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Why Oil Country Is Betting on Geothermal | Atmos Geothermal energy, which uses some of the same tech and know-how as oil and gas, represents a potential bright spot for renewable energy.

#Geothermal is getting attention from oil and gas regions because it uses the same drilling skills and equipment, but produces #CleanPower from heat underground⚡The idea: turn fossil-fuel know-how into a cleaner energy future while keeping workers and communities involved in the transition 🛠️🌱.

Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid Coal makes a bit of a comeback, if only by accident.

Americans used more electricity in 2025, but solar power grew really fast ☀️. Solar generation jumped about 35%, producing more electricity than hydropower 🌊. Despite rising demand from new tech, like EVs 🚗, data centers 💻 etc, the energy transition is happening, just not overnight 🌎.

Sea of Possibility Along the coast of British Columbia, First Nations lead a bold effort to protect an intact marine ecosystem.

Ten years after a 2014 agreement, the Indigenous-led marine protected area network in the #GreatBearSea is moving from promises to real action 🌊🤝. Seventeen #FirstNations are planning protections, launching ranger programs, and investing 🇨🇦 CA$335 million into conservation and local economies 🐋🌲.

New technologies are stepping up the global fight against wildlife trafficking Emerging digital tools can help authorities prioritize inspections and rapidly identify illicit goods by linking online monitoring, legal references and on-the-ground investigations.

Late last year, #Interpol coordinated raids across 134 countries, rescuing about 30,000 live animals and identifying over 1,100 suspected traffickers 🚔🐾. The operation used new tools like AI cargo scanning, online monitoring, and portable DNA kits to track illegal #wildlife trade 🧬.

From cubicles to kitchens: How empty offices are becoming homes Many U.S. cities have too many office buildings and not enough homes. Developers are now converting some old offices into apartments and condos, but it's going slowly.

Cities across the US are turning empty office buildings into apartments to tackle two problems at once: too much unused office space and not enough #housing 🏠. Although buildings need redesigns for light, plumbing and zoning, places like Washington, DC have already created thousands of new homes 🌆🔧.

TED is giving $1B to nonprofits working to solve 'humanity's biggest problems.' These are the recipients From cleaning up ocean plastic to preventing homelessness, the new cohort of fellows receives funding necessary to execute their world-changing work.

TED’s #AudaciousProject raised over $1 billion to support 10 nonprofits tackling big global issues like #ClimateChange, #healthcare and #education 🌍💡. The goal is to fund bold ideas that can help millions of people and create real long-term change 🚀.

Finnish startup uses sand to slash industrial heat emissions by 90% Finland is leading the race to decarbonise industrial heat emissions, using sand to produce fossil-free steam.

Finland is testing a new climate idea that sounds simple but powerful: heating up sand to store renewable energy and create fossil-free industrial heat 🔥. Since factories need huge amounts of heat, this “sand battery” could cut emissions by replacing coal and gas with stored clean energy ♻️.

Rushden cafe for homeless charity ready to expand operations A cafe raises enough money to fund two additional support workers to help homeless people.

A #homeless charity’s cafe in #Rushden has started making money just months after opening, and it’s now planning to grow. ☕ The café is run by #volunteers and puts all profits straight back into helping people facing homelessness. 🤝 Locals hope it’ll supports even more people in need. 🇬🇧

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on the 4th anniversary of Russia's full-out war on Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
We need #peace !🕊️

We need to take all possible sanctions against Russia, incl. on oil & gas exports

PL RP🩷💚💙Thank you!

#ClimateAction #Video #Endfossilfuels

Worldclass Clothing Is Changing the Colonoscopy Conversation New apparel brand Worldclass combines fashion + purpose to spark conversations about colon health and keep your ass in gear.

#RaleighMagazine highlighted a quirky new fashion brand called #WorldclassClothing that uses cheeky apparel (like “ass”-themed tees and hoodies) to get people talking about colon health and #colonoscopy 🩺👕. Every purchase helps fund colonoscopies and raise awareness about colorectal cancer 🎗️💪.

How a ‘flying’ electric ferry is transforming this Swedish city The Swedish capital’s hydrofoil electric ferry slashes emissions by up to 94%, according to a new report.

🇸🇪 Stockholm is using a new #electric “flying” #ferry that glides above the water to cut down travel time and pollution. ⚡️ It’s much quieter, faster and slashes #emissions by about 94% compared to old diesel boats, making water travel cleaner and more comfortable for commuters. 🚢

This European company's sleek solar roof just made its US debut European firm Roofit.Solar launched in the US with its first integrated solar roof installation on a Michigan home.

A European solar company called #Roofit.Solar just installed its first solar roof in Michigan, marking its debut in North America. Their product is a sleek roof that doubles as solar panels, so it looks good and makes #CleanEnergy for homes 🌞🏠.

Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January Data shows 29 hybrid and 98 diesel cars also sold, while the figure for battery electric vehicles was more than 2,000

🇳🇴 Norway sold only seven new petrol-powered cars in January, a tiny number compared with over 2K #EVs registered that month, showing how far the country has shifted away from #fossil-fuel cars 🚗⚡️. Even hybrid and diesel sales were much higher than petrol, underlining an overall shift to battery cars

🇵🇹 Portugal just hit a big milestone in #CleanEnergy⚡. Over 80% of the electricity it made in January came from #renewable sources like #wind and hydro power, one of the highest shares in the 🇪🇺 EU right now 🌬️💧. That shows how much the country is moving toward cleaner power and away from fossil fuels.

The Evolution Of The US Floating Solar Industry The Florida firm AccuSolar is among the stakeholders supporting forward movement in the US floating solar industry.

#SolarPanels that sit on water instead of land are starting to grow in the 🇺🇸 US because it saves land and can help water quality while still producing clean electricity💧. #AccuSolar and other companies are exploring new ways to use reservoirs, irrigation ponds and flood zones for these systems.⚡

New data shows #fur production has dropped a LOT in the past decade 🧥⬇️. From about 140 million animals killed in 2014 to just over 20 million in 2024 🐀🦊🦝. #Activism, #ConsumerPressure and big brands going #fur-free are big reasons why the industry isn’t as big as it used to be 💡

Malaysia bans e-waste imports, vows to end illegal dumping Malaysia has announced a full ban on importing electronic waste. The government says the country will not be a dumping ground for the world's waste.

🇲🇾 Malaysia just announced it’s banning all electronic waste imports 🚫📱🖥️ because it doesn’t want to be a “dumping ground” for other countries’ trash 🌍. The government says #e-waste can be toxic and harmful to people and the #environment, so officials are stepping up to stop illegal shipments 💧.

Gov. Gavin Newsom approves $90 million for Planned Parenthood Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Wednesday to provide $90 million to Planned Parenthood, a move intended to help offset the losses from recent federal cuts targeting abortion providers.

Gov. #GavinNewsom just signed a bill to send $90 million in emergency funding to #PlannedParenthood and other reproductive health clinics in California. 💸🩺 The cash is meant to help these clinics stay open and keep providing services like birth control, cancer screenings, and STI testing . 🇺🇸

Indian teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals has won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

Nagi won the award at a big ceremony in Dubai 🇦🇪. It comes to show how creativity and dedication can make learning more accessible for everyone ✏️❤️.

Indian teacher 🎨📚 #RoubleNagi won the $1 million #GlobalTeacher Prize for turning walls in slums into learning spaces and building hundreds of #learning centers that help kids get an education 🌟. She’s reached hundreds of thousands of children who might otherwise miss school.

EU Bans Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes | Earth.Org The European Commission has introduced new rules that will prevent companies from destroying unsold clothes and footwear.

🇪🇺The EU just banned the destruction of unsold #clothes and shoes to cut #waste and help the planet 🌍. Big brands will have to find other ways to deal with extra stock, like selling it, #donating or #recycling it ♻️. The move aims to stop tons of merchandise from ending up in landfills each year 👕👟.

Armenia adopts universal healthcare insurance The insurance will be introduced gradually over the course of three years.

Mandatory #HealthInsurance began on January 1, 2026 in Armenia 🇦🇲, rolling out over three years with a single national benefits package. 👶👵 The state will fully cover, minors, seniors and vulnerable groups. It's expected the number of people skipping care due to cost to drop by about 30%.

Furthermore, China’s rolling out a 2-layer system: solar panels on the surface for electricity, with fish, shrimp & crabs farmed underneath.

It’s called Fishery-Photovoltaic Complementary (FPC) — floating PV integrated with aquaculture.

Energy + food. Same footprint.

That’s how you #Bettrify. ⚡🌞🐟

The world is becoming more equal ⚖️. Contrary to popular belief, global #consumption patterns are converging 📊. New data covering 194 economies show that the ratio between spending by the world’s richest 10% 💰 and poorest 50% 🤝 has more than halved since 2000 📉.
#equality

Revolutionary therapy treats ‘untreatable’ blood cancer Gene therapy which turns white blood cells into a disease-busting “living drug” has reversed previously untreatable blood cancers

In London 🇬🇧, clinicians at #GreatOrmondStreetHospital 🏥 and #UniversityCollege London 🎓 used base-editing 🧬 to treat T-cell #leukaemia in nine children 👧👦 and two adults 👩🧑.
Researchers reported “deep remission” ✨ in most patients, with seven still disease-free three years later 🎉.

Amsterdam Defies Last-Minute Lobbying to Become First Capital City to Ban Fossil Fuel Ads Amsterdam city council has passed a legally binding ban on advertising for fossil fuels and meat products across public spaces in the city, becoming the first capital in the world to prohibit such ads...

🇳🇱 Amsterdam just became the first capital city to ban #FossilFuel ads in public spaces! The city council voted to outlaw ads for #high-carbon products like petrol, diesel vehicles, flights starting May 1. 📢 Ad companies pushed back, but the ban now sets a new #climate-focused standard for cities.

South Australia launches $17 million initiative to restore critical wetlands and protect migratory shorebirds A new $17 million collaborative effort sees SA aiming to restore over 30 wetlands, enhancing habitats for shorebirds and boosting biodiversity across critical ecosystems in the Coorong and Lower Lakes...

🇦🇺 South Australia has launched a $17M wetland repair program.
Targeting the #Coorong, #LowerLakes, #MurrayMouth and South East, the initiative will upgrade water systems, 🐦 restore shorebird breeding and feeding habitats protecting vital ecosystems for the future.

🇨🇦 Toronto is transforming the former #DownsviewAirport into a C$30B #sustainable district. The site will deliver 30K homes for 60K+ residents and 20K jobs, built around 🚆 transit and 🚶 walkability. Plans include 🌳 70 acres of parks and a pedestrian boulevard aiming for #net-zero emissions by 2040.

‘Camel bird’ returns to Saudi desert after nearly a century JEDDAH: In a milestone achievement for Saudi Arabia’s ReWild Arabia initiative, a critically endangered bird species once celebrated by Arab poets and Roman scholars has made a return to the Kingdom a...

Ostriches return to #SaudiArabia 🇸🇦 after nearly 100 years. In Dec ❄️, five red-necked ostriches were released into the Arabian desert, with more to follow if they successfully #breed 🥚
Saudi Arabia’s native “Arabian” #ostrich was hunted to extinction last century 🕰️

Strengthening Health Systems in Sahel’s Fragile Communities From 2018 to 2024, World Bank–supported programs strengthened health systems and improved nutrition services in Mali and Mauritania, focusing on women and children in fragile and conflict-affected are...

Between 2018 and 2024, the #WorldBank 🌍 ran a program in Mali 🇲🇱 and Mauritania 🇲🇷 that rewarded health providers 🏥 for actually delivering care. It worked Over 5 million people accessed #BasicHealthServices, surpassing the original goal of 3.65 million 🎯