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11. May 2023

Here’s Some Dam Good News for Rivers

Across Europe, the removal of river barriers is gaining momentum, and a record number of them have been dismantled this year, allowing rivers to regain their natural flow and fish to return to their breeding areas.

Environment Germany

10. May 2023

Why Wait? Let’s Go Straight to Greener Heating

In its effort to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, Germany passed a bill accelerating the shift in heating buildings, essentially requiring heating systems to be 65% based on renewable energy as soon as January 1, 2024.

Technology North America

10. May 2023

Revolutionary Tool Measures Air Pollution High in the Sky

A revolutionary new tool will soon allow for a detailed analysis of air pollution from more than 22,000 miles above the ground.

Environment Portugal

9. May 2023

Fewer Cars in the Center of This City

Lisbon becomes the latest European city to reduce traffic within its center, first through a three-month trial period with measures already considered for an extended imposition, as Portugal’s capital aims at becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Environment The World

8. May 2023

Renewable Energy: a Dam Revolution

Hydropower fails to economically compete with wind and solar energy. Indeed, hydroelectric dams have one of the highest cost overruns while solar is ranked the lowest and wind is the third lowest.

Environment Belgium

6. May 2023

Europe’s Largest Green Power Plant Will Set Sail in the North Sea

During a summit taking place in Ostend, Belgium, nine European countries vowed to multiply by eight their capacity of offshore wind farms before 2050, turning the North Sea into a giant green power plant.

Environment Australia

5. May 2023

Historic Shift in Electric Car Sales

For the first time in Australia’s history, electric vehicle sales have surpassed the fossil-fueled ones in the medium-sized car category during the first quarter of 2023, a 50% increase compared with the previous quarter.

Technology Sweden

2. May 2023

First-Ever Vehicle-Charging Road Is on the Horizon

Since Sweden conducted a series of pilot projects that proved the feasibility of a road able to charge electric vehicles as they use it, the Scandinavian country will be home to the world’s first vehicle-charging electric road in 2025.

Environment Ecuador

1. May 2023

Rare and Pristine Coral Reef Discovered

While exploring uncharted areas of Ecuador’s Galápagos Marine Reserve, a group of scientists came across ancient, deep-sea coral reefs in pristine condition, a rarity in the underwater world.

Environment Ecuador

29. April 2023

Good News for Our Ecosystem: New Conservation Area Comes to Life

A new conservation area located on the southern coast of Ecuador has been established to protect dry forests and mangroves, as well as water sources for inhabitants and precious ecosystems to many threatened species.