This week’s good climate news

With so much still to do to slow warming and avoid the worst impacts of climate change, it’s important to fortify ourselves by celebrating wins along the way.

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Close view of a brown bat hanging from a window screen

Researchers fight fungus to save bats

In an effort to combat Pseudogymnoascus destructans, a fungus that has devastated bat populations, a team of researchers used chlorine dioxide gas to disinfect abandoned mine shafts.

The method has shown promising results, increasing bat survival rates from white-nose syndrome, caused by the fungus, and effectively slowing transmission. 

Close view of solar panels with sunlight flaring in the upper left corner

Growth in renewable energy capacity is surging

The International Energy Agency reported the world is on track to achieve a record increase in renewable electricity capacity this year, with solar and wind power installations expected to reach 440 gigawatts.

This surge is a huge victory — an important step forward as the world moves toward a clean energy future.

Bikes lined up in a row

A plan to double bike lane networks in France

France wants to transform the way people commute and live, while fighting the climate crisis. That’s why the state plans to invest 2 billion euros to double bike lanes and boost bicycle use, with 500 million euros to help people purchase and maintain bicycles.

This initiative promotes health and reduces car emissions, positioning the country to be a leader in the clean economy. 

Solar wind mills in a snowy field

Minnesota ramps up clean energy efforts

Minnesota emerged as the leading state in the U.S. Midwest for clean energy transition efforts in a recent report.

A range of bills promoting clean energy and environmental justice were introduced in Minnesota, including a statewide clean energy standard, with actions considering pollution levels in communities burdened by environmental risks or socioeconomic disadvantages.

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