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Added a new post for community food swaps, after seeing a post on here earlier 💚 Such a great community-building project that anyone can try!

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Demand for critical minerals, vital for many clean energy technologies, is set to rise quickly in coming years Our new joint report with the OECD looks at how comprehensive supply chain tracking can help ensure secure & responsible critical mineral supplies ⬇️ iea.li/3XmRUoH

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In a first, a California tribe will able to freely set controlled burns on its ancestral lands. Burns will help clear the dense underbrush that fuels larger and more destructive fires. Read more: bit.ly/43g4SIw

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Tofu never caused a pandemic. Go Vegan 🌱

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A new generation of building materials aims to actively pull carbon out of the air. www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2022/01/carb...

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Nearly one in four new cars sold in the EU in January were either fully electric or plug-in hybrids! theprogressplaybook.com/2025/02/25/e...

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Gas-fired power plants are being squeezed out of California’s electricity mix amid an ongoing surge in solar & battery installations. In the first 7 weeks of 2025, gas covered 29% of the state’s power needs, down from 41% in the same period a year before. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/02/23/b...

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Aarhus, Denmark (population 301K), is reimagining how cities tackle disposable coffee cup waste. It offers residents a small refund for returning reusable cups via deposit machines. After just one year, over 735,000 cups were returned. happyeconews.com/danish-city-...

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A Japanese company has launched a groundbreaking racing engine oil that could change the way we think about sustainability in high-performance vehicles. Named Idemitsu IFG Plantech Racing, this innovative oil is made from over 80% plant-based materials. happyeconews.com/plant-based-...

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As of January 1, 2025, all of Chicago’s more than 400 municipal buildings, including two international airports and 98 fire stations, are powered entirely by renewable energy. 🌞 happyeconews.com/chicago-clea...

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A growing number of UK universities have had their career fairs ban fossil fuel companies from their campuses, reflecting mounting pressure from students and staff to sever ties with the fossil fuel industry. happyeconews.com/career-fairs...

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Companies are transforming carbon dioxide and waste materials into sustainable bioplastics through waste to bioplastic conversion technologies. happyeconews.com/converting-c...

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Some of America’s governors — mostly Democrats — have a message for the wave of fired federal workers: We want you. The governors are welcoming former federal staffers who lost their jobs to apply for government jobs in their states. apnews.com/live/trump-p...

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From Scotland to California, golf courses are being rewilded – with lofty aims to benefit both people and nature. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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A nature-inspired tool known as the Erodium Copy seed planting "robot" could significantly advance reforestation efforts by placing seeds securely underground. happyeconews.com/erodium-copy... Here's a video of it planting itself www.tiktok.com/@robots.work...

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The UK's net zero economy grew 10% in 2024, generating £83bn in gross value added. 22,000 net zero businesses employ almost a million people (FTE); with average annual wages £5,600 higher than the national average. Net zero = good for jobs and growth! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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. Here’s what you can do to combat Climate Change 1 Don’t give up! 2 Calculate your carbon footprint 3 Eat less meat - become a vegetarian 4 Drive less 6 Go thrifting 9 Tell your friends billypenn.com/2021/08/24/cl... #ClimateAction 🌎🌍🌏 via @mwinberg_ @billy_penn

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Cork is a truly renewable material: it's harvested from the bark of oak trees (Quercus suber) from some Mediterranean countries and can regrow many times over the long lifetime of the trees. It makes excellent insulation! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Are you from another city? Have a flat tire? No problem! Cyclists here often carry their friends or dates on the back of their bikes. This is perfectly legal and a big part of Dutch Cycling culture. Read more about the unwritten codes of Dutch cycling: urbancyclinginstitut...

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The XPrize Rainforest challenge offered $10M to teams that developed tools to survey 100 hectares of rainforest in 24 hours. The solutions combined drone reforestation mapping, DNA sampling, AI, & robotics - reimagining how we protect these critical ecosystems. happyeconews.com/drone-refore...

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In Amsterdam, the 4,300 hectares community of Oosterwold is challenging traditional city planning by combining self-sufficiency with mandatory urban agriculture - 50% of each homeowner's plot must be dedicated to food production, as part of a growing food law. happyeconews.com/oosterwold-u...

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The United Kingdom is shutting the door on all bee-harming pesticides and pushing for a more sustainable approach to farming! 🐝 happyeconews.com/united-kingd...

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Black farmers, inventors and scientists have helped make agriculture in the US what it is now #BlackHistory #BlackAgricultureContributions youngagrarians.org/black-farmer...

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Welsh charity Size of Wales has planted over 15 million trees in Uganda’s Mbale region. 🌲 Through their “Plant!” initiative, the birth or adoption of every Welsh child results in two trees planted—one in Wales and one in Uganda. happyeconews.com/size-of-wale...

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Portugal moves closer to eliminating fossil fuels from its power mix

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For the first time since 2002, the ʻalalā - a rare species of crow found only on the Hawaiian Islands - is flying free in the forests of Hawaii. When it was clear decades ago that the birds were heading toward extinction, they were brought into captivity. www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...

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Rewilding - The Radical New Science Of Ecological Recovery, by Paul Jepson and Cain Blythe. An enjoyable exploration of rewilding goals, principles, and projects. Many illustrations and photos! I appreciate the details and guidance, while also inclusive of all interpretations of "rewilding".

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Want cheaper car insurance? Support lower urban speed limits. That's the lesson from Britain: www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...

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Re-upping this following the weekend rush. If anyone is working on or in community energy, let me know...

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Instead of throwing away edible and nutrient-rich peel of bananas, oranges and other fruits and veg, here are five ways to make the most of them. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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Domestic wind turbines could form part of Guernsey's renewable energy future. The Little Green Energy Company (LGEC) said the turbines could be part of the island's "renewable ecosystem" and save homeowners £600 a year. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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There are more than 40 species of ladybird in the UK (known as ladybugs in the US). These colourful beetles are a beneficial insect that can help maintain a healthy ecosystem in gardens and green spaces. More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/ladyb… #nature #biodiversity

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Rewilding sees wildlife rebound in Hackney Marshes: how a local community has managed to spectacularly reverse nature loss. Communities everywhere could be doing the same, reconnecting and empowering themselves AND nature, on so many levels. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Several old fossil fuel wells in the north of England – including one that runs 3km deep – were going to be used for fracking. Instead, they may be a template for the UK's geothermal industry. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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Have a leathery brew! 🍺 Just 10% of global brewers' spent grain output, now convertable into leather, would satisfy the global demand for leather. 🐄 www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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Brewers' spent grain is a rich source of nutrients. A host of start-ups are now using it to make everything from vegan barley milk and leather to baked goods, crisps and even coffee; it even has potential to be used in areas like construction, cosmetics and paper. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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In Nepal's Himalayas, snow leopards often prey on livestock and face retaliation from humans. A group of Nepali women have developed a simple solution to help keep both livestock and the predators alive. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

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Washington D.C. is currently in the process of getting compost bins in every ward, with dozens scattered throughout the city. Users can access them by simply using their phone. www.msn.com/en-us/news/u...

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The British Fashion Council announced it will be rolling out new sustainability requirements for its designers, in collaboration with Copenhagen Fashion Week. www.msn.com/en-gb/fashio...

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92% of CFOs surveyed expect their organizations to significantly increase net investment in sustainability this year. www.globest.com/2025/02/19/m...

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Free from Russia’s grid, Lithuania advances towards 100% renewable power by 2030

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Mannheim, Germany plans to upgrade its district heating network by fully replacing its gas network with heat pumps by 2035. 🌞 Why? * to support climate goals * gas will become increasingly unprofitable due to rising CO₂ prices & declining user numbers theprogressplaybook.com/2025/02/19/a...

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Electricity makes up 28% of China’s total final energy consumption. That’s way ahead of the US (22%) and the EU (21%). Here's why: theprogressplaybook.com/2025/02/19/w...

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According to Carbon Brief, China invested $940 billion in clean energy in 2024, approaching the $1.1 trillion in global investment in fossil fuels.

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To help meet the cost of moving about 10,000 residents from low-lying homes menaced by rising sea levels and floods, the remote Pacific Ocean nation of Nauru aims to sell citizenships for the climate-threatened island. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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These car brands have the cleanest supply chains theprogressplaybook.com/2025/02/17/t...

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Did you know that the Netherlands Department of Infrastructure and Water Management was active in the USA? Within the Embassy, they help Dutch and American organizations working in infrastructure, transportation, circular economy, and water management to promote exchange between the two countries.

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Beavers aren't called 'ecosystem engineers' for nothing. They're ecological powerhouses, transforming landscapes into highly biodiverse, fireproof, river-filtering, flood preventing, carbon sequestering, wonderlands. They're one of the best ways to unleash the power of nature for good.

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This live web cam of nesting bald eagles is great m.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L...

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Good morning from Ania and Bartek! @kneppwilding.bsky.social A wonderful start to the week with these two making the most of the morning sun!☀️ Keep up with the action 24/7 on our YouTube channel (link in bio)🎥 #mondayfeeling #knepp #wildlife

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