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China dominates over 60% of global rare earth metal production, which is critical for manufacturing smartphones, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and military technologies. However, this dominance comes at a severe environmental and social cost. In regions like Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, and Sichuan, mining operations have led to poisoned water supplies, deforestation, and soil erosion. Toxic […]

In early 2025, Vancouver-based FoodMesh took over leadership of the Love Food Hate Waste Canada campaign, a nationwide initiative that has reached over 20 million Canadians since its 2018 launch by the National Zero Waste Council. By partnering with FoodMesh—an organization with a robust network of more than 2,500 food suppliers, retailers, and community groups—the

In a scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed the world’s first solar panel using titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and selenium, achieving an efficiency of 4.49% in early tests. This new design, unlike traditional silicon-based panels, dramatically improves how sunlight is converted into electricity by enhancing the bond between layers and reducing contamination—particularly

Saudi Arabia has introduced ‘Reef Saudi’, a major initiative under Vision 2030 aimed at transforming rural agriculture while promoting sustainable development and human well-being. Backed by 8.5 billion SAR (US $2.2 billion) and supported by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the program focuses on improving food security, empowering rural producers, and creating new

Europe is heating up at more than twice the global average, making it the fastest-warming continent on the planet. Since 1980, European temperatures have increased by approximately 0.5°C per decade, compared to the global average of 0.2°C. In 2022, Europe was already about 2.3°C warmer than pre-industrial levels, while the global average temperature rise stood

Urban honeybee keeping, once seen as a helpful way to support pollinators, is now raising concerns among scientists. Research from Concordia University shows that the number of honeybee colonies in Montreal exploded from fewer than 250 in 2013 to almost 3,000 by 2020. This surge has been linked to a sharp decline in wild bee

A pioneering green hydrogen facility has been launched in Porsgrunn, Norway, by Yara International in partnership with Linde Engineering. This 24-megawatt plant uses advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis to generate around 10,000 kilograms of green hydrogen daily. The hydrogen is then converted into 20,500 metric tons of ammonia each year, which is further processed

The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world’s biggest dedicated climate financing institution, has announced a record-setting investment of $1.2 billion for 17 new climate projects across Asia and Africa. Unveiled on July 4, 2025, the funding includes $227 million to help build green bond markets in 10 countries, $200 million to expand renewable energy efforts

A new study from the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) finds that Germany could meet about one-third of its climate goals simply by ending fossil fuel subsidies—without introducing new carbon pricing policies. In 2023, Germany spent approximately €41 billion on subsidies for oil, gas, and coal, the highest amount among all EU countries. Removing

Kazakhstan has announced plans to donate 1,500 wild saiga antelopes to China, helping reintroduce the species to parts of western China where they’ve been extinct for over 75 years. The announcement was made by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in June 2025 and reflects a major conservation partnership between the two countries. Saiga populations in Kazakhstan