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Environment Ghana

6. March 2023

Reforestation Project Brings More Trees and More Jobs

In the past six years, Ghana has reforested 628,000 hectares of land.

Animals Europe

4. March 2023

For the Birds: 30 Countries Completely Ban Toxic Lead

30 countries across Europe have banned the hunting of birds using lead shot in wetlands.

Society Vietnam

3. March 2023

Fewer Emissions, More Clean Water (… for Two Million Kids!)

The World Bank has dedicated a $50 million fund to create 300,000 water purifiers to be distributed to roughly 8,000 schools in Vietnam over the next five years.

Environment Singapore

3. March 2023

“A Highway for Wildlife”: a Green Track in the Heart of the Country

A 24-kilometer-long railway track has been converted into a green nature trail in the heart of Singapore.

Environment Congo

28. February 2023

Happy Gorillas: Critical Biodiverse Area Gets the Protection It Needs

One of Congo's most biodiverse areas, the Djéké triangle, is being added to the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in an effort to protect critical populations and forests.

Society Europe

28. February 2023

Cross-Border Train Rides to Get Easier, Faster, and Cheaper

Ten pilot projects have been greenlit by the European Commission to expand rail services or improve existing ones, facilitating cross-border connections all over Europe in a faster, more frequent, and more affordable way.

Environment Ireland

24. February 2023

Ocean Spot Gets Protection “At a Crucial Time” for This Country

Just off of Ireland's Greater Skellig Coast, an area known for its biodiversity, a designated "Hope Spot" has just been established.

Environment Brazil

23. February 2023

More Floating Solar Systems, More Water Saved

A study recently conducted in Paraná, Brazil, has proven that the presence of floating solar systems in reservoirs does slow down the water evaporation rate, preserving more water for the surrounding population while generating clean energy.

Environment Brazil

22. February 2023

From Europe to the Amazon: Donations Pouring in

Germany has pledged to donate a total of 222 million dollars to Brazil, to be used for an assortment of environmental policies - including for preserving the Amazon rainforest.

Environment Europe

20. February 2023

Clean Energy Boost: a Heat Pump Revolution

With European countries facing an energy crisis, heat pumps could very well be the solution to break their dependence on Russian gas, while turning to cleaner energy sources and slashing their greenhouse gas emissions.