Brazil’s Carvalho to lead seabed-mining authority following predecessor’s controversial term

Brazilian oceanographer Leticia Carvalho has been named the next secretary-general of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) after winning an election that could change the course of the deep-sea mining industry.…

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Permitting bill pits clean energy industry against climate activists — This Week in Cleantech

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Biochar Phoenix by Von Wong

Towering ‘Carbon Phoenix’ in Thailand Turns Climate Concern into Art

The "Carbon Phoenix" installation serves a dual purpose: to raise awareness about biochar's role in combating climate change and to generate funds for local carbon removal projects. In a striking fusion of environmental activism and artistic expression, a colossal sculpture dubbed the "Carbon Phoenix" has risen in Ratchaburi, Thailand, challenging viewers to confront the scale of individual carbon footprints. Standing over 6.5 meters tall, this monumental installation has claimed the title of the world's tallest biochar art piece.

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