Solar Farms Reduce Dust Storms, Study Finds
A new Chinese study suggests solar farms in desert regions can significantly reduce dust pollution in downwind cities, offering an unexpected air quality benefit.
Anthropocene Magazine
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Probiotics Shielded Corals From Bleaching in Red Sea Heat Wave
A recent study in the Red Sea demonstrated that probiotics, derived from beneficial bacteria found in healthy corals, successfully prevented coral bleaching during a significant marine heat wave in 2022.
Mongabay
60% van elektriciteit uit hernieuwbare bronnen, groei door biomassa
In het derde kwartaal van dit jaar dekte hernieuwbare energie 60% van het Nederlandse elektriciteitsverbruik. De groei komt voornamelijk door bijstook van biomassa in kolencentrales.
Change Inc
Wind and Solar Offset UK Gas Import Costs Amidst Crisis
The UK has avoided £5.9 billion in gas import costs since the Hormuz crisis began in February 2026, thanks to record wind and solar generation. This clean energy surge has reduced reliance on gas-fired power plants.
Carbon Brief
Kiwi Return to Wellington After 150 Years
A collaborative effort has successfully reintroduced kiwi to the Wellington region of Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in 150 years.
Mongabay
Bhutan Eliminates Dog-Transmitted Rabies
Bhutan has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health concern, ahead of World Rabies Day.
Mongabay
Rhino Breeding Project Born from Teenager's Idea
A private rhino breeding initiative in Namibia, the Rhino Momma Project, has resulted in 197 births since its inception. The project was inspired by a 15-year-old's school project and aims to bolster white rhino populations.
Mongabay
Grauer's Gorilla Gives Birth After Reintroduction
A Grauer's gorilla named Lulingu, reintroduced to Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has given birth, offering hope for the critically endangered species.
Mongabay
Lula's Presidency Linked to 20,000 km² of Saved Amazon Forest
Analysis suggests at least 20,000 km² of Amazon rainforest preserved under Lula since 2022, a reversal from the deforestation surge during the prior administration. This figure is considered conservative.
Carbon Brief
Ghana Cuckooshrike Rediscovered in West Africa After 12 Years
A bird species, the Ghana cuckooshrike, has been sighted in the forests of Côte d'Ivoire after being considered lost for over a decade. This rediscovery occurred during bird surveys in West Africa.
Mongabay
South Korea's Food Waste Reduction Success and NYC's Approach
South Korea achieved a nearly 97% food waste recycling rate since 1996 through a multi-decade policy strategy. New York City is adopting some methods but faces challenges.
The Optimist Daily
Nepal's Conservation Efforts Continue After Tragic Loss
Two decades ago, Nepal initiated a community-based conservation approach, a milestone marked by a tragic helicopter crash that killed key conservation leaders. Despite the setback, the initiative has driven significant wildlife and forest recovery.
Mongabay
California Tribes Regain Ancestral Land
A significant portion of coastal land, including an ancestral village site, has been returned to Indigenous ownership in Northern California.
Mongabay
Floating Wetlands Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Wastewater
A study found that floating wetlands, made of native plants on buoyant structures, can significantly decrease greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment lagoons.
Anthropocene Magazine
India's Power Sector Emissions Flatline Amid Clean Energy Surge
India's power sector saw no CO2 emissions growth from early 2024 to mid-2026, as clean energy met all rising electricity demand. This marks the first time in over 50 years that coal power has not grown over a two-year period.
Carbon Brief
Mozambique Designates Mount Mabu a Protected Area
Mount Mabu in northern Mozambique has been formally protected as a Community Conservation Area, safeguarding its rich biodiversity, including over 200 butterfly species.
Mongabay
Przewalski’s Horse Foals Born in Kazakhstan After Two Centuries
Two Przewalski’s horse foals, the first born in Kazakhstan in over 200 years, arrived in late August at a reintroduction center. Their births are seen as a significant milestone for the species' rewilding efforts in the region.
Mongabay
Indigenous Territories Match Protected Areas in Forest Conservation
A study in Ecuador's Amazon reveals that Indigenous territories, even without formal conservation contracts, maintain forest health as effectively as government-protected areas.
Mongabay
UK Solar Power Sets Summer 2026 Generation Record
Solar power generation in the UK reached a record 8.8 TWh in summer 2026, driven by clear skies and increased deployment, according to Carbon Brief.
Carbon Brief
Andean condors: From fear to coexistence
In a remote Colombian village, a conservationist leads a grassroots effort to protect Andean condors, transforming a community's fear into coexistence.
Mongabay
China's Q2 2026 CO2 Emissions Decline Amidst Oil Use Drop
China's CO2 emissions fell 1% in Q2 2026, driven by a 9% drop in oil use, a first where oil, not coal, was the main driver. EVs and public transport were key.
Carbon Brief
Land-use emissions have decreased by a third this century, driven by reduced deforestation and increased forest regrowth.
Emissions from land-use change, including deforestation and peatland degradation, have significantly declined in the 21st century, according to the Global Carbon Budget report. This decrease has helped to offset the continuous rise in fossil-fuel emissions.
Carbon Brief