Pro Environmental Limited, a leading PET bottle recycling specialist, has undertaken a transformative initiative to bolster its plastic sorting capabilities through a strategic investment in cutting-edge sensor-based sorting equipment from TOMRA Recycling Sorting. This proactive step underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to furnishing higher purity plastic streams, catering to the [...]
Chile stands at the forefront of the battle against climate change with its vigorous pursuit of renewable energy solutions. Nestled in the heart of the Atacama Desert, the nation boasts the only solar thermal tower in Latin America, signaling a monumental shift away from fossil fuels towards a sustainable future. [...]
Wind power stands as a cornerstone in the global initiative to decarbonize energy grids. However, the construction of traditional wind turbines relies heavily on carbon-intensive materials like steel. In a pioneering move towards greener energy solutions, Swedish start-up Modvion has embarked on a mission to introduce wooden wind towers, effectively [...]
In the tranquil vistas of north Leitrim, Dough Mountain stands as a focal point in the clash between proposed wind farm development and the imperative of environmental preservation. The anxieties voiced by local residents’ pivot around the looming prospect of destabilizing the mountain’s slopes, compounded by past incidents of landslides [...]
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the 2024 election looms large as a critical opportunity for voters to demand action from their leaders. With record-breaking temperatures and devastating climate impacts becoming increasingly frequent, the urgency of addressing this existential threat has never been clearer. Yet, despite the [...]
The Kola Mining and Metallurgy Combine (KMMC) stands at the forefront of environmental concerns due to its notorious sulfur dioxide emissions. In a promising move, the company has recently made a commitment to slash its annual emissions by nearly half over the next two years. Operating as a subsidiary of [...]
In the early stages of my tenure as Rare’s President, my recent visit to Indonesia was deeply influenced by the somber revelations of the latest IPCC AR6 synthesis report on climate change. This comprehensive report, released just last month, casts a foreboding shadow over the global landscape, emphasizing that the [...]
In a momentous speech that resonated with hope and urgency, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell addressed the global community at the closing of COP28 in Dubai on December 13, 2023. Expressing deep appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for hosting this historic gathering, Stiell underscored the conference’s significance [...]
When delving into discussions surrounding California’s climate policies, the predominant focus typically hones in on the realms of transportation and energy generation. Yet, a critical chasm persists in the discourse — the industrial sector. Accounting for a monumental 23% of California’s climate pollution, this sector navigates without a defined policy [...]
In the vibrant streets of Lomé, the capital of Togo, a remarkable transformation is unfolding among motorcycle taxi drivers who are embracing the transition to electric motorcycles. This paradigm shift is driven by recognition of the numerous advantages associated with electric vehicles, ranging from cost efficiency and enhanced safety to [...]
