Innovative environmental solutions show promise in mitigating climate impacts. Dairy digesters in California effectively capture and reuse methane, reducing emissions by about 80%. In renewable energy, new zinc–iodine batteries with dry electrodes and protective films demonstrate doubled performance and enhanced cycle life compared to lithium-ion options. Additionally, materials science breakthroughs in metal alloys manufactured via powder bed fusion-laser beam enhance strength for industrial applications, advancing sustainable technology development critical for climate resilience.