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A solar-powered shipping container classroom now stands in Vanuatu, ensuring kids can keep learning even when cyclones strike. Two adventurers trekked 4,000 kilometers across New Zealand to raise the funds that made it happen.
Egypt just landed a $10 billion green ammonia facility that will run entirely on solar and wind power, creating hundreds of millions in annual exports while helping Europe transition away from fossil fuels. Production starts in 2031, and every single ton is already sold to eager European buyers.
A major water authority in southern Netherlands has chosen an engineering firm to modernize wastewater systems and flood defenses for nearly 800,000 residents. The six-year project will protect homes, farms, and 17,000 businesses across 20 communities.
A new $30 million investment will help Latin America and the Caribbean close a critical $2 billion infrastructure gap while fighting climate change. The loan prioritizes renewable energy projects and women-led businesses in a region highly vulnerable to extreme weather.
Scientists in Makkah have created concrete road barriers that generate power from passing cars. The invention turns wasted energy from traffic into electricity that can power infrastructure.
South Korean automaker Kia is pouring $600 million into its Mexican facility to expand electric vehicle production and build sustainable infrastructure. The investment signals Mexico's growing role as a powerhouse in the global shift to clean transportation.
A Denver clean energy company will install seven fast-charging stations for electric vehicles in Breckenridge at zero cost to the town, thanks to an $800,000+ state grant. The only debate? Where to put them without losing valuable parking spots.
A regional development bank just approved over $267 million for projects that will connect coastal cities, create thousands of jobs, and transform waste into resources across five West African nations. The funding marks one of the largest regional investments in sustainable infrastructure this year.
Melbourne Airport is building Australia's first airport-scale electric vehicle charging station with 24 bays, powered entirely by renewable energy. The 2026 hub will serve thousands of daily travelers, rideshare drivers, and local EV owners with fast charging options.
Iceland just claimed the top spot for the world's cleanest electricity, generating power with carbon emissions lower than any other nation. Four other European countries are close behind, proving that clean energy leadership is becoming a reality across entire nations.
Israel is building next-generation data centers specifically designed to handle the extreme power demands of artificial intelligence. Bynet Data Centers is leading the charge with innovative facilities that can support AI workloads up to eight times more powerful than traditional computing.
A global study reveals that depleted underground water supplies can recover when communities take smart action. Researchers found 67 successful cases where water levels rose after years of decline.
As half the U.S. faces drought conditions, communities are turning to an unlikely solution that was once too "yucky" to consider: recycling wastewater from toilets and sinks into clean drinking water. Now, people are willing to pay more for it if it means keeping their taps running.
South Florida homeowners are installing living mangrove planters on seawalls to bring fish and oysters back to their canals. These textured, wildlife-friendly designs could help reverse a century of habitat loss along coastlines.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port has become India's first major port to earn the prestigious IGBC Platinum Rating for sustainable building practices. The port now runs entirely on renewable energy and has slashed water usage by 37%.
Ethiopia just became Africa's renewable energy powerhouse with 9.7 gigawatts of installed capacity, selling clean electricity to five neighboring countries. The nation's wind, solar, and hydropower boom is turning decades of "untapped potential" into real economic transformation.
A company new to wind energy just landed a $13 million contract to build a 62.5 MW wind farm in China. The Hongze project marks Eastern International's bold entry into renewable energy construction.
Advanced autonomous drones are revolutionizing wind turbine maintenance, using AI to spot dangerous defects in minutes instead of days. The technology proves that early skeptics were right about the complexity, but innovation is making clean energy truly scalable.
As electric vehicles gain ground, researchers predict gas stations may need public support to survive—starting sooner than you think. A new study maps out what happens when fossil fuel demand slows down enough to shake up the entire supply chain.
Dutch parliament voted to stop a massive highway project that would have destroyed hundreds of trees near Utrecht. After years of local protests, lawmakers chose environmental protection over road expansion.
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