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Thursday, 29 January, 2026

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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...

Green Innovation & Technology

Sungai Watch: Genuine Solution or Temporary Fix to Indonesia’s Plastic River Crisis?

Introduction Sungai Watch began as a response to Bali's polluted waterways, evolving into a nationwide effort against plastic pollution. By installing floating barriers made from upcycled materials, the organization prevents waste from reaching the ocean, combining technology with community action . Recent expansions include Java's Banyuwangi region, where over 20 rivers now benefit from cleanups . As of 2025, with...

Can Planting 11 Million Trees Truly Revive Timor’s Coffee Forests – Or Is It Masking Deeper Exploitation?

Introduction Timor-Leste's coffee sector, supporting 37.5% of households with yields at just 20% of the global average, faces chronic challenges from deforestation and low productivity . Enter the 11 Million Trees initiative, a multi-decade effort by Raw Material Coffee to plant 11 million trees, regenerate forests, and uplift over 10,000 families through nurseries, soil programs, and innovative tech like solar...

Can Bhutan’s Restoration Efforts Overcome Accelerating Climate Hazards and Economic Pressures?

Introduction Bhutan's commitment to environmental conservation is enshrined in its constitution, mandating at least 60% forest cover—a target it exceeds with policies emphasizing Gross National Happiness (GNH) over pure economic...

SilviProtocol: Blockchain Reforestation Transparency and Environmental Impact in 2025

Introduction SilviProtocol, launched around 2023, positions itself as a tree stewardship platform leveraging blockchain to fund, track, and verify reforestation efforts globally . By tokenizing individual trees and carbon offsets...

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...

Venezuela’s Gran Misión Madre Tierra: Green Revolution or Political Facade

Introduction Venezuela's Gran Misión Madre Tierra, unveiled on July 10, 2025, in Mérida, positions itself as a "structural mission" to combat climate change and foster eco-socialism . Structured around seven...

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...

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...

Life Cycle Environmental Impact of Photovoltaic Solar Panels Versus Fossil Fuels in Australia: A 2023-2025 Perspective

Introduction Australia stands as a global leader in solar adoption, boasting over 150 million PV panels installed by 2025, driven by abundant sunlight and climate imperatives . However, this rapid...

Lifecycle Environmental Impacts of Photovoltaic Solar Panels in Australia

Australia's rapid solar adoption, with over 4.1 million PV installations by mid‑2025, underscores its renewable push, but lifecycle environmental impacts demand scrutiny . From manufacturing's high energy demands to waste...

Residential Solar Photovoltaic Installations in Victoria, Australia: Costs, Incentives, and Profitability in 2025

Victoria's residential solar sector is booming, driven by abundant sunshine, policy support, and technological advancements. As of 2025, over a million Australian homes have gone solar, with Victoria leading...

AI’s Insatiable Thirst: How Data Centers Are Draining Water Resources and Undermining Tech Sustainability Claims

Introduction The explosive growth of AI has transformed data centers into voracious consumers of resources, with water emerging as a critical flashpoint. Globally, data centers consume around 560 billion liters...

Navigating Africa’s Energy Transition: From Coal Dependency to Renewables in Low-Income Countries – 2025 Insights, Challenges, and Solutions

Introduction Africa's energy transition from coal to renewables represents a complex balancing act between economic development, environmental sustainability, and social equity. In low-income countries, coal has long provided reliable, affordable...

South Africa’s Energy Mix: Coal Dominance Amid Renewable Transition in 2025

Introduction South Africa's energy sector stands at a crossroads in 2025, characterized by heavy reliance on coal for electricity generation, which accounts for 81% of the mix, while low-carbon sources...