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China’s Desert Management Skills Help Transform African Landscapes

China’s long-standing efforts to combat desertification have not only restored vast areas at home but are now making a difference abroad, particularly in Africa. After successfully greening parts of the Kubuqi Desert in Inner Mongolia—where innovative techniques like planting drought-resistant vegetation and sustainable land management turned one-third of the once-barren area into thriving ecosystems—China is […]

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World’s First Greenhouse Gas Standard for Cocoa Industry Launched to Tackle Climate Impact

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), in partnership with environmental experts Quantis, has introduced the first-ever greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standard tailored specifically for the cocoa sector. This new framework provides cocoa producers with a clear, consistent way to measure, report, and reduce carbon emissions across their complex supply chains—spanning millions of smallholder farmers in West

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Climate Change Threatens Banana Farms in Latin America: Farmers Urgently Need Support

Banana farmers across Latin America are facing serious challenges as climate change disrupts the conditions they depend on. A recent report from Christian Aid highlights that by 2080, nearly two-thirds of the region’s prime banana-growing areas—especially in countries like Colombia, Costa Rica, and Guatemala—could become unsuitable for growing bananas due to rising temperatures, unpredictable weather,

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Zimbabwe’s Growing Elephant-Human Conflict: Can Technology Offer a Solution?

Zimbabwe is grappling with a rising conflict between its human population and the country’s estimated 100,000 elephants. As droughts driven by climate change force elephants to venture into human settlements searching for food and water, encounters have become increasingly dangerous and sometimes deadly. In the first four months of 2025 alone, 18 people were killed,

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Belgium’s Low Emission Zones Reduce Air Pollution: A Model for Europe

Low emission zones (LEZs) in Belgium’s major cities—Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent—are proving successful in cutting air pollution, according to a study by the health insurer Mutualités Libres. The research, which analyzed data from over 420,000 residents over a decade, found that levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and particulate matter (PM) decreased significantly within these zones.

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Global Recycling Crisis: Decline Continues as Experts Call for Urgent Reforms

A recent report from the Circle Economy think tank has revealed that global recycling rates have fallen for the eighth consecutive year, with only 6.9% of the 106 billion tonnes of materials consumed annually coming from recycled sources. This marks a decline of 2.2 percentage points since 2015, raising significant concerns about the effectiveness of

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From Space to Earth: Japan’s Solar Power Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy

 Japan’s space-based solar power (SBSP) project has the potential to dramatically change the solar industry and the broader renewable energy landscape. Traditional solar power relies on sunlight reaching Earth’s surface, which is affected by factors like weather, time of day, and geographical location. With space-based solar power, energy can be harvested 24/7, unaffected by clouds

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EcoFlow Unveils Easy-to-Use Backyard Solar System Starting at $599

EcoFlow has introduced an innovative backyard solar energy system called the Stream Series, designed for quick and easy installation without the need for professional help or permits. Starting at just $599, this plug-and-play system allows homeowners to generate solar power by simply connecting it to a standard 120V wall outlet. The system includes a microinverter

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