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Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy’s coal-fired island
Sardinians sabotage wind turbines, resisting renewable projects they say exploit the island, as tensions over green energy rise.
On US coast, wind power foes embrace ‘Save the Whales’ argument
Anti-wind power groups along the US East Coast blame whale strandings on offshore projects, despite no scientific evidence.
Drought blocks shipping in another grains corridor in northern Brazil
Brazil's Amport reports grain transport on Tapajos waterway halted due to severe drought and low water levels in northern Brazil.
Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: report
Indonesia's plan to add wood-burning to its energy mix is fueling deforestation and threatening habitats of endangered species, a new report says.
South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant
South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.
Wildlife populations plunge 73% since 1970: WWF
Wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted over 70 per cent in the last half-century, according to a WWF assessment.
Indigenous groups in Brazil say they weren’t consulted on carbon credits
Indigenous groups in Para, Brazil, say they weren’t consulted before a government deal to sell carbon offset credits for Amazon conservation.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
UN agency launching platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules
The UN plans an online platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules, delayed until 2026 to allow compliance.
Carbon removal no solution if world overshoots warming target, scientists say
Scientists warn even large-scale CO2 removal won't prevent climate catastrophe as global temperatures near a 1.5C rise.
