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Global Energy Investment Hits Record $3.3 Trillion
The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global energy investment will reach a record $3.3 trillion in 2025, despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Clean energy will claim $2.2 trillion of this total—double the $1.1 trillion flowing into fossil fuels.…
EcoForum 2025 in Sarajevo Highlights Local Efforts Toward Sustainability
On June 5, Sarajevo hosted EcoForum 2025, a one-day event that brought together participants from academia, business, and public institutions to discuss environmental protection and sustainable development. Organized by the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of…
Local Businesses Unite to Reimagine Pearse Street as a Greener, Safer Space
On World Environment Day, a coalition of nearly 20 local organizations called on Dublin City Council to act now to transform Pearse Street into a safer, more sustainable urban space. The group, named Green Pearse Street, showcased examples of how…
World Environment Day 2025: A Call to Beat Plastic Pollution
On June 5th, the world observes World Environment Day, a global moment to reflect on the state of our planet and renew our commitment to sustainability. This year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” comes with urgency — and a glimmer of…
ACWA Power Commits $10 Billion to Drive Malaysia’s Green Energy Future
Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power will invest up to $10 billion to deliver 12.5GW of renewable energy capacity in Malaysia by 2040. It supports the nation’s ambitious target of 70% renewable electricity by 2050.In addition to major solar and green data…
World Bicycle Day: Pedaling Toward a Sustainable Future
On June 3rd, the world celebrates World Bicycle Day, a date designated by the United Nations to recognize the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, and environmentally sustainable means of transportation. As we have written previously, the bicycle is more…
Indian Startup Bags $12M to Erase CO₂ from the Sky
Alt Carbon, an Indian climate tech startup, has raised $12 million in seed funding to expand its Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) technology across the Global South. This method involves spreading waste basalt rock dust on agricultural fields, where it reacts…
Five Finalists Announced for Venice Sustainable Cities Challenge
The Toyota Mobility Foundation has revealed the five finalists of the Venice Sustainable Cities Challenge, a global competition aimed at promoting low- and zero-carbon transport in urban areas. Each selected team will receive $130,000 to pilot their solutions in Venice…
Carbon Capture Costs Drop as Deployment Surges
The latest Global CCS Institute report reveals that carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies are becoming more cost-effective amid rapid global expansion. As of 2024, over 620 CCS projects have been identified globally, with 50 operational and 46 under construction.…
International Biodiversity Day 2025 Embraces Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Growth
As environmental challenges escalate globally, this year’s International Biodiversity Day spotlights the indispensable role of nature in building a sustainable future. Held annually on May 22, the observance reinforces the growing global consensus: there is no path to development without…