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German car industry transformation could cost 186,000 jobs by 2035, study finds
A study warns the German car industry could lose 186,000 jobs by 2035, with 46,000 already gone due to the EV transition.
Spreading crushed rock over farmland can remove CO2 from the atmosphere if we do it right
Enhanced rock weathering could significantly boost CO2 removal from the atmosphere, but accurate measurement methods are essential.
World’s first green energy island sails into cost storm
Belgium's energy island project for offshore wind faces costs soaring to seven billion euros, sparking calls to halt amid political pushback.
China power demand growing faster than expected in 2024, industry association says
The China Electricity Council now sees 2024 electricity consumption growing by seven per cent to 9.9 trillion kilowatt-hours.
Countdown to Busan: is a plastic pollution treaty in reach?
Negotiators meet in less than a month to agree on the world's first treaty to end plastic pollution, but countries remain so far...
Cuban blackout highlights urgency of boosting renewables: experts
Cuba's recent blackout highlights its struggle to transition from outdated oil-fired power plants to renewables amid severe economic strain.
These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
After Superstorm Sandy, Staten Island's new "Living Breakwaters" project aims to protect against future storms while reviving marine life.
Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find
Global biodiversity efforts show slight progress, but many species still face decline; accelerated action is crucial by 2030.
One in three tree species at risk of extinction: report
More than one in three species of trees are at risk of extinction worldwide, according to a report published Monday.
Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?
Florida farmer Jeremy Ford turns to solar-powered irrigation, slashing water use and costs, and easing labor challenges.
