At Empowered by Light (EBL) we have seen and experienced the many  ways solar energy supports wildlife conservation. The solar energy...

We had been on the river for nearly an hour, and after a while, the hum of the boat's engine was replaced by the rhythmic noises of the

We've all seen the horrific images of entire neighborhoods destroyed by the fierce fires that have been burning in and around Los...

Africa's severe drought is threatening the survival of humans and animals alike. The drought, aggravated by the El Niño weather pattern,...

We recently installed solar and energy storage (batteries) on Chishi School, a small school in a remote region of Zambia that served 87...

Oftentimes when I imagine what earth will look like in the next 20-30 years, I envision a post-apocalyptic scene; a smoky haze sits in...

With the generous support of the Schmidt Family Foundation , over 800 indigenous people living along the Amonia River in the Brazilian...

We all know that climate change is rapidly altering the world we live in. The effects of climate change, including higher temperatures,...

In 2010, the World Economic Forum defined energy poverty as the lack of access to sustainable modern energy services and products. For...

Many of you already know the answer, but in case you’re wondering why you might want to reduce your carbon footprint, here are just a few...

We all know climate change is contributing to more extreme weather and sea level rise, but it also directly impacts food security. Food...

Last month, we shared news about the Navajo Nation’s Hard Rock Chapter House in northern Arizona which had just received solar and energy...

We hear the term more and more, but what exactly does climate justice mean? The University of California defines climate justice as...

Even though enough food is produced around the world to feed Earth’s population, more than 690 million people go hungry each year. When...

On our recent trip to Puerto Rico, the Empowered by Light team went back to Adjuntas in the south western part of the island to inspect...