These Solar-Powered Homes Kept Lights on Through Hurricane Milton

A direct hit from Hurricane Milton was the ultimate test for homes at Hunters Point, a Florida development designed for sustainability and climate resilience.

Better Planet Podcast

This biweekly podcast features meaningful conversations with real planet heroes about their efforts to help the environment, as well as encouraging news and information that you need to help make this a Better Planet for everyone.

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Sustainability

Top Sustainable Destinations for Eco-Conscious Travelers

Looking for an environmentally friendly location that offers scenic beauty, lots of activities and local culture? One of these five places may fit the bill.

Electrified Future: Rondo Turns Renewable Electricity Into Industrial Heat

Electrified Future: Form Energy Remakes Rust Belt Misery Into Batteries

AI Can See Clearly Now: How Google's AI Improves Environmental Monitoring

International Energy Agency Projects a Massive Boom in Wind and Solar Power

Concerns About AI's Energy Demand Rising Among Tech Leaders and Investors

The Human Toll of the Climate Crisis Has Already Begun

Planet Heroes

Josh Benitez

"Over the next few years, we're going to be planting 65,000 trees just here in this one little part of Louisiana," Benitez said of the work his group is doing.

Josh Benitez Links New Orleans Culture to Coastal Restoration

Kristen Mandala

Mandala, a Canadian sustainability advocate, said people don't realize sustainability is "a lens that you can use to see all the different things in your life."

Kristen Mandala Turns Fear 'Into Fuel' to Drive Climate Solutions

Magi Richani

The startup is hoping to not only accommodate people who can't consume dairy but to also reshape food production by making it more sustainable.

Nobell Foods CEO Magi Richani Is Crafting a Plant-Based Cheese Too Stretchy to Resist

Video

Kia and The Ocean Cleanup: Built for Purpose

Mobility

Car Companies' Green Agendas Rely on Carbon-Neutral Steel

Eco-friendly cars of the future will come with steel parts made in carbon-neutral manufacturing facilities.

Green Cruises: Sustainable Adventures for Eco-Conscious Travelers

Scientists Look to Space Rovers to Limit Car Tire Pollution

Your Next Green Car May Run on Gas and Get 100 Miles to the Gallon

Uber, Ford Partner to Get More Drivers in Electric Vehicles

Car Designers Could Soon Take Their Cues From Long-Gone Animals and Plants

Scientists Say Climate Extremes of 2023 Point to Need to End Fossil Fuels