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European households could save over âŹ2,200 per year by switching to heat pumps & EVs
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European households could save over âŹ2,200 per year by switching to heat pumps & EVs
Electrification isnât just good for the planet: Itâs good for your wallet too. A new report reveals just how much the average European household can save by ditching fossil fuels. Europeâs exposure t...
https://goodgreen.news/european-households-could-save-over-e2200-per-year-by-switching-to-heat-pumps-evs/
3 days ago
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Climate policy advocacy efforts have tripled among Asian institutional investors since 2024
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Climate policy advocacy efforts have tripled among Asian institutional investors since 2024
A new survey of Asiaâs climate-conscious financial institutions highlights a growing understanding of the importance of collaborative action to drive meaningful change. Many Asian financial institutio...
https://goodgreen.news/climate-policy-advocacy-efforts-have-tripled-among-asian-institutional-investors-since-2024/
4 days ago
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Papua New Guinea announces huge new âno takeâ MPA
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Papua New Guinea announces huge new âno takeâ MPA
A new marine protection area in the âCoral Triangleâ will protect a biologically rich area of tropical ocean almost as large as the United Kingdom. Papua New Guinea has announced the creation of a ne...
https://goodgreen.news/papua-new-guinea-announces-huge-new-no-take-mpa/
5 days ago
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80% of the worldâs biggest cities have decoupled growth from emissions
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80% of the worldâs biggest cities have decoupled growth from emissions
A new study tracking nitrogen dioxide emissions above more than 2,500 cities found that 80% have broken the link between economic growth and fossil fuel emissions. Fossil fuels have been the essential...
https://goodgreen.news/80-of-the-worlds-biggest-cities-have-decoupled-growth-from-emissions/
6 days ago
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Largest study of its kind shows spending time in nature is restorative and helps improve life satisfaction
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Largest study of its kind shows spending time in nature is restorative and helps improve life satisfaction
The largest multinational study ever conducted into how nature benefits mental and physical well-being shows that improved self compassion is a key pathway. That contact with nature can make you feel...
https://goodgreen.news/largest-study-of-its-kind-shows-spending-time-in-nature-is-restorative-and-helps-improve-life-satisfaction/
6 days ago
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Your next house could be built using prickly pear cacti
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Your next house could be built using prickly pear cacti
The pads of a humble cactus species often discarded as waste could be recycled as a low-cost, low-carbon building material, say researchers. Humans have created impressive synthetic materials to fulfi...
https://goodgreen.news/your-next-house-could-be-built-using-prickly-pear-cacti/
6 days ago
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Rooftop solarâs newly discovered dual purpose is good news for dairy cows
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Rooftop solarâs newly discovered dual purpose is good news for dairy cows
Researchers have demonstrated that rooftop solar installations can serve a dual purpose on dairy farms that enhances animal welfare. Talk to any solar photovoltaic (PV) system salesperson and theyâll ...
https://goodgreen.news/rooftop-solars-newly-discovered-dual-purpose-is-good-news-for-dairy-cows/
7 days ago
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French and African leaders announce $11 billion in new clean energy investments
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French and African leaders announce $11 billion in new clean energy investments
More than $11 billion in new clean energy investments across Africa were unveiled this week, including a first-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel facility. More than 30 African heads of state, the...
https://goodgreen.news/french-and-african-leaders-announce-11-billion-in-new-clean-energy-investments/
8 days ago
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New solar-plus-storage deal moves Pacific Island nation toward energy independence
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New solar-plus-storage deal moves Pacific Island nation toward energy independence
One of the worldâs most isolated nations relies on imported diesel for most of its energy needs, but a new clean energy deal could help it reduce its dependency on fossil fuels. Located almost 200 mil...
https://goodgreen.news/new-solar-plus-storage-deal-moves-pacific-island-nation-toward-energy-independence/
8 days ago
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Black Hills drilling project canceled after resistance from community and tribal leaders
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Black Hills drilling project canceled after resistance from community and tribal leaders
A mining company has withdrawn plans for a drilling project in South Dakotaâs Black Hills after âmulti-facetedâ resistance from local community and tribal leaders. In February, the US Forest Service ...
https://goodgreen.news/black-hills-drilling-project-canceled-after-resistance-from-community-and-tribal-leaders/
9 days ago
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Tighter regulations contributed to a 74% drop in âforever chemicalsâ in seabird eggs
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Tighter regulations contributed to a 74% drop in âforever chemicalsâ in seabird eggs
The levels of toxic âforever chemicalsâ found in Canadian seabird eggs have dropped significantly since the implementation of regulations curbing their use, say researchers. Thatâs according to a new ...
https://goodgreen.news/tighter-regulations-contributed-to-a-74-drop-in-forever-chemicals-in-seabird-eggs/
9 days ago
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Chinese importers make pledge to buy deforestation-free beef from Brazil
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Chinese importers make pledge to buy deforestation-free beef from Brazil
A Chinese meat industry associationâs pledge to buy deforestation-free beef will only impact a fraction of total imports, but it marks a potentially significant sentiment shift in one of the worldâs b...
https://goodgreen.news/chinese-importers-make-pledge-to-buy-deforestation-free-beef-from-brazil/
11 days ago
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Offshore âplug and playâ solution will enable electric ships to recharge while out at sea
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Offshore âplug and playâ solution will enable electric ships to recharge while out at sea
Electric ships are increasingly cost-competitive for servicing the offshore wind industry, but they still have to head back to port to refuel much more often than fossil-fueled vessels. A new âplug an...
https://goodgreen.news/offshore-plug-and-play-solution-will-enable-electric-ships-to-recharge-while-out-at-sea/
11 days ago
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Wind & solar have helped UK save ÂŁ1.7 billion on gas imports since Iran war began
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Wind & solar have helped UK save ÂŁ1.7 billion on gas imports since Iran war began
Record-breaking levels of renewable energy generation have helped the UK reduce its exposure to fossil fuel volatility over the last two months. A new analysis of the UKâs energy grid shows that sola...
https://goodgreen.news/wind-solar-have-helped-uk-save-1-7-billion-on-gas-imports-since-iran-war-began/
13 days ago
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The largest bank in the Nordics has slashed fossil fuel exposure to 0.001% of total lending
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The largest bank in the Nordics has slashed fossil fuel exposure to 0.001% of total lending
Banking customers and investors are cooling on fossil fuel investments â and so are some of the worldâs biggest financial institutions. Nordea, the Nordic regionâs largest financial institution, has ...
https://goodgreen.news/the-largest-bank-in-the-nordics-has-slashed-fossil-fuel-exposure-to-0-001-of-total-lending/
13 days ago
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Every dollar spent on wildfire prevention saves taxpayers $3.75 in damages (new study)
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Every dollar spent on wildfire prevention saves taxpayers $3.75 in damages (new study)
Wildfire funding in the US has historically been spent on suppression once fires have started. But a new analysis suggests it could be better for the environment â and the public purse â to divert mor...
https://goodgreen.news/every-dollar-spent-on-wildfire-prevention-saves-taxpayers-3-75-in-damages-new-study/
14 days ago
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Two thirds of investors plan to increase allocation to sustainable investments over the next year
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Two thirds of investors plan to increase allocation to sustainable investments over the next year
A recent survey of investors across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific showed the vast majority are interested in sustainable investing and two thirds are planning to bulk up their sustainable in...
https://goodgreen.news/two-thirds-of-investors-plan-to-increase-allocation-to-sustainable-investments-over-the-next-year/
14 days ago
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Scientists find surprising sustainable use for stinky sargassum seaweed
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Scientists find surprising sustainable use for stinky sargassum seaweed
Coastal communities and ecosystems in South Florida are routinely blighted by huge carpets of brown algae drifting onto shorelines, but scientists now think this smelly seaweed can be turned into a us...
https://goodgreen.news/scientists-find-surprising-sustainable-use-for-stinky-sargassum-seaweed/
15 days ago
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24/7 solar plus battery storage can now deliver electricity at half the cost of gas
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24/7 solar plus battery storage can now deliver electricity at half the cost of gas
The proliferation of grid-scale battery storage has near-eliminated reliability criticisms of wind and solar. A new analysis says these renewable sources are now cheaper than fossil fuels, too. In re...
https://goodgreen.news/24-7-solar-plus-battery-storage-can-now-deliver-electricity-at-half-the-cost-of-gas/
15 days ago
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From koala snack to climate hack: How the Eucalyptus tree can help fight pollution
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From koala snack to climate hack: How the Eucalyptus tree can help fight pollution
Most famously associated with picky-eating Australian marsupials, new research shows the Eucalyptus tree could be an important climate cleansing tool. Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of T...
https://goodgreen.news/from-koala-snack-to-climate-hack-how-the-eucalyptus-tree-can-help-fight-pollution/
16 days ago
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First-of-its-kind facility turns unsold food into fertilizer and fuel
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First-of-its-kind facility turns unsold food into fertilizer and fuel
Imagine tipping one quarter of every meal that you eat straight into the bin before you tuck in. Thatâs essentially what happens in the US on a daily basis: More than 25% of the food produced across t...
https://goodgreen.news/first-of-its-kind-facility-turns-unsold-food-into-fertilizer-and-fuel/
17 days ago
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New EVs are holding their value for longer than petrol cars in the UK
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New EVs are holding their value for longer than petrol cars in the UK
New data shows that petrol cars are depreciating up to five times faster than EVs in the UK. British drivers buying a new electric vehicle (EV) can expect their car to lose around two percent of its v...
https://goodgreen.news/new-evs-are-holding-their-value-for-longer-than-petrol-cars-in-the-uk/
17 days ago
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Arranâs protected seabeds are home to double the number of species as areas exposed to trawling
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Arranâs protected seabeds are home to double the number of species as areas exposed to trawling
The waters around the Isle of Arran have long provided a livelihood to locals fishing for sea fish, scallops, salmon, and an abundance of other species.  However, destructive overfishing in the area ...
https://goodgreen.news/arrans-protected-seabeds-are-home-to-double-the-number-of-species-as-areas-exposed-to-trawling/
18 days ago
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Going vegan can cut your food-related emissions by 55% in just 12 weeks
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Going vegan can cut your food-related emissions by 55% in just 12 weeks
Switching to a plant-based diet can slash your climate impact by more than half in just 12 weeks. Thatâs according to a new analysis of a clinical trial investigating the environmental footprint of a ...
https://goodgreen.news/going-vegan-can-cut-your-food-related-emissions-by-55-in-just-12-weeks/
19 days ago
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Major breakthrough moves industry responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions closer to electrification
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Major breakthrough moves industry responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions closer to electrification
A Swedish greentech company has successfully produced the primary binding ingredient needed to create cement using a fully electrified process. SaltX Technology says its new process for creating ceme...
https://goodgreen.news/major-breakthrough-moves-industry-responsible-for-8-of-global-co2-emissions-closer-to-electrification/
20 days ago
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Solar & storage push Australiaâs gas generation to 25-year low despite record energy demand
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Solar & storage push Australiaâs gas generation to 25-year low despite record energy demand
Renewable energy supplemented by grid-scale battery storage comfortably met Australiaâs record energy demand this summer, with gas generation dropping to 25-year lows. Itâs been another sweltering sum...
https://goodgreen.news/solar-storage-push-australias-gas-generation-to-25-year-low-despite-record-energy-demand/
21 days ago
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82% of companies either maintained or accelerated their climate targets in 2025
#sustainability
#esg
#environment
#sustainabledevelopment
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82% of companies either maintained or accelerated their climate targets in 2025
Eight in ten companies (82%) worldwide either retained or accelerated decarbonization timelines in 2025. The finding is one of several key takeaways from PwCâs Third Annual State of Decarbonization Re...
https://goodgreen.news/82-of-companies-either-maintained-or-accelerated-their-climate-targets-in-2025/
21 days ago
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âKey momentâ: Number of EVs on UK roads ticks over 2 million for the first time
#electricvehicles
#environment
#sustainability
#eofriendly
#zeroemissions
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âKey momentâ: Number of EVs on UK roads ticks over 2 million for the first time
There are now more than two million electric vehicles (EVs) on UK roads, more than half a million of which were registered for the first time in 2025. While the total number of registered vehicles in...
https://goodgreen.news/key-moment-number-of-evs-on-uk-roads-ticks-over-2-million-for-the-first-time/
22 days ago
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Kenya hails âhistoric homecomingâ of critically endangered antelopes
#conservation
#nature
#wildlife
#environment
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Kenya hails âhistoric homecomingâ of critically endangered antelopes
Four critically endangered antelopes have been successfully returned to Kenya from a zoo in the Czech Republic. Mountain bongos are a species of forest-dwelling antelope native to sub-sharan Africa, k...
https://goodgreen.news/kenya-hails-historic-homecoming-of-critically-endangered-antelopes/
22 days ago
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Thousands of South Korean reservoirs are set for solar makeovers
#energytransition
#solar
#environment
#sustainability
#cleanenergy
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Thousands of South Korean reservoirs are set for solar makeovers
More than 2,300 agricultural reservoirs in South Korea have been identified as suitable for floating solar installations as part of the countryâs renewable energy transition. Korea Rural Community Co...
https://goodgreen.news/thousands-of-south-korean-reservoirs-are-set-for-solar-makeovers/
22 days ago
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New analysis shows fossil fuel power generation has peaked in all 38 OECD countries
#renewable
#solar
#wind
#oecd
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New analysis shows fossil fuel power generation has peaked in all 38 OECD countries
Fossil fuel power generation across the 38 member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is undergoing a âsustained and structural declineâ. Thatâs according to...
https://goodgreen.news/new-analysis-shows-fossil-fuel-power-generation-has-peaked-in-all-38-oecd-countries/
23 days ago
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Corals that survived a âcatastrophicâ heatwave could provide the key for global reef protection
#conservation
#savetheoceans
#positivenews
#environment
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Corals that survived a âcatastrophicâ heatwave could provide the key for global reef protection
Scientists believe a group of coral reefs that endured a recent heatwave with a nearly 100% survival rate could provide crucial insights for global reef protection. The reefs around the Houtman Abrol...
https://goodgreen.news/corals-that-survived-a-catastrophic-heatwave-could-provide-the-key-for-global-reef-protection/
23 days ago
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A world-first âgenetic rescueâ program is bringing an iconic Australian species back from the brink
#conservation
#australia
#wildlife
#nature
#environment
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A world-first âgenetic rescueâ program is bringing an iconic Australian species back from the brink
A rabbit-sized marsupial that inspired one of video gamingâs most beloved characters is being reintroduced into habitats it was wiped out from a quarter of a century ago. Say the word âbandicootâ and...
https://goodgreen.news/a-world-first-genetic-rescue-program-is-bringing-an-iconic-australian-species-back-from-the-brink/
24 days ago
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As the UN global climate talks lose momentum, a smaller coalition eyes a fossil fuel exit
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#energytransition
#environment
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As the UN Global Climate Talks Lose Momentum, a Smaller Coalition Eyes a Fossil Fuel Exit - Inside Climate News
More than 50 countries will gather in Colombia to try to develop real-world timetables to phase out oil and gas amid global energy shocks and petrostate stalling.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/24042026/colombia-fossil-fuel-exit-conference/
26 days ago
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Amid conflict and poaching, tech helps boost mountain gorilla numbers
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#wildlife
#gorilla
#nature
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Amid conflict and poaching, tech helps boost mountain gorilla numbers
The population of the worldâs last mountain gorillas has rebounded by 73% since 1989, allowing the subspecies to be reclassified from critically endangered â one step away from extinction â to endange...
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/amid-conflict-and-poaching-tech-helps-boost-mountain-gorilla-numbers/
26 days ago
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EU targets energy security with $711 billion clean investment push
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#sustainablefinance
#energytransition
#cleanenergy
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EU Targets Energy Security With $711 Billion Clean Investment Push
EU spent an additional âŹ24 billion ($26 billion) on energy imports amid geopolitical tensions, without increased supply Commission targets âŹ660 billion
https://esgnews.com/eu-targets-energy-security-with-711-billion-clean-investment-push/
26 days ago
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âCries of delightâ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time
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#environment
#nature
#wildlife
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âCries of delightâ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time
After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentation
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/25/first-footage-endangered-sumatran-orangutan-using-canopy-bridge-cross-road-hope-species-aoe
26 days ago
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Thermoacoustic heat pumps on the verge of commercial breakthrough
#renewableenergy
#heatpumps
#innovation
#sustainability
#climateaction
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Thermoacoustic heat pumps on the verge of commercial breakthrough
Dutch startup BlueHeart Energy is testing its thermoacoustic heat pump engine in residential settings, with a limited European launch expected in spring 2027, followed by gradual scaling. The system u...
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/23/thermoacoustic-heat-pumps-on-the-verge-of-commercial-breakthrough/
27 days ago
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Swedenâs secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste
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#zerowaste
#sustainability
#environment
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Sweden's secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste
Thousands of people have attended Swedenâs annual clothing swap events across the Scandinavian country.
https://apnews.com/article/sweden-secondhand-clothing-swap-c3b887382d0bd91ac9f676a2b328df31
27 days ago
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Youth voices help shape Europeâs circular future at annual conference
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#circulareconomy
#sustainability
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Youth voices help shape circular future at annual conference
The 2026 European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) gathering focused on the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA).
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/youth-voices-help-shape-circular-future-annual-conference-2026-04-23_en
27 days ago
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Bio-inspired coating helps solar panels blend in while retaining 95% output power
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#renewableenergy
#greentech
#environment
#sustainability
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Bio-inspired coating helps solar panels blend in while retaining 95% output power - Good Green News
A nature-inspired coating could help solar panels blend into their environments with minimal reductions in power generation. The color-producing film was created by scientists at the Fraunhofer Insti...
https://goodgreen.news/bio-inspired-coating-helps-solar-panels-blend-in-while-retaining-95-output-power/
27 days ago
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Linking habitats strengthens wildlife microbiomes, helps fight disease: Study
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#conservation
#nature
#wildlife
#climateaction
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Linking habitats strengthens wildlife microbiomes, helps fight disease: Study
A new study has found that when deforestation and land use change break up key habitats vital to amphibian life cycles, those disconnects can play havoc with the animalsâ microbiome, leaving them more...
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/linking-habitats-strengthens-wildlife-microbiomes-helps-fight-disease-study/
28 days ago
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Tech-for-good trailblazer Ecosia celebrates 250 million tree milestone
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#environment
#techforgood
#climateaction
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Tech-for-good trailblazer Ecosia celebrates 250 million tree milestone
After 17 years of reinvesting 100% of its profits into tree planting, the internet search engine company Ecosia has sown its 250 millionth seedling. Since launching in 2009, the Berlin-based company ...
https://goodgreen.news/tech-for-good-trailblazer-ecosia-celebrates-250-million-tree-milestone/
28 days ago
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This ancient, natural method could help cleanse microplastics from water supplies
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#environment
#sustainability
#saveouroceans
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This ancient, natural method could help cleanse microplastics from water supplies
Scientists have turned to ancient Egypt for inspiration to help them tackle one of the modern worldâs most pervasive problems.
https://goodgreen.news/this-ancient-natural-method-could-help-cleanse-microplastics-from-water-supplies/
29 days ago
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Judge blocks Trump adminâs actions targeting wind and solar
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#solar
#cleanenergy
#renewables
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Judge blocks Trump adminâs actions targeting wind and solar
The wide-ranging order said opponents of the administrationâs actions are likely to succeed in legal challenges.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/judge-blocks-trump-admins-actions-targeting-wind-and-solar/
29 days ago
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A campaign to protect one of the planetâs only expanding kelp forests takes shape
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#saveourseas
#envrionment
#sustainability
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A campaign to protect one of the planetâs only expanding kelp forests takes shape
CAPE TOWN, South Africa â Diving in the Great African Seaforest, with its tightly packed towering kelp stipes that can rise up to 9 meters, or 30 feet, from the seabed, is a surreal experience, even f...
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/a-campaign-to-protect-one-of-the-planets-only-expanding-kelp-forests-takes-shape/
29 days ago
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Landmark study reveals regenerative power of forests
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#rewilding
#nature
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Landmark study reveals regenerative power of forests - 8.9ha
Landmark study reveals the extraordinary regenerative power of forestsLandmark study reveals the extraordinary regenerative power of forests
https://8point9.com/landmark-study-reveals-regenerative-power-of-forests/
29 days ago
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Clean power growth exceeded the rise in global electricity demand in 2025
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#cleanenergy
#energytransition
#climateaction
#sustainability
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Global Electricity Review 2026 | Ember
Solar surge halts fossil generation rise as clean power meets all demand growth and renewables overtake coal
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/global-electricity-review-2026/
about 1 month ago
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Energy-efficient âlightning in a bottleâ process could help reduce methane emissions
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#climatesolutions
#climateaction
#sustainability
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Energy-efficient âlightning in a bottleâ process could help reduce methane emissions
Chemists at Northwestern University have developed a way to convert methane into methanol without the intense heat and pressure required by existing energy-intensive approaches. The process involves ...
https://goodgreen.news/energy-efficient-lightning-in-a-bottle-process-could-help-reduce-methane-emissions/
about 1 month ago
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The EU has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 1990
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#energytransition
#eu
#rewnewables
#sustainability
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The EU has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 1990
The European Union's greenhouse gas emissions fell a further 3% between 2023 and 2024, bringing the EUâs total emission reductions to 40% below 1990 levels, according to official EU data sent to the ...
https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/the-eu-has-cut-its-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-40-since-1990
about 1 month ago
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