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UK Lime Plant Tests New Tech to Slash Carbon Emissions
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UK Lime Plant Tests New Tech to Slash Carbon Emissions

A British lime factory is installing cutting-edge carbon capture technology that could transform one of the hardest industries to clean up. The breakthrough system uses less energy and takes up less space than traditional carbon capture methods.

Shell and 500 Global Launch Climate Startup Hub in Africa
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Shell and 500 Global Launch Climate Startup Hub in Africa

A new 12-month accelerator is helping African climate startups bridge the gap between early grants and venture capital, tackling everything from clean energy to sustainable farming. With backing from Shell Foundation and 500 Global, the program connects founders to global mentors and investors while letting them keep control of their vision.

Renewable Energy Forecasts Now Predict Power Months Ahead
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Renewable Energy Forecasts Now Predict Power Months Ahead

Scientists can now predict solar and wind energy production months in advance, helping the world rely more confidently on clean power. The breakthrough came in 2024 as forecasting systems successfully anticipated energy patterns across entire continents.

Senate Saves $24B in Science Funding After 57% Cut Proposed
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Senate Saves $24B in Science Funding After 57% Cut Proposed

The U.S. Senate rejected the White House's proposed 57% cut to science agencies, instead approving billions for NASA, NSF, and climate research in a bipartisan vote for America's scientific future. More than 250,000 researchers, students, and teachers will benefit from the restored funding.

Singapore Launches AI Program to Save Asia's Mangroves
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Singapore Launches AI Program to Save Asia's Mangroves

A new three-year program in Singapore is using satellites and AI to help restore Asia's disappearing mangroves, which store carbon four times better than land forests. The initiative tackles a critical problem: half of all mangrove restoration projects fail because saplings die and carbon tracking is inaccurate.