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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

China has unveiled the world's first carbon fiber train. Its novel design cuts energy use by 7%, reducing 130 tons of emissions annually — the equivalent of planting 100 acres of trees — while advancing greener, quieter, and more efficient rail travel. 🚆 | Source: Yahoo

In a landmark decision, Ecuador's Constitutional Court affirmed that coastal marine ecosystems possess legal rights and intrinsic value, requiring the government to impose limits on human activities, such as industrial fishing, to safeguard their natural processes. 🇪🇨🌊 | Source: Inside Climate News

The National Trust plans to restore 250,000 hectares of natural landscapes across the United Kingdom, planting 90,000 trees and enhancing soil health for 1 billion earthworms. The initiative will work with farmers to create ecosystems that combat biodiversity loss and climate change. 🌳🪱 Source: The Guardian

Once a leading destination for global plastic waste, Thailand is focused on changing the narrative with its landmark decision to ban plastic waste imports and focus on international efforts to address the plastic pollution crisis. 🇹🇭 Source: The Guardian

The city of Barcelona is investing $100 million of its visitor tax revenue to equip 170 public schools with energy-efficient heat pumps and solar panels, enhancing infrastructure while significantly cutting carbon emissions. 🇪🇸🧳| Source: CBS News

Once critically low, Kazakhstan's snow leopard population has surged by 26% since 2019, nearing historic levels. This remarkable recovery has been driven by targeted conservation efforts, expanded protected areas, and advanced tracking techniques. ❄️🐆 Source: The Times of Central Asia

Paris is set to remove 60,000 parking spaces by 2030 as part of its new Climate Plan, which focuses on green space, climate resilience, and reducing car use in favor of pedestrian development. Its goals include 300 hectares of greenery, car-free zones, and heat adaptation measures like cooling centers and reflective roofs. 🚸 Source: Bloomberg