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China’s Coal Cuts Hailed as Major Turning Point And 13 Other Key Stories
Things are moving quickly as our planet makes the transition to a new, clean economy. You want to stay in the loop – but you’re busy, that’s why we keep an eye on the headlines for you! Welcome to the 26 July 2016 edition of the Daily Planet’s weekly State Of The Planet. Don’t hesitate...
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NATO Takes on Climate Change And 11 Other Stories Everyone’s Talking About
Things are moving quickly as our planet makes the transition to a new, clean economy. You want to stay in the loop – but you’re busy, that’s why we keep an eye on the headlines for you! Welcome to the 8 July 2016 edition of the Daily Planet’s weekly State Of The Planet. Don’t hesitate...
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North America’s Bold Climate Pact And 7 Other Stories Everyone’s Talking About
Things are moving quickly as our planet makes the transition to a new, clean economy. You want to stay in the loop – but you’re busy, that’s why we keep an eye on the headlines for you! Welcome to the 1 July (happy Canada Day! 🎉) 2016 edition of the Daily Planet’s weekly State Of...
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We’ve Invested a Whopping $2.3 Trillion in Renewables Over 12 Years
With last year’s record-breaking investment of almost $300 billion in renewable energy, the world’s total investment since 2004 has now reached $2.3 trillion – that’s a lot of cash. Although sluggish economic growth and subsidy cutbacks in Europe are putting a strain on investments in some countries, record-level investments by China and other developing nations...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories – 28 June
Could algae replace grain in a cattle’s diet? Can seaweed solve the plastic crisis? And, how is the EU making it a right for you to sell your own renewable energy? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Could algae replace grain in cattle’s diet? If just two per cent...
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Solarpunk: Speculative fiction for climate optimists
Solarpunk is a movement in literature, art, fashion, and activism that seeks to answer the question: “What does a sustainable civilisation look like—and how can we get there?” A 2008 article about sustainable marine transit published in the Republic of Bees appears to coin and define the term: “Solarpunk… conflates modern technology with older technology…...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 19 April
How does a so-called “miracle moss” remove arsenic from water? What scientific accident could lead to the full recycling of single-use bottles? And, what bold idea could be a huge boost to ocean conservation? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. A giant, air-purifying “cloud” just popped up in the...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 25 January
Will solar windows become the norm? What’s been dubbed the ‘Tesla of the canals’? And, what kind of finance is key to achieving global sustainability goals? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. App shows water refill stations to tackle plastic waste People will be able to find the tens...
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Little Sun empowers thousands without access to energy—by putting the sun directly in their hands
Little Sun launched its newest model last month—Little Sun Diamond. With its striking faceted exterior and versatile design (it can be used with a stand or worn around the neck), this new offering further establishes Little Sun as a driver of awareness and discussion around energy access. Little Sun was founded in 2012 by artist...
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This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 21 September
How does Oslo plan on becoming a carbon neutral city? What is a ‘living chandelier’? And, is it possible to integrate solar power into our clothing? This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Oslo Mayor: Here’s how we plan to become a carbon neutral city The city of Oslo surprised...
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