twib.news

2. August 2021

Step Aside, Coal: Renewables Are Taking Over

Last year, one of India’s major coal producers vowed to build 32 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2032, and that target has now been doubled to 60 gigawatts - marking a major step towards the end of the coal era.

Environment Mexico

1. August 2021

This Student Invented a Reusable Alternative to Single-Use Medical Garments!

A young chemical engineering student from Mexico managed to invent some reusable equipment for hospital staff dealing with the conoravirus, preventing tons of single-use plastic from ending up in landfills, waterways and incinerators.

Technology The World

30. July 2021

Scientists Create Alarm to Warn Against Forest Danger

A group of 60 international scientists have created a warning system that sounds an alarm whenever the world’s rainforests are in danger, to help regulate the climate and protect nature before it's too late.

Environment USA

29. July 2021

Go Ahead, Flush This Home Pregnancy Test!

An American company has developed a biodegradable pregnancy test that can be simply and safely flushed down the toilet, giving accurate results to future parents without contributing to the plastic crisis.

Environment Spain

27. July 2021

…And Yet Another Country Joins the Anti-Coal Bandwagon!

Spain is the latest country to join an international coalition dedicated to close down all coal plants by 2030, a wise decision meant to curb carbon emissions and pollutants.

Environment India

26. July 2021

Volunteers Plant 250 Million Trees… in One Day!

A whopping 250 millions saplings have been planted in a single day in the most populate state of India as part of a collective effort to cut carbon emissions and combat climate change.

Environment North Macedonia

23. July 2021

This Mountain Is About to Get the Protection It Needs

On a drive to better protect the Balkan region’s biodiversity, territory and natural beauty, North Macedonia is passing a law to protect over 62,000 hectares of land, in what will soon be one of the largest cross-boundary protected areas in Europe.

Environment USA

20. July 2021

Landmark Wind Farm Will Benefit the Climate and the Economy

President Joe Biden has greenlighted a wind farm project off the coast of Massachusetts, United States, that will provide clean energy to the state's population by the year 2023.

Environment North Macedonia

17. July 2021

We’re Putting an End to Coal THIS Decade, Says This Country

North Macedonia is on the road to becoming the first Balkan country to completely end the production and burning of coal, and aims at achieving this feat by 2027 in favor of cleaner and greener energy sources.

Environment Switzerland

17. July 2021

Say Hello to the First Olympic Forest

In an effort to curb the polluting effects and lower the carbon emissions of its biannual sports event, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to plant a forest across Mali and Senegal.