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6. February 2021

Federal Vehicles Could Soon Be All-Electric

By proposing to replace the United States government fleet with electric vehicles, President Biden plans on reducing the country’s carbon emissions and creating jobs for American autoworkers.

Environment Japan

1. February 2021

Japan Now Imports (Much) Less Tropical Wood

Japan’s biggest importer of tropical wood will soon close its doors since the protection of rainforests has gained traction, and the demand for wood coming from local trees is on the rise.

Society Panama

31. January 2021

Indigenous Tribe Regains Control of Ancestral Land

A Panama tribe has been authorized to create a semi-autonomous territory on their ancestral land, a decision from the Supreme Court that could potentially boost conservation efforts across the region.

Environment Spain

31. January 2021

Mediterranean Seagrass Helps Fight Ocean Plastic

According to a team of researchers from Barcelona, Spain, a type of Mediterranean seagrass is able to capture plastic, thus becoming a valuable and natural ally to reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in large bodies of water.

Society USA

31. January 2021

Back on the Paris Agreement: the U.S. Picks up the Pace in Fighting Climate Change

By signing an executive order for the United States to rejoin the Paris Agreement, President Joe Biden shows his intention for the country to make its part to fight climate change by cutting emissions.

Environment USA

30. January 2021

Climate Change is Personal, Says Ad Campaign

An advertising campaign featuring scientists and mothers aims to turn the climate crisis into a personal matter for millions of Americans, harnessing mothers' concerns about their own children's health, safety and future to help spread the word and make a change.

Environment Mexico

29. January 2021

It’s Official: Mexico City Bans Single-Use Plastic

Following a year of preparation, Mexico's capital city has finally made the ban of single-use plastics official, in an effort to reduce non-biodegradable plastics and to transform the city into a more sustainable one.

Environment Bangladesh

26. January 2021

Southeast Asian Countries Pick Up the Pace Towards Coal-Free Energy

In 2021, countries from South and Southeast Asia are reconsidering their commitment to coal as the pressure for climate action is increasing and the cost of low-carbon technology is declining.

Environment Germany

25. January 2021

Renewable Energy Wins Against Fossils – a First for This Country!

In 2020, for the very first time in its history, Germany saw renewable sources of energy overtake fossil fuels by a whopping 45% in electricity production, reducing its emission of greenhouse gas and achieving its 2020 climate target.

Environment Brazil

24. January 2021

Indigenous People Save Palm Tree From Becoming Extinct

When the jussara palm was on the brink of extinction, the Indigenous Guarani people of São Paulo, Brazil, decided to plant thousands of trees on their reserve, thus saving the tree and keeping the ecosystem in balance.