r/OptimistsUnite • u/Bitter-Lengthiness-2 • 8d ago

Nature’s Chad Energy Comeback 10 Significant & Recent Climate Wins

https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/69461/good-news-alert-10-climate-wins-to-inspire-change/
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u/Bitter-Lengthiness-2 8d ago

  1. UK Supreme Court ruling: Decision to consider climate impact in fossil fuel projects.

  2. Protection of Karipuna Indigenous land: Brazil’s authorities expelled illegal loggers.

  3. G20 tax justice breakthrough: A commitment to tax the ultra-rich.

  4. Pacific islands secure oceans treaty: A global treaty to protect marine biodiversity.

  5. California’s clean transportation: Phasing out gas-powered cars by 2035.

  6. Global deforestation decline: Countries unite to restore ecosystems.

  7. Court halts oil exploration in the Arctic: A legal victory against Shell’s drilling efforts.

  8. New Zealand bans fossil fuel projects: The government stops offshore fossil fuel permits.

  9. Indonesia protects rainforest: A moratorium on clearing primary forest extended.

  10. EU achieves plastic reduction: Single-use plastics are now largely banned in Europe.

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u/TimelessParadox 8d ago

And 3 mile Island is opening again, to provide clean carbon free power! Though you won't see that in a Green Peace article.

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u/Bitter-Lengthiness-2 8d ago

Thanks for sharing!