Keepers of the Forest
Five communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now have legal control over the forests that they depend on. This is a first for the DRC, which just recently adopted a national strategy for community forestry, which (according to research) lowers CO2 emissions and deforestation.
One Heck of a Comment Thread
The EPA has been temporarily thwarted from restricting the use of scientific data in policy-making, thanks in large part to the 600,000 people who commented on the proposal (at Regulations.gov)—a massive outcry from citizens and scientists alike.
Scotland the Brave
This week, Scottish Power is switching to 100% renewable energy generation. The electric company, whose 5 million customers account for more than 90% of the Scottish population, is selling off its last remaining gas-powered station and investing in solar technology.
Adapt or Perish
Don’t Be Shy
Three anti-fracking activists have been set free after originally being sentenced to more than a year in prison for blocking access to a fracking site. Soon after being set free, they returned to the fracking site to continue their protest. In the US, a Minnesota judge dismissed charges against the famous “valve-turner” activists.
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