The U.S. Department of the Treasury, alongside the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), has announced a $6 billion allocation in tax credits through the second round of the § 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit Program. This is part of the final phase of the $10 billion funding provision under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), […]
Continue ReadingClara Espinosa del Alba, Biodiversity Research Institute (IMIB, University of Oviedo – CSIC – Principality of Asturias), part of the Vegetation and Biodiversity Lab, discusses her article: Microclimatic variation regulates seed germination phenology in alpine plant communities, in English, Spanish, and Catalan. Background Seeds are essential for plant regeneration, but not only the quantity and […]
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Germany’s renewable energy sector reached a major milestone in 2024, with clean energy sources now accounting for 60% of the country’s power generation. This shift, achieved at “breakneck speed,” has made renewables the cornerstone of Germany’s energy system. The surge in renewables, including wind, solar, and biomass, was driven by a combination of factors, including […]
Continue ReadingLaura Vedovato introduces readers to a range of remote sensing tools, explaining how they can be applied to topical forests to monitor the effectiveness of restoration efforts. Read more in the original Review article. Introduction In recent years, global commitments to forest restoration, like the UN Decade on Restoration and the Global Biodiversity Framework, have […]
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See how the UAE is driving sustainability through its fight against desertification, a programme supported by ESG Pro Synopsis: The prioritisation of the advancement of environmental protection through significant efforts to combat desertification, restore degraded land, and improve water efficiency, all as part of a broader strategy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, […]
Continue ReadingLearn how the UAE is promoting sustainability and how its fight against plastic waste contributes to its national strategy, a programme supported by ESG Pro The UAE has been implementing a broad initiative to combat plastic pollution, phasing out single-use plastics, promoting eco-friendly alternatives, and enhancing recycling management, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability. The […]
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The UK government has announced a £7.2 million funding commitment to support developing nations in transitioning towards nature-positive economies. The funding will be allocated to the International Nature Positive Economy Programme, which was unveiled at the CBD COP15 conference in Montreal by Treasury Lords Minister Baroness Penn. The initiative aims to embed nature-based decision-making into […]
Continue ReadingThe World Bank has successfully launched a AUD 1.75 billion (approximately USD 1.088 billion) Sustainable Development Bond for 2025, marking the beginning of its funding program for the year. The five-year bond, maturing on January 10, 2030, is priced with a fixed annual rate of 4.35%, offering a strong investment opportunity to global investors while […]
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has finalized a €100 million green loan agreement with Iberdrola to finance the development of a large photovoltaic plant in Sicily, Italy. Scheduled for operation in 2025, the facility will be located in the provinces of Enna and Catania, and will generate 242.78 MWp of renewable energy—sufficient to power approximately […]
Continue ReadingAaron Millar, from the University of Canterbury discusses his article: Altitudinal Differentiation Occurs Alongside High Plasticity in a General-Purpose Genotype Invasive Plant In 1965, Herbert Baker imagined a super-weed, a plant that could invade anywhere and deal with anything. He called it the “general-purpose genotype”, a plant which could adapt to any environment with massive […]
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