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More than 50 Connecticut high schoolers just completed a three-week program where they got paid while learning skills for clean energy careers. The Green STEP Summer Program equipped them with hands-on technical training and industry certifications for jobs in energy efficiency and green building.
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.
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.
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.
China just set a global record by shipping 3,750 tonnes of green ammonia to South Korea, marking the largest single export of this clean fuel alternative. Meanwhile, Europe's hydrogen infrastructure is rapidly taking shape with 12 major projects already under construction.
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.
NFL Pro Bowler Ahman Green is turning his early-onset Parkinson's diagnosis into advocacy, showing others that an early catch gives hope. The four-time Pro Bowl running back is staying ahead of the disease through healthy living and treatment.
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.
Thailand's capital transformed into a surprisingly green, walkable city during the pandemic. Despite political division, Bangkok shows how clear goals and community consensus can rapidly green a metropolis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saudi Arabia just gave ACWA Power the green light to export clean hydrogen and renewable electricity globally, turning the oil kingdom into a green energy powerhouse. The move puts the nation on track to become a major supplier of carbon-free fuel to Europe and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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