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Europe’s largest carbon-capture facility has opened in the Netherlands, and the captured carbon will be transported to Norway for permanent storage. The project is designed to keep about 800,000 tons of CO2 a year out of the atmosphere.
Indonesia has officially launched a 100-gigawatt solar power program and begun groundwork on multiple projects to speed up renewable energy development. The initiative is intended to support energy self-sufficiency and expand clean power capacity.
A UN-backed report says coordinated action on clean air and climate change can save millions of lives while generating strong economic returns. In Latin America and the Caribbean, the report says each dollar invested could produce about $9 in benefits.
Indigenous Protected Areas have grown into a major part of Australia’s conservation system, with 96 areas now covering 113 million hectares. The program supports Indigenous-led land care, including invasive-species control and cultural burning, while also creating local jobs and community governance.
Angola has inaugurated the Ndue and Calucuve dams in Cunene province, expanding water access for local communities and supporting agriculture and livestock in a drought-prone region. The projects are part of the country’s broader drought-response program and are expected to ease water scarcity for tens of thousands of people.
The Angolan government is committing more than $4.2 billion to a program aimed at reducing the effects of drought in the south of the country. The plan covers Cunene, Huíla, and Namibe and includes water infrastructure such as dams and related projects.
Paraguay has reached 100% renewable electricity generation, far above the regional average. The milestone reflects a major clean-energy achievement with benefits for the country’s power system and climate goals.
The United States says the agreement with GE Vernova could begin stabilizing Venezuela’s deteriorating power grid within six months to a year. The first phase focuses on restoring equipment and bringing existing assets back into working order, with the longer-term goal of improving electricity service across the country.
Researchers have developed next-generation sensors that detect water pollution as it happens, improving the chance of catching contamination quickly. The advance could help protect ecosystems and drinking water supplies during floods, droughts, and heavy rains.
A major study found that London children’s lung growth improved after the Ultra Low Emission Zone was introduced, helping them catch up with children in Luton. Researchers said the cleaner air was strongly associated with faster lung growth and lower pollution exposure.
New findings show children’s lungs are growing faster as traffic pollution drops in London. The result points to a measurable health gain for young people as air quality improves.
Pacific leaders launched a NZD 17.9 million regional program to support climate mobility partnerships across the region. The initiative is meant to help communities facing climate-related displacement and adaptation challenges.
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, a dam Tanzania's founding president dreamed of building fifty years ago, has come fully online and now generates roughly half of the nation's electricity. Tanzania financed and built the project entirely on its own, without foreign funding.
South Papua province is rolling out about 360 solar power systems in 2026 to bring reliable electricity to villages and public health facilities that currently lack it. Officials say the program, coordinated with Indonesia's national energy ministry, targets areas where unreliable power has hampered schooling and medical care, with further installations planned in coming years.
An energy investment firm is developing a $1.7 billion solar-storage complex at an existing coal plant site in Robertson County, Texas. The project will add 1.2 gigawatts of solar power and use the site’s existing grid infrastructure to speed deployment of clean electricity.
The European Union will invest an additional €200 million in Greenland in energy, critical raw materials, and digital connectivity projects. The package also supports satellite capacity and internet access for remote parts of the island, which could improve services in isolated communities.
Turkey’s first nuclear reactor is undergoing intensive testing and is expected to become operational soon. Once online, the Akkuyu plant in Mersin will mark a major step in the country’s electricity generation capacity.
Communities in Mato Grosso do Sul are working to restore springs and riverbanks in areas feeding the Pantanal, including Indigenous and quilombola territories. The projects combine seed collection, agroforestry, and native planting to help bring water back and protect local livelihoods.
Angola has approved a $657.8 million investment to rehabilitate, modernize, and expand Luanda’s drinking-water network. The project aims to reduce shortages in neighborhoods that still lack reliable supply.
Water from the Upper Bhadra Project has begun flowing into the Chitradurga branch canal on a trial basis. The release moves a long-awaited irrigation project closer to delivering water for farmers and residents in drought-prone areas.
Scientists successfully treated heat-stressed coral in the Red Sea with probiotic and post-biotic treatments, marking the first open-sea use of this approach. The corals showed improved health during a marine heat wave, suggesting a possible new tool for protecting reefs from warming oceans.
A major desilting effort will help restore the tank’s lost storage capacity and improve groundwater recharge in surrounding areas. The project matters because the tank is an important source of irrigation and drinking water for several villages.
The opening of the Ndue and Calucuve dams, along with their canals, was described as a historic milestone for Cunene. Officials say the projects will help conserve water and support economic and social development in the province.
The Kodangal lift irrigation project is planned for completion by October 2028. Once finished, it is expected to provide irrigation water to farmland and drinking water to nearby communities.
Angola has authorized work to rehabilitate, modernize, and expand the water distribution network in Luanda’s underserved gray zones. The project is aimed at improving access to drinking water for residents in the capital.
Cunene province has strengthened its water-storage capacity with the completion of the Ndue and Calucuve dams. The projects are part of Angola’s drought-response program and are intended to improve water security for local communities.
A Chinese consortium has signed the contract for phase one of Noor Midelt 1, a large solar-and-storage project in Morocco. The project is meant to improve grid reliability, support renewable integration, and strengthen the country’s energy transition.
South Gyeongsang Province is installing a total of 350 kW of solar power systems at 127 senior centers across 18 cities and counties by the end of the year. Revenue from selling electricity will be reinvested to support the centers and benefit older residents.
A sustained push by Rewiring Aotearoa helped put rooftop solar and household electrification at the center of New Zealand politics. The resulting policies aim to make home solar more affordable and remove barriers for ordinary households.
Kenya has built a strong off-grid solar market using local finance and pay-as-you-go payments, allowing households to buy solar systems in affordable installments. The model gives families reliable clean electricity and eventual ownership of the equipment, while helping the market expand.
New research shows that cutting traffic pollution reverses damage from dirty air in children. In London, curbing traffic emissions led to measured lung growth improvements in kids who had previously been stunted, while New York City policies that lowered prenatal pollution exposure also showed benefits for children's development.
Farmers in Ethiopia are switching to solar-powered irrigation systems that replace expensive diesel and petrol pumps. The change is helping them grow more food, save money, and reduce emissions at the same time.
A federal court ruling has forced the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in previously withheld climate grants earmarked for underserved communities. The unfrozen funding is expected to revive long-stalled infrastructure projects, including efforts to fix the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, and sewage problems across Alabama's Black Belt.
Sungrow has commissioned the RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project in Sierra Leone, the country's first major national-scale power generation project to be completed and connected to the grid in almost ten years. The solar-and-battery-storage system is intended to strengthen the country's electricity supply.
A new analysis finds that about one quarter of marine protected areas are producing significant conservation results. The finding points to real ecological gains where protection is properly designed and enforced.
An international research team found that organic farming and wildflower strips both support biodiversity in winter wheat fields. The study also found that organic farming delivered stronger profits, making it a practical win for both farmers and the environment.
Bengaluru has opened a Circular Textile Lab at the Koramangala waste management centre to collect textile waste from garment units and tailoring shops. The lab will turn scraps into reusable products such as bags, wallets, and bedsheets, helping keep fabric out of landfills while creating local employment.
TchadElec has launched an international tender to build and commission 225 kV transmission lines and a new substation at Guélendeng. If completed, the project would strengthen the electricity network and improve power reliability along the route.
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has begun work on a solar and battery project that could grow into a 100-megawatt power plant. The company says the system is designed to provide dependable electricity for its Harare operations and reduce its reliance on an unstable grid.
Reintroduced beavers at the Holnicote estate in Somerset have turned a dry watercourse into a wet meadow, creating greener ground that retains water longer. The article says these wetlands can support wildlife and may help slow wildfire spread and drought impacts when properly managed.