As large solar projects become more common across the Mountain West, questions remain about their environmental footprint, especially in fragile desert ecosystems. New research from Nevada suggests ...

China’s biggest solar complex is not just feeding electricity into the grid, it is physically reshaping the land beneath it and the economy around it. By turning a harsh desert plateau into a test bed ...

China’s Biggest Solar Farm Is Doing More Than Just Generating Electricity ...

As the world’s solar power capacity continues to grow year on year, companies are increasingly looking for ways to expand capacity without relying heavily on arable land to develop projects. Several ...

Panels alter soil moisture and MAOM carbon, so careful siting and spacing help support renewables without harming nearby ...

Solar energy is crucial in our transition away from pollution-heavy power, but its rapid expansion has brought unexpected consequences for migrating birds and bats that could threaten biodiversity if ...

Forget roaring lawnmowers and fuel-guzzling tractors. Today's solar companies are turning to flocks of sheep to trim grass and control weeds under solar panels. These eco-friendly grazers easily ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

A satellite photo of an almost-finished solar farm near Walt Disney World in Orlando reveals a familiar face. Image Courtesy of NearMap.com In just a few weeks, the world’s largest floating solar ...

The Imperial Irrigation District, which provides water to farmers in the southeastern corner of California, drew a figurative line in the sand earlier this month, calling for a halt to the conversion ...