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Volunteers in Finland are building giant snow piles to help endangered Saimaa ringed seals raise their young
Once widespread across Finland, the Saimaa ringed seal's numbers and habitat are dwindling, with fewer than 495 remaining.
The seals make "snow caves" inside snow drifts to raise their young and protect them from the elements and predators. But as climate change brings warmer winters, this shelter is disappearing.
To help them survive, a team of 300 volunteers spends days shoveling snow into massive snow banks around the edge of a frozen lake. Last winter, they made 200 piles, and thanks to their efforts, the country's seal population is growing.
Why is this good news?While we generally follow the rule that we should protect natural spaces and habitats, not disturb them — the reality is that human activity has already disturbed them. As we continue to work quickly to reverse these climate impacts, we can do our part to help endangered species survive, too.
The U.S. Department of Transportation just announced "unprecedented" new protections for disabled passengers
The U.S. DOT just released new rules requiring airlines to meet more rigorous standards for "safe and dignified" assistance for its passengers with disabilities, especially those using wheelchairs.
Among other things, the new rule mandates annual training for employees and contractors who physically assist passengers and handle wheelchairs. It also puts more clear requirements around promptness when helping disabled passengers enplane, deplane, and make connections. Airlines must also provide loaner wheelchairs and scooters when they're damaged.
While many airlines already offer assistance for disabled passengers, many travelers have reported delays, poor treatment, and mishandled wheelchairs to the DOT.
Why is this good news? Every passenger and customer of an airline deserves to have a safe travel experience and have their basic needs met, regardless of ability. Previous regulations weren't strong enough to deliver that experience for disabled passengers, and these more rigorous standards will help provide more equitable care and attention.
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In a historic milestone for the UK, renewable energy generation will overtake fossil fuels for the first time
Low-carbon renewable energy sources are on track to generate 37% of electricity in the U.K. in 2024 — the first time in history that wind, solar, and hydropower together will overtake fossil fuels, which are set to generate 35%.
This milestone is significant, given that in 2021 fossil fuels generated 45% of electricity, and renewables only 27% — a 10% shift in just a few years thanks to the rapid rise of wind and solar in the UK.
Wind power is also set to make history on its own as it closes in on overtaking gas power as the largest source of electricity in 2024 — wind is forecast at 29% and gas at 30%. But "a mild, windy December" could push it over.
Why is this good news?The UK keeps making remarkable progress toward reaching its goal of an entirely "clean" energy grid by 2030 — earlier this year it closed its final coal power plant, and with this progress, sets its sights on doing the same for gas. These milestones are exactly what climate experts say we need to achieve to have the best possible climate outcomes.
Red willows, sacsaoul, and other tree species are expected to act like a "security wall" to stop the flow of desert winds and sandstorms, which have a damaging impact on agriculture. Desertification like this is a massive global issue, too.
Launched in 1978, the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program is slated to be finished by 2050, could involve as many as 100 billion trees, and will be the world's largest ecological engineering project.
What's the nuance? Some experts worry the project isn't sustainable and won't have the desired outcome — arguing that planting trees where they are not native could have larger negative implications for the ecosystem. Still, desertification is a massive issue, and the project shows China's efforts to address it — and the benefits and importance of tree cover is well-documented.
Finland just became the first country in the world to ban cargo ships from dumping wastewater in its coastal waters
In a "major environmental victory," the Finnish Parliament just passed legislation to ban cargo ships from dumping wastewater into its coastal waters. Finland is now the first country in the world to implement this kind of ban, which will go into effect in July.
While passenger ships have been prohibited from discharging wastewater, it's the first time cargo ships will be banned from the practice, too.
And while the ships can still technically dump their wastewater in international waters, this is a major victory for protecting Finland's coastlines and coastal ecosystems.
Why is this good news? Currently, only 20% of ships that operate in the Baltic Sea offload their sewage at ports. The wastewater discharged at sea contains large amounts of nutrient-rich fecal bacteria and solid waste, which causes toxic algae blooms in the summer.
Rest is such an important part of making a difference in the world — we can't take care of others if we've not first taken care of ourselves! I'm looking forward to some restful time this holiday week.
What are you most looking forward to in the coming week?
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