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1. October 2022

A Greener Way to Heat This City Is in the Works

Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, Canada, is discussing converting the city’s arenas heating systems to geothermal - since it could cut costs, reduce pollution and potentially generate some revenues.

Animals The Netherlands

29. September 2022

From Bees to Butterflies, Pollinators Get a Big Boost of Protection

The Netherlands has been doubling down on its effort to save pollinators in the past decade, and the strategies and measures they've taken constitute a roadmap to help other countries follow its footsteps.

Environment The World

27. September 2022

Your (Carbon) Footprint Looks Better in Eco-Friendly Sneakers

A growing number of sneaker brands are now offering sustainable and eco-friendly products to their customers who wish to reduce their impact on their environment without sacrificing their comfort, budget, and performance.

Society Panama

26. September 2022

Nature Gets Some Rest, Thanks to These Floating Homes

With floating home communities on the rise, a Panama-based company is building pod-style housing - both on the water and on land - that respects the environment and creates minimal disturbances to habitats.

Environment South Africa

25. September 2022

Oil Drilling Ban: Good News for People, Earth and Sea

A multinational oil and gas company saw its exploration rights for fossil fuels revoked in South Africa since the polluting activity is considered too risky for the environment, marine life, and the local population.

Animals Gabon

23. September 2022

Win-Win: Rainforest Gains Protection, and Endangered Elephant Steers Away from Extinction

Through pro-environment legislation, Gabon managed to save its equatorial rainforest and by the same token, revitalize its endangered elephant population which grew by a third over the last decade.

Health United States

23. September 2022

This School Is Safer and Cooler, Thanks to Sun-Reflecting Paint

An innovative new solar-reflecting paint has just made a school's playground 12 degrees cooler.

Environment Europe

22. September 2022

Solar Energy Generation Reaches All-Time High, Across the Continent

All across Europe, an all-time record-high generation of solar energy this past summer prevented the importation of $29 billion worth of fossil gas, thus helping countries curb their alarming gas consumption.

Environment United Kingdom

21. September 2022

Insurance Firms Say “No” to Polluting Projects

Three British insurance companies are joining the growing number of firms distancing themselves from a controversial crude oil pipeline project that could potentially have a negative impact on people, nature and the climate.

Environment Indonesia

20. September 2022

National Goal: Protecting a Million Square Kilometers of Water

Indonesia embarks on a colossal project to protect 10% of its waters by 2030 and then triple the marine protected area coverage by 2045, a move that is part of the country’s environmental conservation goal.