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Earth's heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

A new #geothermal power plant is operating in Cornwall, UK.⚡🌍 It generates electricity by pumping water deep underground where rocks heat it up, creating #renewable power for about 10K homes.🏠 It also plans to extract #lithium for EV batteries. Thus it could power homes and support the clean tech🔋

Global shipping industry sticks with green investments, despite carbon price delay The industry's biggest players are forging ahead with billions of dollars in emissions-reducing investments, according to company officials and a Reuters analysis of data.

Global shipping is doubling down on #GreenFuels. 🚢🌱 Major companies continue investing in green #methanol and #ammonia despite United States opposition. Long-term fuel contracts and new vessel orders show the industry is betting on long-term #decarbonisation, not short-term policy shifts. ⚓♻️

IEA calls peak coal, even as "Age of Electricity" takes hold to boost global power demand IEA says the world has already passed "peak coal", even with an expected huge boost in global power demand caused by the "age of electricity".

The #IEA says coal has peaked as the world enters the age of electricity. ⚡ Rapid growth in #renewables and #nuclear ☀️⚛️ is outpacing new coal generation. It's also reshaping power markets, even as global electricity demand keeps rising. 🔌

Philippines government auctions to offer 25GW of renewable energy capacity a year until 2035 The Philippines will launch a number of renewable energy auctions between 2027 and 2035 for at least 25GW of capacity each year.

🇵🇭 Filipinos want #CleanEnergy and they’re willing to pay for it. ⚡They’ve pledged to buy at least 25GW of clean energy annually through 2035 and are rolling out 3.2GW of utility-scale #solar across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. ☀️🏝️ #Renewables will replace fossil fuels across the archipelago. 🔋

Cancer in Canada: Progress Made, but Challenges Remain The latest data point to improvements for many cancer types and a continued decline in overall cancer mortality.

🇨🇦 #CancerMortality in Canada is declining as early detection and improved treatments boost survival. Today, 64% of patients live more than five years after diagnosis. 🩺
The biggest progress is in #lung and #colorectal cancer, driven by tobacco control, screening programs. 🚭

Philippines: Same-sex couples can co-own property, top court rules The landmark decision said "legitimate intimate relationships" must not be "legally invisible".

🇵🇭 The Philippines’ Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples can co-own property. ⚖️🏳️‍🌈 Although the Family Code defines marriage as between a man and a woman, the court said Article 148, also applies to #same-sex partners, ensuring their relationships aren’t legally invisible. 🏠

Amazon deforestation on pace to be the lowest on record, says Brazil Brazil’s latest satellite alerts indicate that deforestation in the Amazon has continued to fall into early 2026, extending a downward trend that began after a sharp rise earlier in the decade. Data r...

Deforestation in the #BrazilianAmazon is dropping fast. 🇧🇷 Brazil recorded 1,325 km² of forest loss from Aug 2025 to Jan 2026, down from 2,050 km² the year before. Annually the loss fell 11% to 5,796 km², the lowest in 11 years. Officials say 2026 could mark the lowest #deforestation rate ever.🌳

Competition Is Heating Up In The US Energy Storage Space The US energy storage startup Form Energy is challenging Tesla's new Megapack 3 rollout with a new 100-hour iron-air battery.

A startup called #FormEnergy is rolling out a big 100-hr iron-air battery and locking in massive deals to help store energy for days at a time ⚡️. Also Tesla’s #Megapack3 keeps pushing #lithium-ion grid batteries. The energy storage industry is heating up as more #renewables come onto the grid. 🔋

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%.