Carbon Credits Fuel Clean Cooking in Africa
Carbon credit financing is emerging as a key driver for expanding clean cooking solutions across Africa, making cleaner stoves accessible to millions.
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Himalayan Floods: Bedrock Collapse Triggered Disaster, Climate Change Role Under Investigation
A catastrophic flash flood in the Himalayas killed over 1,300 people. Scientists now understand the event began with a bedrock collapse, not solely a glacial one, but are investigating the role of climate change in increasing such risks.
Carbon Brief
New Amazon Frog Species Identified by Its Slow Song
Scientists have identified a new species of frog in the Amazon, Adenomera varcena, distinguished primarily by its unusually slow and infrequent call, rather than distinct physical features.
Mongabay
Amazonian Wildlife Surfacing in Bangkok Market
A significant increase in Latin American wildlife species, particularly primates, is being observed in Bangkok's Chatuchak Market. This trend highlights a shift in the global wildlife trade, with more species being trafficked from the Amazon for the pet trade.
Mongabay
Latin America Faces Plastic Pollution Crisis
Following China's 2018 import ban, Latin America grapples with increased plastic waste, leading to environmental pollution and health concerns.
Mongabay
Geographic Mismatches Hinder EV Battery Reuse, Study Finds
A new study suggests that optimizing the reuse and recycling of old electric vehicle (EV) batteries in China could yield significant carbon emission and economic savings, but a geographic mismatch between battery supply and demand presents a major logistical challenge.
Anthropocene Magazine
Sociaal ondernemerschap geeft bedrijf nieuwe relevantie
Dutch’n Decent onderscheidt zich in de bedrijfskledingmarkt door duurzaamheid en sociaal ondernemen. Directeur Corné Baldwin ziet dit als een weg naar economisch en maatschappelijk succes.
Change Inc
Nederlandse netcongestie biedt kansen voor slimme energiesoftware
Nederland kampt met de langste wachtrijen voor aansluitingen op het stroomnet in Europa. Dit stimuleert de ontwikkeling van slimme oplossingen, waar scale-up Tibo Energy kansen ziet voor Europese groei.
Change Inc
Migratory Birds Need Borderless Conservation, Says BirdLife Africa Manager
Alex Ngari, migratory birds and flyways programme manager for BirdLife Africa, highlights critical knowledge gaps and threats facing migratory birds, emphasizing the need for international cooperation in conservation.
Mongabay
Protect this tree. Save Africa’s rainforests.
Ogbono is one of Africa’s most iconic plants, and its seed is one of African cuisine’s iconic ingredients. Providing both food and shelter for a great many species; this canopy tree is integral to many of the continent’s rainforests! In this 4-part series on NTFPs (non-timber forest products) with The Rainforester and Mongabay, we explore the ways that harvesting sustainably from our forests can keep them alive!This article was originally publish
Mongabay
Nieuwsupdate: Zonne-energie, CO2-opslag en waterbeleid onder de loep
Nederland staat voor uitdagingen op het gebied van duurzame energie en waterbeheer. Ondertussen start Yara een grootschalig CO2-opslagproject en toont een ranglijst de voortgang van bedrijven in het reduceren van zakelijke vliegreizen.
Change Inc
Indigenous communities in Panama explore biodiversity credits for conservation funding
Four Indigenous Wounaan and Emberá-Wounaan villages in Panama's Darién forest are pioneering a new conservation funding model by participating in the emerging biodiversity credits market. They are using data from a biodiversity monitoring project to document their forests' status and seek economic viability for their conservation efforts.
Mongabay
Nieuwe Europese richtlijn moet greenwashing voorkomen, maar levert veel onduidelijkheid op
Vanaf 27 september gaat de Europese richtlijn 'Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition' (EmpCo) in. Deze richtlijn, een aanpassing van bestaande wetgeving, heeft grote gevolgen voor bedrijven die duurzaamheidsclaims maken. Het doel is consumenten beter te beschermen tegen misleiding.
Change Inc
Global CO2 Emissions Rose 0.7% in 2025, but Six Major Emitters Reduced Output
Global greenhouse gas emissions, excluding land use, land-use change, and forestry (LULUCF), reached a record 54 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent (CO2eq) in 2025, a 0.7% increase from 2024. This continues the post-COVID-19 upward trend, albeit at a slower pace. Six of the 16 major emitters managed to reduce their emissions.
EU Joint Research Centre
Collaboration for sustainability hampered by unclear expectations
Sustainability goals require collaboration between organizations, but these partnerships often get stuck due to unspoken expectations and different working methods. Leona Henry of Radboud University is researching how these multi-stakeholder partnerships can function more effectively.
Change Inc
Guinea’s Iron Frontier
Eastern Guinea is becoming a key area in the global demand for high-grade iron ore, with two major projects in the Simandou range and Nimba Mountains progressing from planning to reality. This expansion involves the development of mines, railways, and ports.
Mongabay
E-trucks more attractive than diesel with affordable electricity
Electric trucks are gaining ground in the Netherlands, partly due to driver preference, lower operational costs, and government incentives. The Netherlands is leading Europe in the adoption of electric commercial vehicles, both light and heavy.
Change Inc
Conservation rumors reveal local concerns about climate projects in the Congo Basin
Researchers argue that rumors surrounding conservation projects, such as the CongoFlux scientific tower in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Yangambi Biosphere Reserve, should be taken seriously. These rumors, while factually inaccurate, offer insights into local attitudes, historical grievances, and demands for benefit-sharing from conservation efforts.
Mongabay
New nocturnal snake from New Guinea named after Slash of Guns N’ Roses
Scientists have identified a new species of reddish-brown snake from Papua New Guinea and named it Lielaphis slashi, or Slash's groundsnake, in honor of the Guns N’ Roses guitarist for his advocacy of reptiles.
Mongabay
South Sudan's Boma and Badingilo National Parks Gain World Heritage Status, Boosting Bird Conservation Hopes
South Sudan's Boma and Badingilo national parks, renowned for antelope migrations, have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This recognition is expected to attract conservation support for the region's rich biodiversity, particularly its significant bird populations.
Mongabay
Bhutan's pursuit of happiness takes root on its farms
Bhutan aims for food self-sufficiency by 2029 under its 13th five-year plan, guided by its national philosophy of Gross National Happiness. However, the landlocked nation faces challenges including rugged terrain, limited arable land, and logistical issues.
Mongabay
News Update: McDonald's Penalized for Disposable Cups and Tata Steel's 'Subsidy Trap' Nears €11 Billion
McDonald's faces a penalty of over six hundred thousand euros per week if it does not switch to reusable cups in all its Dutch branches by 5 January 2027. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) states that disposable cups containing plastic have been prohibited for on-site consumption since 2024. Meanwhile, potential state aid for Tata Steel Netherlands could reach almost 11 billion euros, according to research by Milieudefensie and SOMO.
Change Inc
Indigenous Knowledge Highlights Reef-Mangrove Connection
A collaboration between Bardi Jawi rangers, traditional owners, and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has shed light on the crucial link between mangrove and reef ecosystems in supporting fisheries.
Mongabay
Why are they killing this beautiful fish?
Lionfish are beautiful, venomous and devastating Caribbean reefs. In Honduras, divers are fighting back with homemade spears, hunting competitions and by putting lionfish on restaurant menus. Watch the full film to meet the community fighting back against one of the Caribbean’s most destructive invasive species.This article was originally published on Mongabay
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