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Ethiopia is mobilizing its entire nation for a sweeping environmental campaign that connects urban renewal, climate resilience, and public health. Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh launched the third "Clean Ethiopia for Next Generations" initiative, calling it essential to the country's future prosperity.
Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84, made environmental justice a cornerstone of his 1988 presidential campaign and inspired a generation of activists. His groundbreaking work connected civil rights to clean air, safe water, and healthy communities across America.
A controversial detention center in the Florida Everglades has shut down after a year of aggressive legal challenges from environmental groups who proved the facility violated federal environmental laws. The win shows how enforcing bedrock environmental protections can stop hastily built projects that threaten fragile ecosystems.
A Zimbabwean court just delivered a landmark ruling that puts environmental protection ahead of mining profits. The decision canceled two mining certificates and sent a clear message: follow environmental laws or lose your mining rights.
A new environmental tech center at Pace University is already making waves through student-led projects, including a $12,000 award-winning proposal to expand public access to water quality data. Just months after opening, the center is proving that combining technology with environmental advocacy creates real-world impact.
Ethiopia has planted over 48 billion trees since 2019 and just launched its 2026 campaign to add 8 billion more seedlings. The massive citizen-led effort has become one of the world's largest tree-planting programs.
A Ugandan judge is calling on everyday people to take charge of environmental protection, saying small daily actions by millions can create massive change. Her message puts citizens at the heart of solving climate challenges.
The Vatican is leading a Christian movement to pull investments from mining companies that harm Indigenous communities and the environment. The campaign aims to align church money with Catholic values of protecting people and planet.
A school in Kerala, India just launched the country's first comprehensive environmental education program where students track their own carbon footprints and build eco-robots. Every student will learn to measure and reduce their family's emissions over the next year.
Nigeria's largest city is cracking down on illegal dumping with real consequences. Four hundred environmental offenders faced prosecution last year as Lagos transforms its approach to waste management.
Nigeria's Delta State just proved environmental laws have teeth, convicting 17 offenders in a single crackdown. It's a promising sign that cleaner, healthier communities are becoming a priority.
Pennsylvania students passionate about protecting the planet can now apply for three $1,000 scholarships honoring conservation legends. Applications close May 22 for awards supporting the next generation of environmental leaders.
South Africa's Parliament is taking bold steps to shield people who speak up about environmental harm after two individuals came forward with pollution concerns. The move signals stronger protections for those who risk their careers to defend public health.
After a whistleblower exposed illegal sewage dumping, Lagos authorities took swift action against a major bank, proving no one is above environmental protection laws. The incident shows how citizen reporting and government accountability can protect public health.
Capital FM journalist Bruhan Makong has been elected to lead Kenya's Environment Science Journalists Association, joining a new team committed to making climate and conservation stories accessible to everyone. The organization helps ensure vital environmental issues reach the public in clear, understandable ways.
Colombia unveiled a national action plan to protect environmental advocates at a major international conference, marking a significant step despite ongoing challenges. The country participated for the first time as a full member of the world's only treaty designed to safeguard those who defend nature.
Bangladesh has mobilized a massive emergency vaccination effort to protect over one million young children from a spreading measles outbreak. With global health partners rallying support, the campaign targets the most vulnerable kids who missed routine immunizations.
Liberia welcomed international evaluators this week to assess years of environmental progress funded by global partnerships. The review could shape how West Africa tackles climate challenges for decades to come.
Two Rockhampton locals secretly funded a cheeky billboard featuring muscular cartoon crocodiles rowing to keep Olympic events in their city. The grassroots campaign fooled politicians into thinking it was an official government ad.
Scientists in Spain found that next-generation tandem solar panels produce 30% less environmental impact than traditional silicon panels while generating more electricity. The breakthrough could make clean energy even cleaner, though the technology still needs improvements to reach its full potential.
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