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After compiling nearly a decade of field studies, researchers and government scientists have tallied 397 snow leopards — a major milestone that strengthens global efforts to protect the elusive species and sets a solid baseline for future conservation. ❄️🐆 | Source: Mongabay

A new global survey shows more than 50% of sea turtle populations are recovering, thanks to decades of conservation efforts. While leatherbacks still face serious threats, green turtles are making a strong comeback — proof that protection works. 🐢 | Source: NBC News

Mexican marshes have seen record oyster yields thanks to local fishers! The Ostricamichin Cooperative in Nayarit's Marismas Nacionales Biosphere Reserve revives oysters and the ecosystem through sustainable farming, boosting biodiversity and the local economy while protecting against illegal fishing and the disruption of a controversial new dam project. 🦪 | Source: Mongabay

Innovative startups are repurposing vacant office space into state-of-the-art vertical farms to grow crops. This creative approach breathes new life into underutilized real estate and supports local food systems by providing fresh, sustainable produce to urban communities. 🏢🪴 | Source: BBC

Researchers at Washington State University have developed an eco-friendly way to replace 20% of petroleum chemicals in foam with a natural polymer from pine trees known as lignin, found within cell walls. Lignin's fortified chemical structure makes the foam strong, flexible, and more sustainable option for products like sponges, cushions, and packaging. 🍃 | Source: Washington State University

Spanning 2,500 acres east of the city of Buffalo, New York, a new solar farm will power 120,000 homes annually and support the state's goal of achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030, with the project's completion expected in 2026. 🌅 | Source: Electrek

Research shows that nearly 90% of fossil fuel industry skills transfer to clean energy jobs. To support the shift toward a more renewable economy, the United Kingdom introduced a "skills passport" for workers to more smoothly transition, advancing the country's green workforce. 🎫 | Source: Euronews

Texas, the largest carbon emitter in the United States, is rapidly expanding its renewable energy sector, with solar and battery storage overtaking natural gas supply in 2024 -- a significant shift for a state historically reliant on fossil fuels. 🔋 | Source: Inside Climate News

In 2024, solar energy powered 11% of the EU's electrical grid, while coal's share fell below 10%. This shift marks a crucial moment in the EU's commitment to cleaner energy, signaling progress toward reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. ⚡️ | Source: Reuters

A plan to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa by 2030 has secured strong backing from financial institutions and European nations, bringing total funding to #35 billion, with half dedicated to solar "minigrids" for local communities. ☀️ | Source: NYT