June 12, 2026
Hello dear Good News community,
Solar energy is booming in the US, a new solar reactor turns CO₂ and waste into valuable raw materials, deforestation in the Amazon drops by nearly a quarter—and so much more. Read for yourself!
Enjoy reading, Selina
WEEKEND EDITION
NEWS-UPDATE
Deforestation in the Amazon drops by nearly a quarter
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon dropped by 23.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year. According to the MapBiomas project, stricter enforcement of environmental regulations led to a significant 21% decrease in forest loss nationwide. Source: MONGABAY
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Solar energy overtakes coal in the US
A historic turning point in the US power market: While solar energy climbed to 12.8% in May, the share of coal power plummeted to a historic low of just 12.2%. This marks the first time that solar power has overtaken coal. Source: EURONEWS
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Indigenous groups take over massive wetland in Australia
The Indigenous Nari Nari Tribal Council has acquired the 33,000-hectare Great Cumbung Swamp area in Australia. Following devastating floods, this historic purchase ensures the long-term and legal protection of the threatened wetland. Source: MONGABAY
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New approaches in the fight against gender-based violence
In Rwanda, survivors of sexual violence are breaking their silence. The organization Tearfund creates safe havens for affected women and specifically trains men to transform deeply entrenched societal gender roles. Source: BBC
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Why green corridors are indispensable
Roads cut through nature worldwide and block wildlife migrations. New wildlife bridges and underpasses are now creating safe corridors: they protect endangered species searching for food while simultaneously preventing serious car accidents. Source: MONGABAY
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New solar reactor turns CO2 and waste into raw materials
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed a solar reactor that uses solar energy to convert 93% of CO2 and 95% of biomass waste into useful compounds. The modular approach provides, among other things, the building blocks for sustainable plastics. Source: INTERESTING ENGINEERING
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12.06.2026