Under pressure after racking up Amazon deforestation records, Pará state is now targeting the bioeconomy.
Analysis: Can one of Brazil’s deforestation hotspots become a green leader?
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Environmental blog with a focus on climate change.
Fonio: The ancient supergrain set to combat climate change
Discover how fonio, a nutrient-rich ancient grain, is emerging as a climate-resilient crop in Africa and beyond.
China says it has completed its giant ‘green belt’ project to halt desertification
China has completed a 46-year ‘green belt’ project around the Taklamakan desert, increasing forest coverage but facing criticism for biodiversity damage and limited impact on sandstorms. Desertification remains a challenge.
Book review: Futures of the Sun, by Imre Szeman
By Jeremy Williams Over the past 200 years, political power has become deeply entwined with fossil fuels. The energy transition is now troubling the peace, and those alliances are shifting. As renewable […]
Denmark agrees on new groundbreaking world’s first nature and biodiversity pact
Denmark’s Green Tripartite pact, adopted by Parliament, introduces a CO2 tax on farmers starting in 2030, aims to restore nature and biodiversity, and sets ambitious environmental goals by 2045.
COP29: Stalemate broken as Azerbaijan hails historic agreement, but some countries label it as worst COP ever
COP29 in Azerbaijan faced criticism but ultimately reached a historic agreement amid low ambition levels. Developed nations committed to a $300 billion loss and damage fund, falling short of developing countries’ demands.
Opinion: We need radical action on climate finance at COP29
The New Collective Quantified Goal needs a human rights-based approach to loss and damage – and we need to talk about the military, writes Maria Syed.
As the US elects Donald Trump, again… global solar capacity reaches a significant milestone
On November 8th, clean energy advocates assessed the implications of a potential Trump presidency as the Global Solar Council announced over 2 terawatts of global solar capacity, aiming for 8 GW by 2030.
COP29: Influential voices call for reforming the UN COP climate procedure
Critics, including notable scientists and former leaders, express concerns over COP29’s integrity, urging reforms to prevent fossil fuel domination, enhance accountability, and ensure equitable representation in climate discussions.
China issues energy law
China’s new Energy Law, effective January 2025, prioritizes renewable energy, sets development goals, promotes efficiency in fossil fuel use, and incorporates hydrogen into the energy management system.
A greener life, a greener world 