The World Is Watching Germany, And There’s 1 Big, Bright Reason Why

We’re all seriously starting to think about how we’ll power our stuff in the future — the math’s gotten simple enough even for me. So is solar power a cruel fantasy or a real thing?


As our supplies of oil dwindle, many possible solutions keep getting thrown around. If you care about our energy future, you’re left wondering whether any of these things are really possible. So it’s heartening to learn that a 100% solar future is probably doable, even if it’s by no means a no-brainer. It’ll also require a real commitment from people and governments all over the world.

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He lost his job and started mowing lawns for free. Now 2,100 volunteers have joined him.

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A 10-year-old boy’s liver saved her life when she was a baby. She just married his little brother.