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Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Largest Farm to Grow Crops Under Solar Panels Proves to Be a Bumper Crop for Agrivoltaic Land Use
Agrivoltaics is a field of study that’s blooming with knowledge: how to combine the harvesting of agriculture with solar energy in a way that augments the performance of both.
World’s first large-scale ‘sand battery’ goes online in Finland
The first commercial sand-based thermal energy storage system in the world has started operating in Finland, developed by Polar Night Energy.
US to proceed with production of biofuels despite global food crisis
Campaigners call to prioritise grain for human consumption over its use as a fuel
Spain Demands EU Withdraw From Energy Treaty That Undermines Climate Action
Spain is the first nation to publicly call for abandoning the Energy Charter Treaty.
Lake Mead nears dead pool status as water levels hit another historic low
If the reservoir dips below 895ft, Lake Mead would reach dead pool, carrying enormous consequences for millions of people across Arizona, California, Nevada and parts of Mexico.
Solar is one of the cleanest power sources we’ve got. But it could be even greener.
Some manufacturers are going the extra mile to clean up emissions from a critical material in solar panels’ supply chain.
It’s Worse Than We Thought: Food Miles Account For a Sickening Amount of Emissions
With only 12.5 percent of the world’s population, high income countries generate 46 percent of the world’s food-mile emissions.
U.S. corn-based ethanol worse for the climate than gasoline, study finds
Corn-based ethanol is likely a much bigger contributor to global warming than straight gasoline, according to a study published Monday.
California Breaks Record by Achieving 100% Renewable Energy for the First Time
As Earth Month drew to a close, the state of California was recently able to produce virtually all of their energy needs from renewable sources for the first time ever.
EU overshoots 2020 climate target, records 34% drop in emissions
The European Union slashed greenhouse gas emissions 34% below 1990 levels by 2020, overshooting the bloc’s target of 20%
Giant Deep Ocean Turbine Trial Offers Hope of Endless Green Power
Tested in one of the world’s strongest ocean currents, a prototype generator could herald the start of a new stream of renewable energy
Germany Slashes Summer Train Fares More Than 90 Percent to Curb Driving, Save Fuel
Germany’s parliament has set summer train fares at 9 euros per month in a bid to slash pollution and curb imports of Russian oil by spurring drivers to take public transit.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.