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7 hours ago

Falling electrotech costs create a fast catch up path for Global South A new energy pathway is emerging for developing economies, one that challenges the assumption that fossil fuels are a prerequisite for growth, according to a new report by Ember.

A new energy pathway is emerging for developing economies, one that challenges the assumption that fossil fuels are a prerequisite for growth, according to a new report by Ember. Bne IntelliNews #EnergyTransition #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #ClimateChange #GlobalSouth

Citizen Portal News Illinois

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9 hours ago

Oak‑loss maps prompt McHenry County panel to direct staff to draft tree‑preservation approach A retired conservation district expert told the committee McHenry County has lost large swaths of mature oaks since settlement; commissioners asked staff to study Lake County and other models and return with a locally tailored tree‑preservation ordinance, plus legal review.

McHenry County's cherished oak woodlands are rapidly disappearing, and experts warn we have mere decades to act before they vanish completely!

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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10 hours ago

Bill would let select boards opt municipalities into CPACER between town meetings SB 440 would let municipalities adopt CPACER energy‑efficient/clean energy districts via a governing‑body public hearing rather than waiting for an annual town meeting; bill includes petition and rescission mechanics to preserve legislative‑body oversight.

New Hampshire's Senate Bill 440 could revolutionize how municipalities adopt clean energy districts, streamlining the process and enhancing local choice!

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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11 hours ago

Ridge Oak seeks approval for 29‑unit age‑restricted building; board presses for lighting, trash and access details Ridge Oak Management presented plans for a 29‑unit age‑restricted independent living building on Manchester Drive in Bernards Township, seeking preliminary and final site plan approval and several ordinance exceptions including higher lighting levels and reduced parking‑lot open space. The hearing was continued to May 5 for additional evidence and measurements.

Ridge Oak Management is pushing for approval of a new 29-unit age-restricted living facility, but concerns over lighting and access have the planning board seeking more details.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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16 hours ago

Senator from Callaway advances solar‑farm substitute, prompting property‑rights scrutiny Senate sponsor presented a substitute to create a statewide regulatory framework for industrial solar farms — removing county permitting, tying tax rates to land productivity and adding decommissioning and eminent‑domain protections — and laid the bill on the informal calendar after extended debate about tax mechanics and fairness.

A Missouri senator's new bill could reshape the landscape for industrial solar farms, balancing property rights with regulatory clarity—will it spark a showdown between developers and local communities?

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Citizen Portal News New York

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17 hours ago

Ulster County approves $10 million bonding authority for Reuse Innovation Center amid oversight dispute After heated debate over oversight and transparency, the Ulster County Legislature voted 15–8 to authorize the Resource Recovery Agency to seek bonding up to $10,000,000 for a Reuse Innovation Center at a Flatbush property; a separate 60‑day extension of the agency’s service agreement passed 23–0.

Ulster County has sparked controversy by approving a $10 million bonding authority for a Reuse Innovation Center, igniting a heated debate over oversight and transparency!

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Citizen Portal News Vermont

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1 day ago

Draft language would transfer about 22.9 acres of Southern State Correctional Facility land to Springfield with contingencies Committee staff presented draft authority for the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services to transfer roughly 22.9 acres of Southern State Correctional Facility property to the town of Springfield for municipal and economic development uses, subject to zoning/subdivision approvals, negotiated maintenance agreements, brownfields checks, and a sunset if development has not begun by March 2030.

A new draft bill could transfer 22.9 acres of Southern State Correctional Facility land to Springfield, but only if the town meets key development and environmental requirements by 2030.

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Ecobot

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1 day ago

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bne IntelliNews

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1 day ago

Saudi development fund signs first-ever $15mn loan with Pacific island nation Palau Saudi Arabia's development fund signed its first-ever $15mn loan with Pacific island nation Palau, financing local business and climate-resilient housing as Riyadh expands its footprint in the region.

Saudi Arabia's development fund signed its first-ever $15mn loan with Pacific island nation Palau, financing local business and climate-resilient housing as Riyadh expands its footprint in the region. Bne IntelliNews #SaudiArabia #Palau #DevelopmentFunding #ClimateResilience #SustainableDevelopment

Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 day ago

Mayfield wins planning grant for aquifer study; council to add water project to CIB list Council learned a planning grant for an aquifer study was approved and that initial grant funds (about $15,000) are expected; staff said the town could later request up to $50,000 for study costs and list a larger $150,000 construction project on the CIB list.

Mayfield's council just secured a $15,000 planning grant for a crucial aquifer study, paving the way for potential future funding and construction projects!

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Ecobot

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2 days ago

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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3 days ago

Marathon County board adopts 2026 comprehensive plan after hours of amendments and debate The Marathon County Board of Supervisors adopted the updated Comprehensive Plan 2026 (Ordinance O-13-26) March 24, approving multiple amendments on livability, energy language, data centers, radon/lead remediation and AI; several votes carried with dissent.

The Marathon County Board has officially adopted the Comprehensive Plan 2026, following intense debate and numerous amendments on topics from energy projects to AI integration.

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RootNationEN

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4 days ago

Green future: Hydrogenera launches large-scale hydrogen project in Ukraine Electrolyser manufacturer Green Innovation AD, better known as Hydrogenera, continues to expand its presence in Europe with an order to supply a 2 MW alkaline electrolyser for a green hydrogen project in Ukraine. The produced hydrogen is to be supplied as a renewable fuel to industrial customers in Germany. The Bulgarian company will be responsible […] Post Green future: Hydrogenera launches large-scale hydrogen project in Ukraine at Root-Nation.com.

Green future: Hydrogenera launches large-scale hydrogen project in Ukraine #GreenFuture #HydrogenEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #CleanEnergy #HydrogenProduction

Journal of Plant Ecology

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5 days ago

【🎉Latest accepted article】
Evolution of the #Grass_AnimalEnergyPump: A Theoretical Framework for Intelligent Pasture Transformation and System Resilience

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Asia News Today

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5 days ago

More than 20,000 hectares of paddy fields lost nationwide – Mohamad Sabu PEKAN: The country has lost more than 20,000 hectares of paddy field land nationwide so far, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. He said this was because the area in question was being developed for housing or other development projects, while some were simply abandoned. “There are abandoned rice fields because many younger generations of families have not continued their rice fields and have migrated to the city,” he told Bernama when inspecting the project to reopen abandoned rice fields in Pahang Tua here today. In the meantime, he called on companies with the assistance of […]

More than 20,000 hectares of paddy fields lost nationwide – Mohamad Sabu #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #PaddyFields #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanMigration

Citizen Portal News California

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5 days ago

Ventura holds third workshop on objective design standards; trees, scoring and drive‑thrus draw debate City staff and consultants gathered public feedback on draft objective design standards (ODS) covering site, building form, landscape and sustainability. Attendees debated tree palettes, scoring or menu systems, and whether drive‑throughs should be restricted or regulated by design standards.

City planners are transforming design regulations to create a more vibrant and sustainable Ventura—could this be the key to shaping our city’s future?

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Citizen Portal News Iowa

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5 days ago

Pottawattamie supervisors grant preliminary approval for RWE Clean Energy wind development agreement The board gave preliminary approval to a development agreement with RWE Clean Energy regarding the Pottawattamie Wind Project, subject to final approvals; the vote split 3–1 with one member absent.

Pottawattamie County is one step closer to harnessing wind energy as supervisors grant preliminary approval for the ambitious Pottawattamie Wind Project, but key negotiations still lie ahead!

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Citizen Portal News California

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5 days ago

Visit Greater Palm Springs tells Desert Hot Springs council tourism returned to pre‑pandemic levels, outlines 10‑year stewardship plan Visit Greater Palm Springs reported 14.5 million visitors in 2024 and about $9.1 billion in regional economic impact, and told the Desert Hot Springs City Council it will develop a 14‑month destination stewardship plan (one city plan for each member city) with Hunden Partners to guide marketing, air service and sustainability work.

Desert Hot Springs is thriving again with 14.5 million visitors and a whopping $9.1 billion economic boost in 2024—find out how this revitalization is shaping the future!

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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6 days ago

Groundwater official warns Polk County is "water rich" and a future target for exporters The Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District told Polk County commissioners the county currently has abundant groundwater but faces future pressure from growth and potential export; the district plans subsidence monitoring and urged legislative attention and impact monitoring for data-center proposals.

Polk County is currently "water rich," but with nearby growth and increasing demand, could soon become a target for water exports—what does that mean for the future?

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GENeva Environment Network

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6 days ago

Students from Ecolint's Eco Crew share their art project, “Inner peace, outer world”, which connects peace to the SDGs, expanding the narrow notion of peace as the absence of conflict to something personal, lived and essential for #SustainableDevelopment.

Edward Elgar Publishing

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6 days ago

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bne IntelliNews

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6 days ago

Ethiopia secures $13.1bn in deals led by $10bn Ming Yang investment into green ammonia project Ethiopia has signed investment agreements and MoUs worth $13.1bn, including a $10bn planned investment by a Chinese company in green ammonia production and electrical equipment manufacturing projects.

Ethiopia has signed investment agreements and MoUs worth $13.1bn, including a $10bn planned investment by a Chinese company in green ammonia production and electrical equipment manufacturing projects. Bne IntelliNews #Ethiopia #Investment #GreenAmmonia #CleanEnergy #SustainableDevelopment

GENeva Environment Network

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6 days ago

Lidyia Grigoreva of @ungeneva.bsky.social highlights the importance of individual & collective conscience in a world facing growing tensions.

She underscores the role of youth, dialogue & inclusion in advancing #peace & #sustainabledevelopment, guided by values of dignity & mutual respect.

Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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6 days ago

Inver Grove Heights residents are raising alarms over the removal of up to 75 boulevard trees, demanding transparency and evidence from city officials before any cuts are made.

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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6 days ago

Douglas County Water Commission removes draft change to well lot-size, presses for stronger reuse policies On March 30 the Douglas County Water Commission reviewed draft Chapter 10 of the county water plan, agreed to remove a recommendation to reduce minimum lot sizes eligible for individual wells, and called for clearer, implementable policies that prioritize potable and gray‑water reuse across new development and large users.

The Douglas County Water Commission has taken a bold stance by rejecting a proposal to reduce well lot sizes, emphasizing the need for stronger policies on water reuse in future developments.

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SDG Committee

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6 days ago

This is not just a platform. It’s a decision-making revolution. The SDGCommittee's AI-powered system is here to help governments and researchers turn the 17 #SDGs into reality. Data-driven. Impact-focused. 🌍✨
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SDG Academy

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6 days ago

The image shows Prof. Jeffrey Sachs and a list of the 5 Factors of Happiness: Income per capita, mental and physical health, social support, perceptions of corruption, and freedom to make life choices.

Can money buy happiness? Kind of.

Learn from Prof. Jeffrey Sachs how #SustainableDevelopment prioritizes the 5 Sources of Wellbeing in a post-capitalist society.

Enroll in "Sustainable Development: The Post-Capitalist Order" free on edX. 👉 buff.ly/8sgHPhN

Citizen Portal News Colorado

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6 days ago

ECMC approves WaveTech Helium’s Dieckmann OGDP for four wells The commission approved WaveTech Helium’s Dieckmann oil-and-gas development plan (docket 250800171) to develop four vertical helium wells in Cheyenne County with one condition requiring reference-area photos; commissioners praised CPW consultations and the director recommended conditional approval.

WaveTech Helium's groundbreaking plan for four new vertical wells in Cheyenne County has just been approved, marking a significant step forward in helium production!

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Citizen Portal News Michigan

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6 days ago

Developer says 1,700‑acre wind project proposed for northeast Woodland Township A Cordelio Power representative told the Barry County board a proposed wind project would cover 1,700 acres in northeast Woodland Township, with community open houses planned for May or June 2026 and construction targeted for 2028.

A massive 1,700-acre wind power project is on the horizon for Woodland Township, with community open houses set for 2026 and construction kicking off in 2028!

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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6 days ago

ECMC pauses GMT’s 'Gorge' OGDP to seek fuller electrification and timing analysis The commission continued GMT Exploration’s Gorge OGDP (docket 250500076) after extended questioning about the proposal’s multi‑occupation timeline and whether the first drilling occupation can meet electrification requirements; GMT agreed to submit an updated practicability assessment and other documentation before a rescheduled hearing no later than April 8, 2026.

The Energy and Carbon Management Commission puts GMT Exploration's ambitious Gorge oil-and-gas development plan on hold, demanding more clarity on electrification and multi-year timing before moving forward.

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