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In Uganda, a group of women has transformed an environmental problem into a solution for homelessness and unemployment. By collecting 18,000 plastic bottles from their communities, they constructed an eco-friendly shelter that provides jobs and skills training for marginalized women, including those with disabilities. The project simultaneously addresses plastic pollution, promotes social inclusion, supports women’s […]

Minecraft has launched a new educational game aimed at helping students understand climate change and environmental protection. Developed in partnership with environmental organizations, the game lets players explore virtual ecosystems, engage in conservation activities, and see firsthand the effects of human actions on the planet. By combining interactive gameplay with learning content, the initiative seeks

The Trump administration has pulled approximately $7.56 billion in federal support for 223 climate and clean energy projects, affecting hydrogen hubs, renewable energy initiatives, carbon capture programs, and electric grid improvements. The cancellations predominantly impact 16 states that voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. High-profile projects include a $1.2 billion hydrogen

A surplus of renewable energy in Brazil—mainly wind and solar—has made the country a hotspot for cryptocurrency miners. Because transmission lines cannot carry all the electricity produced, some plants are forced to waste as much as 70% of their output. This imbalance is now drawing miners who see an opportunity to tap low-cost, underutilized clean

In Punjab, Pakistan’s agricultural heartland, farmers are increasingly turning to solar-powered tube wells as a cheaper and more reliable alternative to diesel and grid electricity. The shift has fueled a surge in water-hungry crops like rice, with cultivation expanding by nearly 30% since 2023, while maize acreage has dropped about 10%. Experts estimate that around

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith stated that her province and the federal government are about 80% aligned on a potential pipeline project to expand Alberta’s oil export capacity. Under the emerging framework, Alberta would oversee initial planning, including route design, cost estimates, and engineering, while construction would fall to private operators. Major pipeline firms such as

Indonesia’s state-owned utility PLN has begun work on a 92-megawatt floating solar power plant on the Saguling Reservoir in West Java, located about 180 km from Jakarta. Scheduled to be operational by November 2026, the facility is expected to produce more than 130 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity per year, helping cut carbon emissions by an

Ghana is set to roll out 48,000 electric motorcycles by 2030 under a landmark agreement between the Swedish Energy Agency and Solar Taxi Ltd, a leading local electric vehicle company. Facilitated by South Pole, a global climate consultancy, the initiative aims to cut carbon emissions in the transport sector by at least 200,000 tons. The

France and Spain are at the forefront of a European push to introduce taxes on private jets and premium-class flights, aiming to fund climate initiatives and sustainable development projects. This coalition also includes the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, and Luxembourg. The plan, announced at the United Nations development summit in Seville on June 30,

At Oxwillow Farm near Ely, Cambridgeshire, a bold agricultural experiment has defied expectations. What many once considered a joke—growing rice in the UK—is now coming to fruition, with the first-ever British rice crop ready for harvest. Farmer Craig Taylor, working alongside the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, cultivated nine rice varieties, including risotto, sushi,