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Clean industry

From zoos to craft brews, Michigan looks to spur decarbonization

The state recently awarded nearly $1.9 million to help organizations investigate the best ways to slash emissions from heavy-duty industrial operations.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 October 2026

Two polar bears underwater with a light-blue ball — A polar bear cub swims with her mother at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Food and farms

This startup helps food carts switch loud, dirty generators for batteries

A battery-swapping experiment in NYC lets vendors access clean power without having to buy the systems or charge them. The approach promises big cost savings.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 30 September 2026
Electrification

Can this new induction stove help fuel the transition to clean cooking?

Copper's Charlie 2.0, to be manufactured by appliance giant Miele, comes with a battery that lets homes ditch the fossil fumes without an expensive electric upgrade.

By Alison F. Takemura . 24 September 2026
Solar

Clean energy is getting its own national day of action. It’s about time.

The first-ever “Sun Day” is coming up Sept. 21. You can get involved in one of the more than 150 events across the country — or plan your own.

By Alison F. Takemura . 25 August 2025
Electrification

Meet Minnesota’s electric coffee roasting pioneers

Minneapolis-based Coffeewomple is one of the first U.S. roasters to use a commercial-scale electric coffee roaster, navigating higher costs for climate benefits.

By Dan Haugen . 5 August 2025
Canary Media

Canary Live is coming to Houston on January 30!

Join featured guests including David Roberts, Tim Latimer, Claire Hao, Naomi Klinge, and Doug Lewin. Get your ticket today.

By Nicholas Rinaldi . 11 December 2024
Clean energy

Watch: Climate Night Live on Monday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Canary Media and The Pew Charitable Trusts are kicking off Climate Week NYC with an evening of clean energy entertainment.

By Nicholas Rinaldi . 20 September 2024
Fun stuff

Canary Live Bay Area is coming soon! Get your ticket today

Join the Bay Area's climate community in Berkeley on November 13 for an evening of expert insights, networking, and fun.

By Canary Staff . 5 September 2024
Fun stuff

Canary Live Bay Area is coming soon! Get your ticket today

Join the Bay Area's climate community in Berkeley on November 13 for an evening of expert insights, networking, and fun.

By Canary Staff . 5 September 2024
Fun stuff

Cartoon: Bigger batteries, bigger bunnies

By Climatoonist . 9 August 2024
Fun stuff

Want to build clean energy fast? This board game lets you

In the game Pampero, you’re an investor in Uruguay’s remarkable — and real — boom in wind power that has enabled the country to run on 100% clean energy for months straight.

By Alison F. Takemura . 23 July 2024