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Biogas helps cut bills, deforestation in east DR Congo

Biogas helps cut bills, deforestation in east DR Congo

Julienne Mukelenge no longer worries about toxic fumes or power cuts when cooking at her home in Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after switching to biogas, a renewable energy source that is cheaper and locally produced. "Electricity is expensive, but with biogas it's very

Court case challenges New Zealand's 'magical thinking' climate plans

Court case challenges New Zealand's 'magical thinking' climate plans

New Zealand, which attracts millions of tourists each year with its pristine nature and spectacular landscapes, is facing a legal challenge over "magical thinking" in its climate promises. After unravelling a string of green policies since it came to power in 2023, the right-leaning government is accused

U.S. Forest Service drops large logging, thinning project near Yellowstone National Park

A large logging project near Cooke City and an entrance to Yellowstone National Park has been scrubbed by the U. S. Forest Service after conservation groups challenged the federal government, saying it was using unproven methods at the risk of several endangered species. The Cooke City Fuels Project was withdrawn

DOJ files complaint to block Minnesota climate lawsuit

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Minnesota, seeking to block the state from continuing to pursue a lawsuit against energy companies over greenhouse gas emissions. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, claims the state is

'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict

'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict

Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall

Energy crisis fuels calls to cut methane emissions

Energy crisis fuels calls to cut methane emissions

Officials pushed Monday for faster action to reduce methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector to both help slow climate change and boost energy security as the Middle East war chokes off supply. Using its role as rotating chair of the Group of Seven industrialised powers, France convened government officials,

House approves 2026 Farm Bill, which would bypass 2015 'Cottonwood Decision'

WASHINGTON D.C., – The U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 to pass the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, known as the Farm Bill. Included in the bill is an act reducing oversight of the U.S. Forest Service by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife