# energy transition (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 24 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover energy transition. Page: Feed: --- ## [How safeguarding land protects our future](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/21/how-safeguarding-land-protects-our-future/) _2026-08-21 · Joe Lo · Climate Home News_ We can turn our growing vulnerability into a source of innovation and hope at COP17 in Mongolia, writes UNEP executive director Inger Andersen The post How safeguarding land protects our future appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [Paradip Port Authority floats tender for 1 MW green hydrogen plant and 8 fuel cell electric buses](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/paradip-port-authority-floats-tender-for-1-mw-green-hydrogen-plant-and-8-fuel-cell-electric-buses/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Paradip Port Authority has invited online bids for project management consultancy services for developing a 1 MW electrolyser-based green hydrogen plant and procuring eight hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric buses. The deadline for bid submission is \[...\] The post Paradip Port Authority floats tender for 1 MW green hydrogen plant and 8 fuel cell electric buses appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Tata Power floats 50 MW/100 MWh BESS tender](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/tata-power-floats-50-mw-100-mwh-bess-tender/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Tata Power has invited bids for the procurement of power from a 50 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a period of 15 years under tariff-based competitive bidding. The power will be procured \[...\] The post Tata Power floats 50 MW/100 MWh BESS tender appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [AMPIN secures $195 million for 100 MW hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/ampin-secures-195-million-for-100-mw-hybrid-project-in-andhra-pradesh/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ AMPIN Energy Transitions has achieved financial close of a $195 million long-term project finance facility for its 100 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh. The project will combine solar, wind, and battery energy \[...\] The post AMPIN secures $195 million for 100 MW hybrid project in Andhra Pradesh appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Hindustan Power secures Rs 11.35 billion IREDA debt for 300 MW solar project](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/hindustan-power-secures-rs-11-35-billion-ireda-debt-for-300-mw-solar-project/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Hindustan Power has achieved financial closure for its 300 MW solar power project in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) has sanctioned debt of Rs 11.35 billion for the project. With \[...\] The post Hindustan Power secures Rs 11.35 billion IREDA debt for 300 MW solar project appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [PLUS Grid Storage begins construction on 200 MW Australian BESS](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/plus-grid-storage-begins-construction-on-200-mw-australian-bess/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ PLUS Grid Storage, part of the Ausgrid Group, has commenced construction on the Steel River East battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. The project has an installed capacity of \[...\] The post PLUS Grid Storage begins construction on 200 MW Australian BESS appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Capital Dynamics acquires 170 MW BESS project in Ireland](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/capital-dynamics-acquires-170-mw-bess-project-in-ireland/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Capital Dynamics has acquired a ready-to-build battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Knockanure, County Kerry, Ireland. The project has secured 170 MW of grid connection capacity. The project will connect to the neighbouring \[...\] The post Capital Dynamics acquires 170 MW BESS project in Ireland appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [SEC signs PPAs for solar and BESS projects with Saudi firm](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/sec-signs-ppas-for-solar-and-bess-projects-with-saudi-firm/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Syrian Electricity Company (SEC), Syria’s state-owned electricity utility, has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Saudi construction company Mohammed A. Al-Harfi, for the development of three solar power plants with a combined capacity of 760 \[...\] The post SEC signs PPAs for solar and BESS projects with Saudi firm appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Beyond GWs: How AI, IoT and Smart Grids can make renewables smarter](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/beyond-gws-how-ai-iot-and-smart-grids-can-make-renewables-smarter/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ By Dr. Avishek Kumar, Founder and Chairman of Sunkonnect India has demonstrated that it can add renewable energy capacity at scale. The more difficult phase is now beginning: operating a power system in which generation \[...\] The post Beyond GWs: How AI, IoT and Smart Grids can make renewables smarter appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Why underground hydrogen storage matters for a low-carbon energy system?](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/21/why-underground-hydrogen-storage-matters-for-a-low-carbon-energy-system/) _2026-08-21 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ This article Why underground hydrogen storage matters for a low-carbon energy system? authored by Carole Le Hénaff, Markus Pichler, Verena Friedl, and Siegfried Kiss has been extracted from the the latest Oxford Institute for Energy \[...\] The post Why underground hydrogen storage matters for a low-carbon energy system? appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XDP9BphaueU3) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Forest residues and renewable hydrogen: Casale to integrate Finland’s Loonbird bio-e-methanol complex](https://power-to-x.swiss/2026/08/21/casale-flying-forest-loonbird-bio-e-methanol/) _2026-08-21 · petermetzinger · Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network_ Flying Forest has selected Casale — a SPIN member headquartered in Lugano — as integrator and technology provider for Project Loonbird in Iisalmi, Finland. The complex is designed to turn 210,000 tonnes of forestry residues and 17,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen into around 180,000 tonnes of bio-e-methanol a year for shipping, with eSAF planned in a second phase. ## [Whetstone Brook Flood Resilience: My Response to the Blaby Local Plan](https://www.jelfs.org/blog/local-news/whetstone-brook-flood-resilience-my-response-to-the-blaby-local-plan/) _2026-08-20 · Mike Jelfs · My blog_ Whetstone Brook Flood Resilience: My Response to the Blaby Local Plan I have now submitted my personal response to the Regulation 19 consultation on the proposed Blaby Local Plan 2025–2042. My response focuses on flood resilience, particularly Policies CC2 and S8 and the proposed development at Whetstone Pastures. The Local Plan contains important measures intended \[…\] The post Whetstone Brook… ## [As marine heat breaks records, countries seek ocean roadmap at COP31](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/20/marine-heat-records-countries-ocean-roadmap-australia-turkiye-cop31/) _2026-08-20 · Sebastian Rodriguez · Climate Home News_ Africa and the EU are leading a push for COP31 to deliver a roadmap that lays out measures to protect fast-warming oceans The post As marine heat breaks records, countries seek ocean roadmap at COP31 appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [Collective global roadmap can boost Cambodia’s energy transition goals](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/20/collective-global-roadmap-can-boost-cambodias-energy-transition-goals/) _2026-08-20 · Megan Rowling · Climate Home News_ The kingdom aims to source 70% of its power capacity from renewables by 2030 - to get there, it needs international support and cooperation The post Collective global roadmap can boost Cambodia’s energy transition goals appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [ReNew announces financial results for Q1 FY 2026-27](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/20/renew-announces-financial-results-for-q1-fy-2026-27/) _2026-08-20 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ ReNew has announced the financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of financial year (FY) 2026-27. The company reported total revenue of Rs 47,864 million in Q1 FY 2026-27, registering a 16.2 per cent year-on-year \[...\] The post ReNew announces financial results for Q1 FY 2026-27 appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [NTPC REL floats 600 MW wind turbine supply tender](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/20/ntpc-rel-floats-600-mw-wind-turbine-supply-tender/) _2026-08-20 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the supply and installation of wind turbine generators (WTGs) for an interstate transmission system -connected wind project with a nominal capacity of 600 MW. The \[...\] The post NTPC REL floats 600 MW wind turbine supply tender appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [SJVN floats EPC tender for 1,000 MW solar projects in Punjab and Rajasthan](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/20/sjvn-floats-epc-tender-for-1000-mw-solar-projects-in-punjab-and-rajasthan/) _2026-08-20 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited, has floated a tender for the development of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with an aggregate capacity of up to 1,000 MW in \[...\] The post SJVN floats EPC tender for 1,000 MW solar projects in Punjab and Rajasthan appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Mahindra Susten achieves financial closure for 150.80 MW hybrid project](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/20/mahindra-susten-achieves-financial-closure-for-150-80-mw-hybrid-project/) _2026-08-20 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Mahindra Susten has achieved financial closure for its 150.80 MW hybrid renewable energy project in Maharashtra. The project is being developed under a group captive off-take arrangement. The financial closure follows the signing of a \[...\] The post Mahindra Susten achieves financial closure for 150.80 MW hybrid project appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [FinDev Canada and DEG invest in Argentina clean energy sector](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/20/findev-canada-and-deg-invest-in-argentina-clean-energy-sector/) _2026-08-20 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ FinDev Canada and DEG have committed to MSU Green Energy’s $530 million green bond issuance in Argentina. MSU Green Energy platform focuses on hydro, solar, and energy storage projects. The companies will provide $50 million \[...\] The post FinDev Canada and DEG invest in Argentina clean energy sector appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Tyczka Hydrogen acquires green hydrogen facility in Germany](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/20/tyczka-hydrogen-acquires-green-hydrogen-facility-in-germany/) _2026-08-20 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Tyczka Hydrogen has acquired a hydrogen production, filling and refuelling facility located in Hünfeld-Michelsrombach, Germany. ABO Energy developed, constructed and operated the facility before the acquisition. The facility combines a 5 MW proton exchange membrane \[...\] The post Tyczka Hydrogen acquires green hydrogen facility in Germany appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3yzB1g5p1y2g) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Gurīn Energy secures licenses for 379 MW solar projects in South Korea](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/20/gurin-energy-secures-licenses-for-379-mw-solar-projects-in-south-korea/) _2026-08-20 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Gurīn Energy has secured 379 MW of electricity business licences (EBLs) in South Korea. The licenses cover three utility-scale solar projects. The three projects are located in Jindo Island and Goheung-gun within Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special \[...\] The post Gurīn Energy secures licenses for 379 MW solar projects in South Korea appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [In Indonesia, Sago Is a Symbol of Indigenous Identity and Food Resilience](https://earth.org/in-indonesia-sago-is-a-symbol-of-indigenous-identity-and-food-resilience/) _2026-08-20 · Guest Contributor · Earth.Org_ In Indonesia’s South Sorong, Indigenous youth and women are turning an ancestral staple into higher-value food products while rebuilding forests and a restorative economy. The post In Indonesia, Sago Is a Symbol of Indigenous Identity and Food Resilience appeared first on Earth.Org . ## [China keeps Indonesia’s battery dream afloat but future less certain](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/20/china-keeps-indonesias-battery-dream-afloat-but-future-less-certain/) _2026-08-20 · Chloé Farand · Climate Home News_ Chinese capital and technology turned Indonesia into the world’s top nickel supplier, but its dependence on China and the rise of nickel-free batteries could upset its battery ecosystem plans The post China keeps Indonesia’s battery dream afloat but future less certain appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [From PET waste to CO₂ sorbent: how BAETA turns two crises into one solution](https://power-to-x.swiss/2026/08/20/from-pet-waste-to-co2-sorbent-how-baeta-turns-two-crises-into-one-solution/) _2026-08-20 · petermetzinger · Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network_ Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have converted low-grade PET plastic waste into BAETA – a solid material that captures CO₂ from flue gas and directly from air. The work, published in Science Advances, is funded by the VILLUM Power-to-X Accelerator and could lower the cost of captured carbon for e-fuels and CO₂-based chemicals. ## [China’s Changing Energy Habits are Reshaping Global Oil Markets](https://theafronews.com/chinas-changing-energy-habits-are-reshaping-global-oil-markets/) _2026-08-19 · The Afro News · The Afro News_ The biggest force in oil markets may no longer be supply but China’s falling demand The turmoil in the Middle East was expected to unleash another global oil shock. It didn’t. Despite fears that crude could soar above US$200 a barrel, prices remained relatively subdued. Strategic petroleum reserve releases and increased production helped, but one country played a larger role than many observers… ## [From DAWN to bankable: German funding backs Synhelion’s next synthetic fuel plant](https://power-to-x.swiss/2026/08/19/synhelion-german-funding-commercial-synthetic-fuel-plant-juelich/) _2026-08-19 · petermetzinger · Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network_ Synhelion has been selected for the Produktives.NRW programme: EU-backed funding supports its commercial demonstration plant for renewable synthetic fuels in Jülich — the step that turns DAWN's proof of technology into bankable production. ## [BESCOM issues tender to set up 500 MW solar projects](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/19/bescom-issues-tender-to-set-up-500-mw-solar-projects/) _2026-08-19 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM) has invited tenders for the installation of 500 MW of solar under the Mukhyamantri Saura Shakti Yojana, aimed at solarising existing grid-connected agricultural pumps. According to the tender guidelines, \[...\] The post BESCOM issues tender to set up 500 MW solar projects appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [RRECL launches distributed renewable energy project monitoring tool](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/19/rrecl-launches-distributed-renewable-energy-project-monitoring-tool/) _2026-08-19 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL), the nodal agency for the project, has launched the distributed renewable energy project monitoring tool (DRE-PMT) to strengthen technology-driven monitoring of renewable energy projects across the state. The platform \[...\] The post RRECL launches distributed renewable energy project monitoring tool appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [Exide invests Rs 2 billion for lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility](https://renewablewatch.in/2026/08/19/exide-invests-rs-2-billion-for-lithium-ion-cell-manufacturing-facility/) _2026-08-19 · Sarthak Takyar · Renewable Watch_ Exide Industries Limited has invested around Rs 2 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), to fund the setting up of a greenfield multi-gigawatt lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka. \[...\] The post Exide invests Rs 2 billion for lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility appeared first on Renewable Watch . ## [World Orangutan Day 2026: Here’s What It Takes to Save the Orangutan](https://earth.org/world-orangutan-day-2026-heres-what-it-takes-to-save-the-orangutan/) _2026-08-19 · The Orangutan Project · Earth.Org_ Orangutans are running out of forest, and out of time. Here's what we can do to ensure they don't go extinct. The post World Orangutan Day 2026: Here’s What It Takes to Save the Orangutan appeared first on Earth.Org . ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/axk7bHQWeS8i) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Trade Deals Signed Under Pressure Rarely Last](https://theafronews.com/trade-deals-signed-under-pressure-rarely-last/) _2026-08-18 · The Afro News · The Afro News_ The latest U.S. tariffs show why waiting may be Canada’s strongest bargaining tool A new series of tariffs against Canada was revealed by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 20, 2026. The tariffs are a response to Canada’s retaliatory measures introduced last year after Trump imposed his earlier tariffs. A few weeks earlier, the U.S. Continue reading Trade Deals Signed Under Pressure Rarely Last… ## [Every country needs a model to help optimise its energy transition](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/18/every-country-needs-a-model-to-help-optimise-its-energy-transition/) _2026-08-18 · Megan Rowling · Climate Home News_ National pledges and platforms alone won’t lead to secure and affordable decarbonised energy systems The post Every country needs a model to help optimise its energy transition appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [Magnum Ice Cream Company, The Box in Someone Else's Shop](https://sbeautiful.substack.com/p/magnum-ice-cream-company-the-box) _2026-08-18 · Hidden Market Gems · Hidden Market Gems_ A summer issue. Free for all. The Magnum Ice Cream Company ## [Power-to-Food: protein from CO₂ and renewable hydrogen reaches commercial reality](https://power-to-x.swiss/2026/08/18/power-to-food-protein-from-co2-and-renewable-hydrogen-reaches-commercial-reality/) _2026-08-18 · petermetzinger · Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network_ Power-to-Food converts green hydrogen and captured CO₂ into protein via gas fermentation. Two years after the technology was profiled for Swiss readers, the picture is informative: Solar Foods reached commercial production in Finland and is launching in the US in early 2026, Econutri pivoted to pet food, and Arkeon filed for insolvency. The category is real, the economics are not yet settled. ## [In Mayotte, Young People Learn to Know the Sea in Order to Protect It](https://earth.org/in-mayotte-young-people-learn-to-know-the-sea-in-order-to-protect-it/) _2026-08-18 · Serge Melesan · Earth.Org_ In September 2025, the Ambassadeurs du Lagon brought together 10 young Mahorais aged 16 to 18 from different parts of Mayotte to get to know their precious lagoon, which is under threat from climate change and waste. The post In Mayotte, Young People Learn to Know the Sea in Order to Protect It appeared first on Earth.Org . ## [“Dangerous consequences” – how AI’s climate framing lets Big Tech off the hook](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/17/dangerous-consequences-how-ais-climate-framing-lets-big-tech-off-the-hook/) _2026-08-17 · Matteo Civillini · Climate Home News_ Former Microsoft manager Holly Alpine explains why AI's climate danger isn't just data centres but also its unchecked use across the fossil fuel industry The post “Dangerous consequences” – how AI’s climate framing lets Big Tech off the hook appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [World Leaders Must Tackle Invasive Species in Rangelands Head On](https://earth.org/world-leaders-must-tackle-invasive-species-in-rangelands-head-on/) _2026-08-17 · Guest Contributor · Earth.Org_ This month's UN Convention to Combat Desertification conference marks an opportunity for countries to address invasive species on rangelands. The post World Leaders Must Tackle Invasive Species in Rangelands Head On appeared first on Earth.Org . ## [Power-to-X Briefing: hydrogen setbacks in Switzerland, a hydrogen passenger ship — and fresh momentum abroad](https://power-to-x.swiss/2026/08/17/power-to-x-briefing-hydrogen-setbacks-in-switzerland-a-hydrogen-passenger-ship-and-fresh-momentum-abroad/) _2026-08-17 · petermetzinger · Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network_ Swiss hydrogen setbacks meet a first hydrogen passenger ship on Lake Lucerne — plus green hydrogen, ammonia and eSAF news from Australia, Morocco, France and the UK. ## [Sunlight turns waste into hydrogen — Cambridge’s reactor moves toward scale](https://power-to-x.swiss/2026/08/17/cambridge-scalable-solar-reactor-waste-hydrogen/) _2026-08-17 · petermetzinger · Swiss Power-to-X Collaborative Innovation Network_ Cambridge's solar reactor makes hydrogen from plastic and biomass waste — now built simply and tested at square-metre scale outdoors. Promising science, still far from cheap hydrogen. ## [Why the energy transition looks like an energy addition](https://janrosenow.substack.com/p/why-the-energy-transition-looks-like) _2026-08-16 · Jan Rosenow · Bright Spots_ The energy addition framing has a point. But it draws the wrong conclusions. ## [The Electric Vehicle – Tip of the Spear](https://evcurvefuturist.com/2026/08/the-electric-vehicle-tip-of-the-spear/) _2026-08-16 · evcurvefuturist · EV Curve Futurist_ My wife is sick to death of hearing me talk about electric cars. A few of my friends probably are too. And I can t really blame them. If you spend enough time around me, you d be forgiven for thinking I m Continued The post The Electric Vehicle – Tip of the Spear first appeared on EV Curve Futurist . ## [South Africa’s top court blocks Shell’s offshore oil exploration right](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/14/south-africas-top-court-blocks-shells-offshore-oil-exploration-right/) _2026-08-14 · Sebastian Rodriguez · Climate Home News_ Constitutional Court rules that Shell and its partners failed to consult affected communities and did not properly consider environmental risks The post South Africa’s top court blocks Shell’s offshore oil exploration right appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [New coal mine openings slow as East Asian demand plateaus](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/14/new-coal-mine-openings-slow-as-east-asian-demand-plateaus/) _2026-08-14 · Joe Lo · Climate Home News_ China and Australia drove global decline in new capacity additions in 2025, but planned production kept growing The post New coal mine openings slow as East Asian demand plateaus appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [Data Center Domination](https://billspindle.substack.com/p/data-center-domination) _2026-08-14 · Bill Spindle · The Energy Adventure(r)_ Dominion Energy’s Virginia corridor is NextEra’s target. ## [Impact Week 2025 Insights: Towards a well-being economy](https://www.eco-business.com/research/impact-week-2025-insights-towards-a-well-being-economy/) _2026-08-14 · Eco-Business Research_ This Insights report covers key discussions across the six pillars that formed the backbone of AT ONE Impact Week 2025, highlighting ideas, collaborations, and pathways that emerged throughout the conference. ## [The Political Culture of Entitlement needs to Stop](https://theafronews.com/the-political-culture-of-entitlement-needs-to-stop/) _2026-08-13 · The Afro News · The Afro News_ Politicians who stop living like Canadians can never understand their priorities. Canada’s politicians appear to forget the times we’re living in. With nearly half of Canadians saying they’re $200 away from not being able to pay their bills, politicians should be especially cognizant of the struggles voters are going through. Continue reading The Political Culture of Entitlement needs to Stop at… ## [Will the world’s drying lands get relief from COP17 in Mongolia?](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/13/will-the-worlds-drying-lands-get-relief-from-cop17-in-mongolia/) _2026-08-13 · Joe Lo · Climate Home News_ Governments will discuss ways to combat drought and protect herders and their pastures from land degradation in a warming world The post Will the world’s drying lands get relief from COP17 in Mongolia? appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [Pushing the climate crisis: How advertising fuels high-carbon lifestyles](https://www.climatechangenews.com/2026/08/13/pushing-the-climate-crisis-how-advertising-fuels-high-carbon-lifestyles/) _2026-08-13 · Megan Rowling · Climate Home News_ With little regulation, the advertising industry continues to promote emissions-heavy activities like flying and meat-eating while making token green efforts The post Pushing the climate crisis: How advertising fuels high-carbon lifestyles appeared first on Climate Home News . ## [Squeezed by EU Rules and Threat of Illegal Mining, Cocoa Farmers in Ghana Face a Turning Point](https://earth.org/squeezed-by-eu-rules-and-threat-of-illegal-mining-cocoa-farmers-in-ghana-face-a-turning-point/) _2026-08-12 · Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu · Earth.Org_ With gold exempt from the same rules, experts warn the new EU Deforestation Regulation risks overburdening smallholders while failing to stop environmental destruction. The post Squeezed by EU Rules and Threat of Illegal Mining, Cocoa Farmers in Ghana Face a Turning Point appeared first on Earth.Org . ## [5000 Subscribers](https://sbeautiful.substack.com/p/5000-subscribers-who-i-am-and-what) _2026-08-12 · Hidden Market Gems · Hidden Market Gems_ This was a life goal for me, and my backstory