Amazon Unveils Geothermal and Solar-Powered Fulfillment Center in Japan

Amazon has launched a new state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Nagoya, Japan, integrating advanced geothermal and solar technologies to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and support its global decarbonization efforts. The facility features Amazon’s first-ever use of vertical solar panels, mounted on the exterior south-facing walls to maximize solar energy capture throughout the day. These panels […]

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EU and EIB Launch €5 Billion Guarantee to Unlock Global Green and SME Investments

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have unveiled a €5 billion flexible guarantee designed to unlock up to €10 billion in investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) financing across key global regions. Announced at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the initiative marks a significant […]

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CAF Approves Record $5.2 Billion for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the Caribbean

CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean – has approved a record $5.2 billion in financing for 16 sustainable development projects across 10 countries, the largest single round of credit approvals in its history. The decision was announced at a landmark Board of Directors meeting in Seville, which also marked the formal […]

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SP Energy Networks Launches £1.4bn Grid Upgrade to Accelerate UK Clean Energy Transition

SP Energy Networks has announced a £1.4 billion investment to modernise onshore transmission infrastructure across central and southern Scotland, a move designed to advance the UK Government’s Clean Power by 2030 goals. This marks the first phase of a broader £5.4 billion supply chain investment programme planned over the next decade. The network operator—part of […]

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A Case Study – The Applied Ecologist

Field reflections written by Zac, Jack, Chris, Josh and Finn, students attending the University of Surrey’s BSc in Environment and Sustainability degree programme. What have you been working on? Since the 1980s, the valleys have been widely impacted by the coal mine closures, impacting not only local communities but also the surrounding wildlife. Cwmtillery, a […]

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How seasonal climates shape tree wood growth in the southern Altai Mountains |

Wenjin Wang, Zhejiang University in China, discusses their article: Seasonal climate variations drive decoupling between the duration and amount of xylem growth along a hydrothermal gradient in the southern Altai Mountains Climate change is transforming forests across the world. A key question many ecologists and forest managers are asking is: will warmer temperatures lead to […]

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Renewables can, and must, protect biodiversity – here’s how

The oceans – engines of life on Earth and our single greatest climate regulator – are caught in a catch 22. We urgently need to decarbonise our economy, which means rolling out renewable energy on a massive scale, including offshore sources such as fixed and floating wind farms. However, we also have to protect the […]

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EU and EIB Launch €5 Billion Guarantee to Unlock Global Green and SME Investment

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have unveiled a new €5 billion flexible guarantee, designed to unlock up to €10 billion in investments in clean energy, infrastructure, and SME financing across key regions outside the EU. Announced at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the initiative is part of the […]

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Stories about Community Regeneration in South Wales – The Applied Ecologist

Field reflections written by Charlotte, Emily, Tara, Diesha and Anouk who are studying on the University of Surrey’s BSc in Environment and Sustainability degree programme. What have you been working on? In April 2025 we went to Gwent in South Wales for a regeneration residential. Our aim was to study how different regions can regenerate […]

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Slovenia Raises €1 Billion with Inaugural Sustainability-Linked Bond

Ljubljana, 27 June 2025 – Slovenia has successfully raised €1 billion through its first-ever sustainability-linked bond, reinforcing its commitment to climate action and sustainable finance. The 10-year bond, which matures on 2 July 2035, carries a coupon rate of 3.125% and directly ties financial terms to the country’s greenhouse gas emissions targets. Issued under Slovenia’s […]

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