Google plans to achieve 100% renewable energy for all its operations by 2030, which aims to improve its environmental sustainability. This ambitious initiative includes the largest corporate purchase of renewable energy in history, further increasing the capacity of Google's wind farms and solar farms.
In a world of environmental challenges, scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic that decomposes in less than a month. This innovation uses bacterial enzymes and spores to decompose faster, potentially changing the approach to plastics and environmental pollution, while offering solutions for a sustainable future.
France stands out as a leader in eco-tourism, promoting sustainability through initiatives in rural communities. Innovative projects, such as sustainable housing and food routes, protect the environment and boost the local economy, creating unique tourism experiences.
Valamar Riviera is a leader in sustainable tourism in Croatia, with an emphasis on composting and the use of renewable energy sources. Through green projects, they reduce the carbon footprint, strengthen local communities and create sustainable tourism infrastructure.
The planned construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia is causing controversy due to the potential reduction of water inflow into Egypt and the negative impacts on the Nile ecosystem. GERD is Africa's largest hydropower plant, crucial to Ethiopia's energy independence, but Egypt and Sudan are concerned about the consequences for agriculture and food security and the possible increase in soil salinity. The region faces risks that could destabilize the ecosystem and disrupt water supply.
At the COP-16 conference in Colombia, the Global Atlas of Ecosystems, a tool for environmental protection and sustainable management of natural resources, with the aim of preserving biodiversity and climate stability, was presented.