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32,000 oysters have been planted onto the seabed in Belfast Lough in a major win for local conservation and biodiversity efforts. As well as Ulster Wildlife and Belfast Harbour, the project has been financially supported with funds from the carrier bag levy. Win-win! 🙌🦪🦪🦪💙
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Thousands of oysters planted to restore Belfast Lough
Thousands of oysters have been planted in Belfast Lough in a bid to restore the species in the waterway.
www.rte.ie
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
32,000 oysters have been planted onto the seabed in Belfast Lough in a major win for local conservation and biodiversity efforts. As well as Ulster Wildlife and Belfast Harbour, the project has been financially supported with funds from the carrier bag levy. Win-win! 🙌🦪🦪🦪💙
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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One of New York City’s best flood defenses might just be a wetland.
Why New York City Is Spending Millions on ‘Bluebelts’ - Inside Climate News
New York City is expected to experience increasing rainfall over the next few decades, especially during cloudbursts—short, intense rainfall events. When rain falls, light showers can usually be handl...
insideclimatenews.org
January 2, 2026 at 6:21 PM
One of New York City’s best flood defenses might just be a wetland.
Spain is taking the consequences of climate change seriously by setting up a network of climate shelters. These will provide people, especially those most vulnerable to heat stress, with refuge from extreme heat in time for summer 2026 ☀️🇪🇸👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Spain to open climate shelter network ahead of next summer
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the shelters will be in public buildings across the country.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Spain is taking the consequences of climate change seriously by setting up a network of climate shelters. These will provide people, especially those most vulnerable to heat stress, with refuge from extreme heat in time for summer 2026 ☀️🇪🇸👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Atlantic salmon have been spotted in 3 north-western English rivers for the first time since 2015. Sightings of the fish in the rivers Mersey, Goyt and Bollin mark a major milestone for a species which has seen a 30-50% decline in Britain since 2006 🥳 🐟 🐠 💙
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Young Atlantic salmon seen in three English rivers for first time in a decade
Species that is critically endangered in Britain is spotted in Mersey, Bollin and Goyt rivers in north-west
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Atlantic salmon have been spotted in 3 north-western English rivers for the first time since 2015. Sightings of the fish in the rivers Mersey, Goyt and Bollin mark a major milestone for a species which has seen a 30-50% decline in Britain since 2006 🥳 🐟 🐠 💙
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Collisions with cargo and cruise ships are one of the leading causes of whale deaths worldwide. But now, technology is being installed on more of these ships to reduce the likelihood of their occurrence…
🐳 🛳️ 💙
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A new technology aims to help ships avoid hitting whales
WhaleSpotter is now used by a dozen companies, including some in Alaska
alaskapublic.org
December 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Collisions with cargo and cruise ships are one of the leading causes of whale deaths worldwide. But now, technology is being installed on more of these ships to reduce the likelihood of their occurrence…
🐳 🛳️ 💙
alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-...
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Heilbronn, Germany has been awarded the #europeangreencapital award 2027 for its sustainability performance across all environmental indicators. It was also praised for its participatory approach involving citizens and businesses 👏 🌳 🏙️ 🇩🇪 💚
environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban...
environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban...
Heilbronn 2027
Once an industrial hub on the Neckar River, Heilbronn has transformed into a model of innovation, education, and green progress. Guided by strong governance and community collaboration, the city is re...
environment.ec.europa.eu
December 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Heilbronn, Germany has been awarded the #europeangreencapital award 2027 for its sustainability performance across all environmental indicators. It was also praised for its participatory approach involving citizens and businesses 👏 🌳 🏙️ 🇩🇪 💚
environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban...
environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/urban...
An expansion of the #ForestofDean, Gloucestershire, is underway…120,000 trees are to be planted on an 88-hectare site on the edge of the forest by the end of March 🙌 🌳 🐿️ 💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Forest of Dean expansion begins with planting of 120,000 trees - BBC News
About 120,000 trees are being planted this winter to expand the Forest of Dean.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
An expansion of the #ForestofDean, Gloucestershire, is underway…120,000 trees are to be planted on an 88-hectare site on the edge of the forest by the end of March 🙌 🌳 🐿️ 💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Work is under way to double the number of #greenbridges across major roads in England - from a lowly 5 to a more respectable 10. Green bridges provide an invaluable corridor across such roads ensuring ecosystems remain connected 🌱🌉👏🐌💚 environmentjournal.online/transport/na...
National Highways announces expansion to green bridge network
The UK currently has a lack of nature-friendly crossings across major roads. There’s now a plan to increase the network. Under new proposals announced by National Highways, the number is now set to d...
environmentjournal.online
June 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Work is under way to double the number of #greenbridges across major roads in England - from a lowly 5 to a more respectable 10. Green bridges provide an invaluable corridor across such roads ensuring ecosystems remain connected 🌱🌉👏🐌💚 environmentjournal.online/transport/na...
Meanwhile, London’s first electric ferry is due to start operating this month, connecting Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe every 10 minutes. The “Orbit Clipper” has space for 150 foot passengers and 150 bikes 🛥️ 🩵
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Meanwhile, London’s first electric ferry is due to start operating this month, connecting Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe every 10 minutes. The “Orbit Clipper” has space for 150 foot passengers and 150 bikes 🛥️ 🩵
The first wind powered ferry has launched across the Channel! 🎉⛵️. Tickets cost £75, trips take 4 hours and 🚲 🚲 🚲 are welcome 🏴 🌊 🇫🇷
June 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The first wind powered ferry has launched across the Channel! 🎉⛵️. Tickets cost £75, trips take 4 hours and 🚲 🚲 🚲 are welcome 🏴 🌊 🇫🇷
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April 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Thanks to the iFixit repair kits and tutorials available on our site, you can now extend the life of your devices yourself.
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An #EarthDay bonus, seven inspirational people, six amazing campaigns and projects. Read about the winners of the "Green Nobel Prize" here... 🙌🏆🌍🥇💚
www.goldmanprize.org
www.goldmanprize.org
The Goldman Environmental Prize
Celebrating grassroots environmental leaders who take significant action for our planet.
www.goldmanprize.org
April 22, 2025 at 1:19 PM
An #EarthDay bonus, seven inspirational people, six amazing campaigns and projects. Read about the winners of the "Green Nobel Prize" here... 🙌🏆🌍🥇💚
www.goldmanprize.org
www.goldmanprize.org
On this #EarthDay, congratulations to #Thailand which has become the latest SE Asian country to restrict plastic waste being sent to it (often from the Global North) for disposal. New waste practices are needed methinks! 👏🇹🇭♻️🌏💚
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Thailand Plastic Waste Law Challenges Developed Nations' Waste Practices | Happy Eco News
The Thailand plastic waste law, implemented this month, stops foreign waste imports amid growing health concerns. The ban affects major waste-exporting nations and joins similar actions by other South...
happyeconews.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
On this #EarthDay, congratulations to #Thailand which has become the latest SE Asian country to restrict plastic waste being sent to it (often from the Global North) for disposal. New waste practices are needed methinks! 👏🇹🇭♻️🌏💚
happyeconews.com/thailand-pla....
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A levy on greenhouse gases emitted from shipping has been agreed for the first time with fees expected to raise $11-13 billion annually. Despite opposition from the US, the agreement is to come into effect in 2027 with money raised reinvested into cleaner fuels and ships.
apnews.com/article/ship...
apnews.com/article/ship...
Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping
Many of the world’s largest shipping nations have agreed to impose a minimum fee on every ton of greenhouse gases emitted by ships above certain thresholds in what's effectively the first global tax o...
apnews.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
A levy on greenhouse gases emitted from shipping has been agreed for the first time with fees expected to raise $11-13 billion annually. Despite opposition from the US, the agreement is to come into effect in 2027 with money raised reinvested into cleaner fuels and ships.
apnews.com/article/ship...
apnews.com/article/ship...
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Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields, study shows
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Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields, study shows
"We have a golden opportunity for finding multiple functions for land: generating clean energy while restoring biodiversity."
theprogressplaybook.com
April 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields, study shows
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/03/22/s...
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/03/22/s...
In #Brazil, the Supreme Court has withdrawn a proposal to allow mining and other economic activities on Indigenous territories. The proposal received strong pushback at home and abroad as the Supreme Court is legally obliged to protect Indigenous rights 💚
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After outcry, Brazil Supreme Court nixes proposal for mining on Indigenous lands
Brazil's Supreme Court backed down and withdrew its proposal to open up Indigenous territories to mining and economic activities from a controversial bill that critics say violates the Constitution.
news.mongabay.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In #Brazil, the Supreme Court has withdrawn a proposal to allow mining and other economic activities on Indigenous territories. The proposal received strong pushback at home and abroad as the Supreme Court is legally obliged to protect Indigenous rights 💚
news.mongabay.com/2025/04/afte...
news.mongabay.com/2025/04/afte...
#China is incorporating an additional 1,500 companies - in the aluminium, cement and steel industries - into its carbon trading scheme. The scheme forces companies to offset any emissions over a threshold and should lead to the closure of their most polluting plants 👏
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
China to expand carbon trading market to steel, cement and aluminium
China released plans on Wednesday to expand its carbon trading market into the steel, cement and aluminium smelting industries, a move that will require an additional 1,500 firms to purchase credits to cover their emissions, the environment ministry said.
www.reuters.com
April 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#China is incorporating an additional 1,500 companies - in the aluminium, cement and steel industries - into its carbon trading scheme. The scheme forces companies to offset any emissions over a threshold and should lead to the closure of their most polluting plants 👏
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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March 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
NEW – Guest post: How human behaviour shapes effective climate policies | @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social
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A coastal area in the south coast of England, over 300 sq km big, has seen a remarkable increase in #biodoversity since bottom trawling was banned there in 2021. Species on the increase include lobster, brown, mackerel, angelshark and short-snouted seahorse 👐🦀🐟🦞💙
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Kelp forest project in West Sussex having 'remarkable results'
The rewilding project off the West Sussex coast is celebrating its fourth anniversary.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A coastal area in the south coast of England, over 300 sq km big, has seen a remarkable increase in #biodoversity since bottom trawling was banned there in 2021. Species on the increase include lobster, brown, mackerel, angelshark and short-snouted seahorse 👐🦀🐟🦞💙
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Volvo Trucks debuts a new model that can travel 600km, carry 44 tonnes, and charge up in around 40 minutes. It'll take time to play out, but the internal combustion engine is done. www.businessgreen.com/news/4411321...
'A real breakthrough': Volvo Trucks unveils electric HGV with 600 kilometre range
Auto giant to start taking orders for Volvo FH Aero Electric from the fourth quarter of 2025
www.businessgreen.com
March 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Volvo Trucks debuts a new model that can travel 600km, carry 44 tonnes, and charge up in around 40 minutes. It'll take time to play out, but the internal combustion engine is done. www.businessgreen.com/news/4411321...
In #Germany, the Green party has ensured that any increase in defence spending is tied in with £100 BILLION worth of #climate and "economic transformation" investments. The deal followed negotiations between the three major parties in the Bundestag 👏🇩🇪💚
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More
The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.
www.nytimes.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In #Germany, the Green party has ensured that any increase in defence spending is tied in with £100 BILLION worth of #climate and "economic transformation" investments. The deal followed negotiations between the three major parties in the Bundestag 👏🇩🇪💚
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/w...
England's first new national forest is to planted in the west of the country, the first of three set to be announced. Comprising of 20 million new trees it will incorporate urban areas such as Bristol and Swindon and the (mainly farmland) areas in between! 🌳💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New national forest to see 20m trees planted across West by 2050
The government says the new Western Forest project will help the UK meet its tree-planting targets.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
England's first new national forest is to planted in the west of the country, the first of three set to be announced. Comprising of 20 million new trees it will incorporate urban areas such as Bristol and Swindon and the (mainly farmland) areas in between! 🌳💚
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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ICYMI: #goodclimatenews alert 🔔
In an effort to reach their goal of reducing car travel by 30% by 2030, Glasgow will soon become the first city in Scotland to offer FREE public transit!
The 9-week trial of the program will give unlimited access to public transit for 1,000 residents.
In an effort to reach their goal of reducing car travel by 30% by 2030, Glasgow will soon become the first city in Scotland to offer FREE public transit!
The 9-week trial of the program will give unlimited access to public transit for 1,000 residents.
Glasgow unveils plans to reduce car use by 30 percent - Cities Today
The Scottish city’s new transport strategy also aims to tackle poverty, support economic growth and create more liveable neighbourhoods.
cities-today.com
March 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
ICYMI: #goodclimatenews alert 🔔
In an effort to reach their goal of reducing car travel by 30% by 2030, Glasgow will soon become the first city in Scotland to offer FREE public transit!
The 9-week trial of the program will give unlimited access to public transit for 1,000 residents.
In an effort to reach their goal of reducing car travel by 30% by 2030, Glasgow will soon become the first city in Scotland to offer FREE public transit!
The 9-week trial of the program will give unlimited access to public transit for 1,000 residents.
#NewDelhi is leading the way in urban #biodiversity regeneration with the creation of 7 biodiversity parks reclaiming sites previously used for mining and sewage dumping for nature. Collectively, these sites cover an area of over 820 hectares 👏🥳🇮🇳🐟🌱🦇💚
india.mongabay.com/2025/03/new-...
india.mongabay.com/2025/03/new-...
Creating urban biodiversity parks from degraded lands
Delhi’s seven biodiversity parks, restored from degraded lands, serve as urban forests. Successful habitat restoration supports native species, while experts urge integrating these parks into city pla...
india.mongabay.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#NewDelhi is leading the way in urban #biodiversity regeneration with the creation of 7 biodiversity parks reclaiming sites previously used for mining and sewage dumping for nature. Collectively, these sites cover an area of over 820 hectares 👏🥳🇮🇳🐟🌱🦇💚
india.mongabay.com/2025/03/new-...
india.mongabay.com/2025/03/new-...