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Honduras Bans Open-Pit Mining Operations

Nikola Gemeš March 16, 2022

A decision to ban open-pit mining might put an end to deforestation and pollution in Honduras. The ban is already in place in El Salvador and Costa Rica.

Scientific Breakthrough For Plastic Recycling

Chris Bolt March 15, 2022

Scientists at the University of North Carolina invented a new way to recycle plastic that will convert recycled plastic to more durable material.

Coors Light To Phase Out The Menacing Plastic Beer Rings

Samira Tasneem March 11, 2022

Plastic beer rings on the six-packs are terrors marine life. Coors Light will replace the plastic rings with recyclable cardboard wrapping.

Australian Mining Magnate Invests in Renewable Energy

Australian Mining Magnate Invests $2.2B in Renewable Energy

Nikola Gemeš March 8, 2022

Australian Mining Billionaire invests in a joint solar-wind-battery development that will be enough to power 40% homes in Queensland.

Germany Plans to Get 100% of Energy From Renewables by 2035

Nikola Gemeš March 7, 2022

Germany’s energy sector aims to become 100% renewable by 2035 as pressure grows for the country to be less dependent on Russian gas.

Solar Can Bring Down In-Home Medical Costs

Nikola Gemeš March 4, 2022

Solar power can offer inexpensive and reliable electricity to supply at-home medical equipment, independent of grid outages and severe weather.

New EU Law Asks Companies To Go For Green Suppliers

Marina Maletic March 2, 2022

A new EU proposal will force large companies to check their supplies are following human rights rules and environmental standards.

Apollo’s New Platform Targets $50B in Sustainable Investment

Marina Maletic March 1, 2022

Apollo, a manager of alternative assets, plans to deploy $50 billion for energy transition and conservation in the next five years.

Tencent Promises to Be Carbon Neutral by 2030

Tencent, Chinese Tech Giant Promises to Be Carbon Neutral by 2030

Marina Maletic February 28, 2022

Tencent, a tech giant in China, announced they plan to be carbon neutral by 2030. The company aims to switch to renewable energy sources.

Massive Funding Boost For European Clean Oceans Initiative

Chris Bolt February 25, 2022

The European-led Clean Oceans Initiative secured $4.6 billion funding to clean up plastics from the ocean.

Climate Defense With Native Arabic Saxaul Tree

Chris Bolt February 24, 2022

Replanting billions of native trees in the Middle East could build a natural barrier to climate change and Saudi Arabia is leading.

Eating a Plant-Based Diet Could Prolong Your Life

Marina Maletic February 23, 2022

Researchers found that a plant-based diet and avoiding red meat can extend a person’s life up to 13 years.

USDA Plans to Invest $1B to Lower Climate Change Effects

Marina Maletic February 22, 2022

USDA announces it’ll give $1 billion to farmers and ranchers through several grants to help them fight climate change effects.

Dolce & Gabbana To Quit Using Animal Fur

Marina Maletic February 18, 2022

Italian fashion giant Dolce & Gabbana is the latest fashion house to stop using animal fur in their products.

White House Pledges Nearly $5 Billion for EV Charging Stations

Nikola Gemeš February 17, 2022

The Biden administration offers unprecedented $5 billion to states ready to build a system of EV charging stations along the highways.

Australia Promises $700M to Protect Great Barrier Reef

Nikola Gemeš February 16, 2022

An effective measure or “a band-aid on a broken leg”? One thing is certain — conserving the Great Barrier Reef will require action on multiple levels.

Solar Panels to Cover Irrigation Canals in California

Nikola Gemeš February 15, 2022

A new pilot project for covering irrigation canals with solar panels could easily become a solution to California’s water-energy conundrum.

U.S. to Invest $14 Billion To Improve Ports and Waterways

Chris Bolt February 8, 2022

The U.S. government to invest $14 billion in improving ports and waterways aims to build defenses against climate change.

Young Professionals Are Making Low-Carbon Career Choices

Chris Bolt February 7, 2022

Youngsters are more concerned about low-carbon career choices. Find out how younger generations are changing the career trend.

Indonesian Mangrove Forest Restoration Project Gains Traction

Chris Bolt February 5, 2022

Indonesian government boosts finances to restore coastal 15,000 hectares of mangrove forest to boost carbon absorption by 2024.

Nordic Wind Power Production Reaches a Record High

Marina Maletic February 2, 2022

Nordic countries have been experiencing a windy winter, which resulted in record production of wind energy across the region.

Endangered Turtles Released Back to the Ocean In Indonesia

Marina Maletic February 1, 2022

A big batch of endangered turtles is released back to the ocean in Bali. With this, Indonesia is continuing turtle conservation efforts.

One Step Closer Towards Creating Nuclear Fusion Energy

Marina Maletic January 31, 2022

US scientists made a huge breakthrough towards achieving nuclear fusion energy. This is a clean source of energy with a large potential.

New York Food Waste Recycling Law Takes Effect

Nikola Gemeš January 30, 2022

Kudos to NY lawmakers. From Jan 1 big businesses in NY must donate excess food and compost food leftovers, as food has nothing to do in landfills.

200+ New Species Discovered in Mekong Basin, WWF Reports

Nikola Gemeš January 29, 2022

Recently discovered animal and plant species show promise for the Mekong region that is threatened by habitat loss from human activity and climate change.

First Vegan Violin in the World Crafted Using Animal-Free Products

Nikola Gemeš January 28, 2022

You’d be surprised to hear how heavily traditional instruments trade depends on animal products. The world’s first 100% vegan violin plays a different tune.