How Vodun Spirituality Protects Benin’s Mangroves
Vodun spiritual practices help preserve Benin’s mangroves. Since 1995, 29% of mangrove cover was lost, but sacred zones protected 500 hectares. Local beliefs enforce conservation.
500 kW Floating Solar Farm Arrives in Valencia
Spain’s first 500 kW floating solar PV platform, developed by BlueNewables, arrives at Port of Valencia. Pilot project with Naturgy to generate 1,500 MWh/year.
Seabirds as Ocean Sentinels: Bill Montevecchi’s Legacy
Bill Montevecchi spent 50+ years showing seabirds as indicators of fisheries, pollution, and climate change in the North Atlantic. His work at Memorial University shaped marine conservation.
EU Solar Power Hits 25% Share for First Time in June 2026
For the first time, solar provided 25% of EU electricity in June 2026, generating 52 TWh and becoming the largest single power source ahead of nuclear.
Renewable Energy Growth Hits Record High in 2024
IRENA data shows renewable electricity grew 9.8% in 2024, reaching 31.7% of global generation. Asia led with 4,589 TWh. COP31 targets 78% by 2035.
Mediterranean Sea Biodiversity: Urgent Protection Needed
Mediterranean Sea: <1% of ocean surface but 18% of marine species. Overfishing, sea urchin poaching, and Posidonia seagrass loss threaten a vital carbon sink.
Lawsuit Seeks to Protect Wildlife from Trump Administration
Conservation groups sue Trump administration over repeal of ESA ‘harm’ definition, protecting habitat for endangered species for 50 years. Lawsuit filed in Seattle.
US Gov: Habitat Destruction No Longer Counts as Harm to Species
Trump’s 2026 rule narrows ‘harm’ under the Endangered Species Act to only direct killing, excluding habitat destruction. Critics say it threatens species like polar bears.
Gigascale 5.2GW Solar+Storage Project Moves Forward
Masdar reaches financial close on world’s first gigascale round-the-clock renewable project: 5.2GW solar + 19GWh battery, $6.1B investment, providing 1GW clean power 24/7.
Gus Mills, Hyena Expert and ‘Cheerful Pessimist’, Dies
Gus Mills, hyena expert who spent 40+ years in Kalahari studying carnivores, died July 13. He challenged misconceptions about hyenas and led a 6-year cheetah study.