New York – October 03, 2026 -- A new episode of the climate interview series Net Zero Speaks tackles a question coastal communities can no longer ignore: what happens when rising seas meet sinking land. The episode, produced by the Planet Classroom Network with the Protect Our Planet (POP) Movement, features Professor Marco Marani of the University of Padova, Director of the Centre for Climate Change Impacts (CRITICAL).

Diamond Bar, Calif. – October 02, 2026 -- The South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board has approved $60.2 million in additional funding for its GO ZERO Incentive Program, which pays homeowners and small businesses to swap gas furnaces and water heaters for zero-emission heat pumps.

Catalina Foothills, Ariz. – September 30, 2026 -- Hairline cracks on a clay or concrete tile roof might look harmless, but roofing professional Drew Nelson of Apex Roof Pros LLC says they can quietly let water reach the underlayment beneath the tiles, weakening a roof's waterproofing over time.

In Tucson's dry, high-heat climate, daily temperature swings cause tiles to expand and contract, a cycle Nelson says gradually widens existing cracks and adds stress to the roof system.

Boulder – – September 29, 2026 -- The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is opening hundreds of solar-powered homes, businesses and community sites across all fifty states to the public October 2-4, 2026, as part of its National Solar Tour Showcase Weekend.

Santa Ana, Calif. – September 29, 2026 -- OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) will host a countywide Community Compost Giveaway on Saturday, October 3, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, offering free, ready-to-use compost made from green waste collected across Orange County homes, while supplies last.

The compost will be distributed at three sites: Bee Canyon Greenery at Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, Valencia Greenery at Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea, and Capistrano Greenery at Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano.

A Coruña – September 28, 2026 -- SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia marks its 10th anniversary with a special edition running October 2–4 on the Spanish island of Formentera, capping a decade built on secrecy, intimacy and sustainability rather than mega-lineups.

Danvers, Mass. – September 26, 2026 -- Massachusetts homeowners can now access rebates of up to $8,500 through the state's Mass Save energy-efficiency program when upgrading to a heat pump, according to Danvers-based HVAC company Townsend.

The rebates, which range from a few hundred dollars to the $8,500 maximum depending on qualifications, are paired with 0% interest financing through Mass Save's HEAT Loan program and free home energy assessments that identify which upgrades a property needs.

New York – September 23, 2026 -- World Animal Protection, working with Collective Fashion Justice, has released a new investigation called Blood Feathers, documenting undercover footage of ostrich feather farms in South Africa cutting feathers above the bloodline and later pulling them out with pliers.

South Africa produces 75% of the world's ostrich products, including feathers, meat and skin. In the 2024-25 season, 150,000 ostriches were slaughtered there for these trades, and more than 150 tonnes of feathers were exported globally.

Big Bear Lake – September 23, 2026 -- Big Bear Valley will host a two-day community event, Wings Over Big Bear, on Oct. 3-4 to honor Jackie, the wild bald eagle who became a global icon through a live nest camera before her death in August.

San Ramon – September 23, 2026 -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and GM Energy have launched the Smart Charge Bundle, a program giving new Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac EV buyers a free home charger and a $15 monthly credit on their PG&E bill.

The offer is available at participating dealerships across Northern and Central California at the point of sale when customers purchase or lease a new EV.