Colombia has announced that it will no longer approve any new oil or large-scale mining projects in its Amazon biome, which covers 42% of the country’s territory, according to a statement released on Nov. 13 by the Ministry of Environment. Acting Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres declared that the entire Colombian Amazon will now become a reserve for renewable natural … [Read more...] about Colombia Bans All New Oil and Mining Projects in Its Amazon Region
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Heartbreaking Video of Two Orcas in Abandoned Marine Park Sparks Global Call for Ethical Ocean Investment
A devastating video from France has captured the world’s attention — and could transform how we approach marine conservation, sustainability funding, and the multi-billion-dollar ocean economy. Two orcas, Wikie (23) and her son Keijo (11), were found floating listlessly in the stagnant waters of the abandoned Marineland of Antibes. The park, once one of Europe’s largest … [Read more...] about Heartbreaking Video of Two Orcas in Abandoned Marine Park Sparks Global Call for Ethical Ocean Investment
World surpasses 40% clean electricity with Europe leading as a ‘solar superpower’
The global energy landscape is undergoing a monumental shift, as evidenced by a groundbreaking new analysis from the clean energy think tank Ember. In a landmark achievement, the world surpasses 40% clean electricity generation in the past year, marking a record not seen since the 1940s. This significant milestone underscores the rapid advancements and increasing adoption of … [Read more...] about World surpasses 40% clean electricity with Europe leading as a ‘solar superpower’
11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert
The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System, once hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in renewable energy, faces an uncertain future just 11 years after its grand opening in the harsh landscape of the Mojave Desert. This massive solar thermal plant, sprawling across five square miles of federal land near the California-Nevada border, is struggling to compete with the … [Read more...] about 11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert
2024 Was The Hottest Year In Recorded History, Unleashing “Misery For Millions Of People”
The year 2024 etched its place in history as the hottest year ever recorded. With global temperatures breaching the critical 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels for the first time, this milestone underscores the escalating climate crisis affecting millions of lives worldwide. According to reports from NASA, NOAA, the UK Met Office, and the World Meteorological … [Read more...] about 2024 Was The Hottest Year In Recorded History, Unleashing “Misery For Millions Of People”