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EU Export Policies: Double Standards on Toxic...

Introduction The European Union's export policies in 2025 reveal a...

Effects of Continental Glacier Melt on Arctic Coastal Carbon...

Introduction The Arctic is undergoing rapid transformation due to climate...

Palau’s Pioneering Underwater Interview: LiFi Innovation Meets Ocean Conservation in the Climate Fight

Introduction Palau, a Micronesian archipelago with a population of approximately 17,600–18,000 people spread across about 340 islands, relies heavily on tourism and sustainable fishing . These livelihoods are increasingly threatened by climate change, including rising sea levels and coral bleaching . On October 5, 2025, President Surangel Whipps Jr. participated in...

Southwest Indian Ocean Restoration Flagship: Initiatives and Projects for Marine Ecosystem Conservation

Introduction The Southwest Indian Ocean Restoration Flagship stands as a pivotal initiative within the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030), targeting the revival of marine and coastal ecosystems in vulnerable Small Island Developing States (SIDS) . Launched with the SIDS...

Victoria’s Renewable Energy Transition

Introduction Victoria's push towards renewable energy is a microcosm of global efforts to combat climate change, driven by state policies that align with Australia's net-zero ambitions. The 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan, released in August, outlines a roadmap for six Renewable...

Unveiling the Plan de Restauración Funcional de la Selva Paranaense: Ecological Revival or Masked Exploitation?

The Paranaense rainforest, once a verdant expanse teeming with unique species, has suffered catastrophic losses, with over 90% of its original cover vanished due to logging, agriculture, and infrastructure . Launched in recent years, the PRFSP seeks "functional restoration"...

Brazil’s Renewable Energy Crisis: Overcapacity, Grid Challenges, and Curtailment

Brazil's energy landscape in 2025 exemplifies both triumph and turmoil. With renewables comprising 88.2% of the electricity mix in 2024—hydropower over 60%, wind 16%, and solar 11%—the nation has long been hailed for its green credentials . However, rapid...

The Carbon Footprint of Electric Bikes: Environmental Impacts and Sustainable Pathways

Introduction Electric bikes have rapidly gained traction as eco-friendly urban transport, with sales in Europe hitting 4.5 million units in 2020 and projections for 55% market share by 2030 ....

Flying Whales’ LCA60T: Helium Dependency, Sustainability Challenges, and the Future of Eco-Friendly Cargo Transport

Introduction The LCA60T, developed by French startup Flying Whales, represents a revival of rigid airships for modern cargo needs. With a payload capacity of 60 metric tonnes (132,000 lbs), a...

Enzyme-Based PET Recycling: NGO Perspectives on Environmental Impacts and Solutions

Introduction The global plastic crisis has reached critical levels, with PET playing a major role in environmental degradation. According to WWF initiatives, over 400 million tons of plastic waste are...

Enzyme-Based PET Recycling: Advancements, Challenges, and NGO Perspectives in 2025

Enzyme-based PET recycling leverages biocatalysts, such as engineered PETase enzymes, to depolymerize PET into its core monomers—ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid—for reuse in new products. This approach stands out...

Enzymatic PET Recycling: Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Plastic Waste Management in 2025

Enzymatic recycling of PET represents a pivotal shift in addressing the global plastic crisis. Unlike mechanical recycling, which degrades material quality and is limited to clear, uncontaminated waste, enzymatic...

Enzyme-Based PET Recycling: Advancements, Challenges, and Prospects

Enzyme-based PET recycling represents a paradigm shift in addressing the global plastic crisis. Unlike mechanical recycling, which is limited to clear, clean PET and often results in downcycled products,...

Ocean Energy: The Industrial Gamble of the Welsh Tidal Power Project

ocean energy: An unprecedented industrial project for offshore transition In spring 2024, Inyanga Marine Energy Group took a decisive step...

Hydropower in Europe: A Renewable Energy at a Crossroads

Hydropower in Europe: A Historical Pillar of the Energy Transition and a Long-Essential Resource for the Continent For more than...