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The Portuguese city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal, is vying for the prestigious European Green Capital Award 2026. This recognition, granted annually to a city leading in sustainability, could transform Guimarães into a hub for eco-tourism and green innovation. The city has been investing in sustainable urban development, including expanding green spaces, […]

As global demand for lithium surges to power electric vehicles and renewable technologies, Nigeria’s burgeoning lithium mining sector reveals a grim reality: child labour is rampant in many mining operations. Reports indicate that children as young as 10 are working in hazardous conditions to extract the “white gold” essential for lithium-ion batteries. These children often

In response to the growing impacts of climate change, Chinese scientists are working urgently to develop climate-resistant potatoes that can withstand extreme weather conditions. With unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, and increasing soil salinity affecting crop yields, scientists are focused on enhancing potato varieties to ensure food security. Potatoes, a staple food in China, are vulnerable

Indonesia, one of Asia’s largest cocoa producers, is facing a severe decline in cocoa yields, sending shockwaves through the region’s chocolate industry. Farmers are grappling with erratic weather patterns, including prolonged droughts and unpredictable rainfall, which have devastated crops. Additionally, the rise of cocoa pests and diseases, combined with a lack of sustainable farming practices,

As global temperatures soar, Japanese tech companies have introduced a wearable neck air conditioner that can cool body temperatures by up to 20°C. This lightweight device, which resembles a sleek collar, uses thermoelectric cooling technology to provide instant relief in hot environments. Originally designed for industrial workers exposed to extreme heat, the neck AC is

Cruise ships operating near the Great Barrier Reef are under fire for discharging toxic effluent, including untreated sewage, bilge water, and gray water from kitchens and showers. These releases contain harmful nutrients, heavy metals, and bacteria that disrupt the reef’s ecosystem. For example, nutrient-rich sewage can cause algal blooms, which outcompete corals for sunlight and

Environmental groups and climate scientists have issued dire warnings about a $200 billion wave of new natural gas projects, describing them as a looming “carbon catastrophe.” These investments, which include massive expansions of liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, pipelines, and drilling facilities, are concentrated in fossil fuel hubs such as the United States, Australia, Qatar,

The European Union and Colombia have launched a transformative initiative called “Peace with Nature,” aimed at protecting the country’s rich biodiversity while promoting peace and reconciliation. This collaboration seeks to address the environmental damage caused by decades of armed conflict, which led to deforestation, loss of wildlife, and exploitation of natural resources. The project is

Europe is making significant strides in sustainability, with two groundbreaking innovations poised to reduce emissions and combat climate change. In Paris, the city plans to transform 50% of its land area into urban green spaces by 2030, creating tree-lined streets and micro-forests to reduce heat, improve air quality, and enhance biodiversity. This bold urban forest

Paris has unveiled an ambitious urban forest plan to transform half of the city’s land area into green spaces by 2030. This initiative will include converting unused spaces, such as rooftops and parking lots, into lush gardens, tree-lined streets, and micro-forests. The city aims to mitigate the urban heat island effect, enhance air quality, and