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Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents
Planet WinsMay 16

Asia Leads Global Green Tech Boom With 800K Patents

Green technology innovation exploded into "hyper-growth" in 2020, with Asia now dominating global patent filings and sustainability innovations reaching nearly 800,000 patent families worldwide. Thailand is pivoting from tech adopter to tropical climate innovator as the green economy becomes the foundation of future prosperity.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)3 min read
EU Green Jobs Jump by 2 Million in Under 10 Years
Planet WinsMay 22

EU Green Jobs Jump by 2 Million in Under 10 Years

Europe's green economy has doubled in output since 2014, creating more than 2 million new jobs as solar energy surges and waste management becomes the most profitable eco-sector. The renewable energy revolution is reshaping the continent's workforce and energy independence.

Google: renewable energy record3 min read
Green Bay Police Double Electric Fleet, Save Taxpayers Money
Planet WinsJun 19

Green Bay Police Double Electric Fleet, Save Taxpayers Money

Green Bay's police department just proved going green can save green too. The city approved two new Tesla police cars that cost less than traditional cruisers while cutting emissions to zero.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
South Africa's Green Jobs Growing But Not For Everyone
Planet WinsMar 2

South Africa's Green Jobs Growing But Not For Everyone

South Africa is creating thousands of new green jobs as it shifts from coal to renewable energy, but new research shows women and informal workers are being left behind. The country's renewable energy push increased green employment from 12.4% to 14.8% in just two years.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
India Opens Green Skills Center to Train 100,000 Youth by 2030
SolutionsFeb 12

India Opens Green Skills Center to Train 100,000 Youth by 2030

A new center in Bengaluru will teach 100,000 young people how to use AI to fight climate change, starting with 20,000 students in its first year. The program focuses on real-world solutions like energy management and water conservation, creating jobs in India's growing green economy.

YourStory India3 min read
Green Party Takes Historic Control of Norwich Council
Global NewsJun 10

Green Party Takes Historic Control of Norwich Council

For the first time in Norwich's 50-year history, the Green Party has won majority control of City Council, claiming 21 of 39 seats. The victory marks a turning point for a city that's been building green support since 2002.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
Green Space Thrives Along Maryland's Capital Beltway
Planet WinsApr 22

Green Space Thrives Along Maryland's Capital Beltway

An astronaut photo reveals how Maryland suburbs have preserved forests, parks, and green corridors despite decades of urban development. The image shows strategic planning from the 1930s New Deal era still protecting green space today.

NASA2 min read
Morocco Secures €30B to Become Green Hydrogen Hub
InnovationFeb 11

Morocco Secures €30B to Become Green Hydrogen Hub

Morocco is investing €30 billion to become a major green energy bridge between Africa and Europe. Spanish companies Acciona and Moeve just secured land to begin building massive green hydrogen projects that could power a cleaner future.

Google News - Morocco Progress2 min read
Norway and Vietnam Launch Green Partnership After 55 Years
Planet WinsApr 22

Norway and Vietnam Launch Green Partnership After 55 Years

Norway and Vietnam just signed a historic Green Strategic Partnership to tackle climate change together, marking a major milestone in their 55-year friendship. The agreement will unlock new jobs and green business opportunities in both countries.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Green Party Wins First Ever UK Byelection
Global NewsFeb 28

Green Party Wins First Ever UK Byelection

The Green Party just made history by winning their first byelection in England and Wales, taking nearly 41% of the vote in a former Labour stronghold. This breakthrough victory signals a major shift in British politics and shows voters are embracing the Greens as a real alternative.

Google News - Historic Victory3 min read
Standard Chartered Raises $255M for Asian Green Energy
InnovationMay 26

Standard Chartered Raises $255M for Asian Green Energy

A major international bank just issued Hong Kong's first-ever green bond by a financial institution, raising $255 million to power clean energy and green building projects across Asia. The offering drew nearly double the demand expected, signaling strong investor appetite for sustainable finance.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Earth's Green Wave Shifts Northeast, Scientists Track Progress
Planet WinsFeb 24

Earth's Green Wave Shifts Northeast, Scientists Track Progress

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking method to track Earth's vegetation health by calculating its "green center of mass," revealing an unexpected northward and eastward shift in global greenness. The discovery offers hope for understanding how our planet is adapting to environmental change.

Phys.org - Earth2 min read
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InnovationApr 30

Chile Approves Major Green Hydrogen Project in Quintero Bay

Chile just greenlit a major green hydrogen facility that could help the country become a clean energy exporter. The Bahía Quintero project marks another step in Chile's ambitious plan to lead the global green hydrogen revolution.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Portugal's Green Capital Adds 240 Acres of New Nature
Planet WinsFeb 15

Portugal's Green Capital Adds 240 Acres of New Nature

Guimarães, Portugal earned the 2026 European Green Capital title after adding nearly 240 acres of parks and forests in just 11 years. The northern Portuguese city is celebrating with a year of green festivals and a new map highlighting its nature trails.

Euronews2 min read
Saudi Arabia's Oil Skills Power Green Hydrogen Future
SolutionsMar 1

Saudi Arabia's Oil Skills Power Green Hydrogen Future

Saudi Arabia is transforming its decades of oil expertise into a renewable energy advantage, positioning itself to lead global green hydrogen production. The world's largest green hydrogen plant opens in 2027, powered entirely by sun and wind.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Green Hydrogen Catalyst Runs 1,000 Hours Without Platinum
SolutionsMay 1

Green Hydrogen Catalyst Runs 1,000 Hours Without Platinum

Scientists created a breakthrough catalyst that produces green hydrogen at industrial scale for over 1,000 hours without expensive platinum, making clean energy cheaper for heavy industry. This durability milestone moves green hydrogen from lab experiment to real-world infrastructure.

Google News - Renewable Energy Breakthrough3 min read
Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt Engaged to QB's Son Derek Green
Acts of KindnessApr 8

Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt Engaged to QB's Son Derek Green

Gracie Hunt, daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, announced her engagement to Derek Green, son of former Chiefs quarterback Trent Green. The couple shared their faith-filled love story on Easter Sunday, bringing together two prominent Kansas City football families.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Egypt Fast-Tracks Climate Fund Access for Green Projects
Planet WinsMay 31

Egypt Fast-Tracks Climate Fund Access for Green Projects

Egypt is restructuring how it accesses billions in climate funding to speed up green projects across the country. The move could unlock crucial financing for sustainable energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and small businesses going green.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Kenya Courts Nordic Investment in Green Energy Push
Planet WinsJun 8

Kenya Courts Nordic Investment in Green Energy Push

President William Ruto is touring Norway, Belgium, and Finland to position Kenya as Africa's renewable energy leader. With 80% clean electricity already, Kenya wants to turn its green advantage into jobs and technology.

Google News - Norway Green Energy3 min read
India and Sweden Team Up on Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy
SolutionsMay 18

India and Sweden Team Up on Green Hydrogen and Clean Energy

Prime Minister Modi invited Swedish companies to join India's clean energy revolution, focusing on green hydrogen and bioenergy partnerships. The call came during a high-level European industry meeting that could reshape global climate cooperation.

Regional: sweden renewable energy (SE)2 min read

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