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A Tree-mendous Climate Solution

Ever heard of the pongamia tree? We hadn’t either until learning about the startup using them to revolutionize food and agriculture. Terviva has a climate story, and we’re here to tell it!

Mar 07, 2023

#STOPWILLOW Is Trending

The Biden administration is scheduled to announce its decision on the first significant oil drilling project of its term in just a few days, and the White House has suggested it may scale back the contentious project, which has sparked vehement opposition from environmentalists. Have you signed the petition?

Feb 28, 2023

Are You Going to Eat That? Food Waste & Climate, Explained

1.3 billion tonnes of food, or about a third of our total supply chain, is lost between the field and the customer every year. It's important for us to live in a world where the food that lands on our plate arrives safely and affordably - and we’ve found just the team to make this dream a reality.

Feb 21, 2023

Upholding Climate in the Land Down Under

This week, it’s all things Australia. There’s promising news for ocean conservation and the Great Barrier Reef, offering hope for more aggressive climate initiatives down the road.

Feb 14, 2023

Break it Down! (Plastic, That Is)

Have you heard about the tiny heroes fighting against plastic pollution? These plastic-eating enzymes are breaking down the world's plastic and saving the planet, one molecule at a time.

Feb 07, 2023

How to Keep Cool in a Warming World

Air conditioning is responsible for ~4% of global GHG emissions contributing significantly to climate change. But, now more than ever, we need to find ways to stay cool. Let’s talk about how we’ll do it.

Feb 01, 2023

📱Introducing the 17 Climate Creators to Watch in 2023📱

A collaboration between Pique Action and Harvard Chan C-CHANGE, this list recognizes content creators who are producing original, entertaining, and educational content that’s reshaping the climate narrative, combating misinformation, and empowering people to take climate action ✊

Jan 25, 2023

WTF Is Going on With Gas Stoves?

Gas stoves are under some serious heat right now - and with good reason. We know natural gas is terrible for the planet, but a growing body of research is now pointing to its harmful effects on human health. So, what can we do about it?

Jan 18, 2023

Recycling Robots (No, Seriously)

Sci-Fi fans, gather ‘round! We’ve found robots we may actually want to take over the planet because they’re helping it. And something else to buzz about — the first FDA approved bees vaccine is out. Read on to learn more!

Jan 11, 2023

Cash is King, Mother Earth is Queen

There are tons of topics we've heard of and know about but may not know the ins and outs of. Cryptocurrency, for example. Or what tax breaks you qualify for. Fortunately, you have us — it’s all about money this week and how it relates to climate.

Jan 04, 2023

How Do You Scale a Climate Solution?

Happy New Year and welcome back to Pique Behind the Curtain! To kick off 2023, we’ll look at a startup funding the future of the climate revolution and appreciate some of the monumental moments that helped us reach today’s state of progress.