UC San Diego Health has been recognized for their sustainable healthcare approach, including efforts to reduce reliance on single-use plastics, pursue clean energy, and implement initiatives such as reprocessing medical devices, managing recycling programs, donating medical supplies, and sending food waste to local farms. The University of California's Sustainable Practices Policy addresses climate protection, transportation, zero waste, and more, showcasing a commitment to environmental stewardship in healthcare and creating resilient spaces for patients, staff, and visitors.
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Billions unlocked as GCF agrees to spend more, save less
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved reforms that will allow it to invest more money into climate projects by lowering its equity-to-loans ratio, with nearly $6 billion more available for emissions-reduction and climate adaptation projects in developing countries. Developed countries support the reforms, while developing nations have mixed responses, fearing more loans and fewer grants. The new system aims to increase climate impact by allowing the fund to do more with the same resources, responding to the need for increased climate funding. The ongoing question of whether developed countries will fulfill their obligations under the Paris Agreement and the UN climate regime highlights the importance of financial support from developed nations in addressing climate change and meeting global climate goals.
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Energy Dome to build 23 MW/200 MWh carbon battery in Ireland
Italian carbon battery developer Energy Dome and Google have partnered to develop renewable energy storage infrastructure in Ireland, signing a commercial contract for a 23 MW/200 MWh BESS using Energy Dome's carbon technology. This innovative approach compresses and stores carbon for energy generation, providing long duration storage without relying on lithium or other minerals. The facility, located in County Offaly near Dublin, is expected to come online in 2028, setting a precedent for more carbon battery projects in Europe and worldwide through the Energy Dome and Google partnership.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/01/energy-dome-to-build-23-mw-200-mwh-carbon-battery-in-ireland/
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The blueprint for building a fairer world without breaking the planet
A group of researchers have devised a plan for achieving ecological sustainability within planetary boundaries by 2100, while increasing incomes for 98% of the global population and reducing working hours. The plan, outlined in the Global Justice Report, focuses on decarbonization, sufficiency, and reducing inequality. Tools include a global wealth tax, world sovereign fund, international currency, and global justice fund. Coalition building among nations willing to adopt these measures is seen as key to achieving the plan and ensuring a livable planet for future generations.
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NASA’s PACE Mission Studies Smoke, Fires
NASA's PACE satellite is revolutionizing wildfire monitoring by tracking vegetation precursors, smoke plumes, and burn scars to aid in understanding and modeling wildfires. The Ocean Color Instrument gathers data on plant health and stress levels to identify high fire-risk areas, while also monitoring smoke movement post-fire. Other instruments provide information on aerosol composition to differentiate smoke from other particulates. This data will help land managers allocate resources to mitigate fire risk and monitor high-risk areas for potential flooding and landslides. Additionally, the satellite's data will enable scientists to create more accurate wildfire models, simulate future events, and examine different emission scenarios, highlighting the importance of understanding the environmental impact of wildfire smoke.
https://science.nasa.gov/earth/nasas-pace-mission-studies-smoke-fires/
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Climate adaptation in Africa needs investment, not imported solutions
African communities are facing the harsh realities of climate change, with erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events threatening livelihoods and food security. Despite contributing the least to global emissions, Africa bears a disproportionate share of climate consequences, leading to migration pressures intersecting with poverty and conflict. Investing in climate adaptation in Africa is not just charitable relief but crucial for economic infrastructure, with every dollar invested yielding four to five dollars in benefits. The world must shift towards investing in African adaptation to avoid repeated emergencies, instability, and lost development, as African countries have the agency, knowledge, and platforms for climate resilience but need financial support to match.
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Women in Jamaica are opening eyes with climate photography
The Envisioning Resilience initiative, led by the NAP Global Network and Lensational, empowers women in vulnerable communities in Jamaica to document and address climate vulnerabilities through professional photography skills and policy training. The photo essays created by participants have gained widespread media attention and are influencing the development and implementation of new climate policies in Jamaica. The initiative bridges the gap between technical planning and community experience, supporting the country's climate adaptation policy development in the face of increasing climate impacts. By highlighting women's experiences and priorities, the initiative is shifting the mindset on their role in climate adaptation and encouraging policymakers to see women as agents of change in addressing climate change.
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Boron nitride nanotubes move lithium ions 31 times faster than expected
Researchers from Rutgers University and the University of Illinois Chicago have developed boron nitride membranes that can transport lithium ions 31 times faster than standard diffusion, as published in Nature Nanotechnology. These membranes can power small electronics using salt-solution gradients, with high power densities and energy-conversion efficiency. Potential applications include lithium recovery from waste batteries and blue energy generation from salt and fresh water convergence.
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Electric cars, home batteries and V2G: Thousands turn out for EV expo
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https://thedriven.io/2026/06/21/electric-cars-home-batteries-and-v2g-thousands-turn-out-for-ev-expo/
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A shared vision, clear actions and a growing community: the next 20 years of locally led adaptation starts now | International Institute for Environment and Development
The roadmap for the future of community-based adaptation (CBA) includes centering Indigenous Peoples and local communities in planning, mainstreaming community priorities and data, increasing local agency for international organizations, co-development with national governments, and streamlining funding for impact. A shared vision statement for CBA for the next 20 years emphasizes empowering Indigenous Peoples and local communities for just and equitable climate action. Efforts to scale up locally-led climate action can be more effective if governments, funders, and communities collaborate, with a 'whole-of-society' approach involving public, private, and civil society actors crucial for building local resilience sustainably. These processes should directly contribute to global initiatives like the UNFCCC Global Stocktake to assess progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement, as the next 20 years of climate action begin now with a clear vision, refined actions, and community involvement.