"Studies show the populations of most North American shorebirds are declining. But the American oystercatcher found along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts is a success story." https://www.npr.org/2025/07/23/nx-s1-5463701/as-many-shorebird-populations-decline-the-american-oystercatcher-is-rebounding

1 million Germans bought $235 plug-in solar panels for their balconies

More than one million Germans have installed affordable plug-in balcony solar panels, turning apartments into small-scale clean energy producers. Costing around $235, these easy-to-use systems are helping households cut electricity bills while accelerating Germany’s transition to renewable energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6zut0YPYE8