Growing up low income turned me into an advocate for clean energy. If you grew up in a household where putting food on the table, paying the bills, and maintaining a decent credit score was completely normal, you are lucky! Unfortunately, not everyone has that luxury — and yes, if you grew up with financial…
When Hurricane Maria came their way, Puerto Ricans couldn’t even imagine the damage they would soon suffer. The terrible storm destroyed 80% of the grid, leaving almost half of the country’s population without power. The island’s tragic story is the reason why I joined the Atlantic team a year after Hurricane Maria. It has inspired…
By managing the power of wind and solar energy, we can decarbonize rapidly. We can also try to reverse some of the environmental damage we, as a society, have already done. However, we have to act fast before the extreme weather conditions destroy the electrical grids we all rely on. Changing Climates Right now, we…
Clean air is a human right, and everyone in the world, no matter where they live and how much they earn, is entitled to it. Still, without proper laws in place, air pollution is becoming worse every year in most countries across the globe. Fortunately, the future isn’t all that bleak just yet. The Effects…
