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UN Climate Summit kicks off in Brazil, Paris eliminates paper metro tickets

November 10, 2025

Hello dear Good News community,

Global climate action has stalled. Starting today, the focus at the UN Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, will be sharpened. One thing should be clear to everyone: global warming is progressing. I’m an optimistic person and hope that everyone understands the urgency of climate action—because there is no Plan B.

Enjoy reading, Selina

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UN Climate Summit kicks off in Brazil

The UN Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, has begun today. Ten years after the Paris Agreement, global warming is advancing faster than coal, oil, and gas are being reduced. Indigenous peoples, forests, and the question of whether the agreement needs course correction are at the heart of the discussions. Source: EURONEWS

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Paris eliminates paper metro tickets

After 125 years, Paris is ending the sale of traditional paper metro tickets. Instead, the city is switching to digital cards and smartphone tickets. The move will save millions of paper tickets each year and protect the environment by reducing waste. Old paper tickets will remain valid until next year. Source: BLUEWIN

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Summit in Africa paves the way for a clean energy future

At the Climate Chance Africa 2025 summit in Benin, non-state actors adopted the “Cotonou Declaration.” It emphasizes the key role of renewable energy for sustainable development and climate adaptation. Benin is seen as a pioneer in climate resilience and calls on the international community to view the energy transition as an opportunity for a just and resilient future. Source: MONGABAY

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New gel helps regrow tooth enamel

A research team from Nottingham has developed a gel that can regenerate damaged tooth enamel—completely without fluoride. The substance mimics natural growth processes and could soon help patients worldwide. Source: BBC

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DIY home power from 500 e-cig batteries

British YouTuber Chris Doel has built a working home power system from disposable vape batteries, powering his entire house. With the project, he wants to show how much energy ends up in the trash every day and raise awareness about resource waste. Source: INDIAN DEFENCE REVIEW

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Northern Aral Sea shows signs of recovery

Two decades after the construction of the Kokaral Dam in southern Kazakhstan, new life is returning to the northern Aral Sea: water levels have risen, salinity has decreased, and fish species that had disappeared are making a comeback. Source: THE TIMES OF CENTRAL ASIA

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Bianca Kriel & Selina Mahoche