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By Julian Moore

Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have announced plans to create the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor, a massive 14 million-acre tropical forest reserve spanning all three countries. This would become the second-largest reserve in the Americas after the Amazon.

The project faces significant challenges, particularly from organized crime that has established operations in the abandoned border regions, including drug trafficking routes and illegal logging. Environment ministers emphasize that security forces must first establish control before conservation can succeed.

Beyond security, the initiative requires providing economic alternatives to communities currently involved in illegal activities. Mexico proposes expanding its "Planting Life" program, though this has faced criticism for previously incentivizing deforestation.

Long-term success depends on governments resisting destructive development projects. Guatemala's president has already declined to extend Mexico's Maya Train through protected areas and refused to renew a 40-year petroleum contract.

The three countries are forming councils with environmental authorities and Indigenous advisors to oversee the project, aiming to secure initial funding of $6 million.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a 10-point climate emergency plan following devastating August wildfires that killed four people and burned an area six times the size of Ibiza. Warning against bequeathing children "a Spain that's grey from fire and flames, or brown from floods," Sánchez emphasized the urgent need for action. 

Over the past five years, climate emergencies have caused over 20,000 deaths and cost €32 billion in Spain. Sánchez criticized climate denial spreading through social media and called climate change "a common enemy that lies beyond ideologies."

The plan includes creating a state civil protection agency, establishing climate refuges nationwide, rethinking forest management, and improving firefighting capacity. Other measures focus on water resilience, rural depopulation prevention, sustainable farming practices, and accelerating the transition to renewable energy.

Sánchez stressed that preventing future disasters requires year-round preparation, not just summer firefighting. The plan will undergo cabinet approval and public consultation, representing Spain's first comprehensive response to escalating climate threats.

New Hampshire has effectively ended its support for offshore wind development through a new law signed by Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte. The legislation renames the Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development to simply the Office of Energy Innovation, removes its offshore wind mandate, and dissolves related workforce training and port development programs.

This retreat contrasts sharply with other New England states, which are suing to overturn President Trump's executive order pausing offshore wind permitting. The move reflects New Hampshire's libertarian-leaning, fiscally conservative character within predominantly Democratic New England.

Former Republican Governor Chris Sununu had previously supported offshore wind, commissioning studies that found potential economic and environmental benefits. However, the current legislative session saw multiple anti-offshore wind bills, driven by concerns about wildlife impacts, electricity costs, and renewable energy skepticism.

While some advocates view this as ideological obstruction during a regional energy crisis, others see it as pragmatic given New Hampshire's limited financial commitment to renewables. The legislation maintains potential for future offshore wind involvement if political trends shift.

Four Indonesian citizens from Pari Island are suing Swiss cement giant Holcim in a Swiss court, alleging the company contributes to global warming by failing to sufficiently address its carbon emission reductions. Pari Island has faced repeated flooding from rising sea levels, with long-term forecasts suggesting the island could disappear underwater by 2050.

A Swiss court will decide Wednesday whether to hear the case, which could be the first of its kind against a Swiss company for climate-related damages. The plaintiffs, supported by NGOs, chose Holcim as one of the world's largest carbon dioxide emitters and Switzerland's biggest "carbon major."

The plaintiffs are seeking 3,600 Swiss francs ($4,500) compensation to repair homes and build protective mangroves and stone walls. Plaintiff Ibu Asmania claims he has lost his livelihood from aquaculture income due to warming seas killing local marine life.

Holcim claims it has reduced CO2 emissions by over 50% since 2015 by switching out fossil fuels for renewables and introducing low-carbon cement technologies. 

The US Forest Service has dramatically expanded drone use in wildfire management, deploying over 17,000 flights in 2024 compared to just 734 in 2019. These unmanned aerial systems are revolutionizing firefighting by detecting hot spots with infrared sensors, eliminating dangerous low-altitude reconnaissance missions for pilots, and allowing operations in heavy smoke or darkness.

Drones equipped with thermal imaging help firefighters pinpoint areas at risk of reigniting, replacing time-consuming manual inspections of burn scars. They also carry "dragon eggs"—flammable devices for controlled burns—helping the Forest Service burn 189,000 acres in 2024 to reduce fire fuel buildup.

Montana researchers are advancing this technology through the SMART FIRES project, using AI-equipped drones to analyze prescribed burns in real-time, incorporating weather data and topography to improve safety and effectiveness.

However, challenges remain: limited 15-minute battery life, equipment shortages, and interference from unauthorized civilian drones that can shut down aerial operations. Paradoxically, Indigenous tribes like Montana's Confederated Salish and Kootenai, with ancestral fire management expertise, face bureaucratic barriers accessing these modern tools despite their deep experience with prescribed burning practices.

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Voltus

“Connecting distributed energy resources to optimize grid flexibility and combat climate change.”

Electric Air

“Tech-Enabled Home Electrification Contractor”

Redwoods Collective

“Redwoods helps philanthropic professionals accelerate funding to the climate solutions we need. ”

Electrified Thermal Solutions

“Electrifying energy-intensive industries via high-temperature thermal batteries for efficient, cost-effective decarbonization.”

Planetary

“Scaling ocean-based CO2 removal to protect climate and restore oceans.”

Alpha Grid

“"Optimize EV charging to cut global emissions by a third with AI and advanced analytics."”

MUUS Climate Partners

“"Empowering innovations to drive future decarbonization and combat climate change."”

Carbon Direct

“Scaling carbon management to decarbonize the global economy.”

Eli Technologies

“Affordable electrification software to simplify climate-friendly home upgrades and decarbonization initiatives.”

Earthmover

“Powering deep science breakthroughs to tackle climate and technology challenges.”

West Africa Blue

“Sustainably managing West Africa's coastal ecosystems through community-centric blue carbon projects.”

Arca

“Permanent CO2 capture via mineralization, turning mining waste into climate solutions.”

Arable

“At Arable, our mission is to connect all the world’s farms and provide the highest-quality data to power predictive analytics, optimizing the global food system.”

Activate Global

“Empowering scientists to commercialize breakthrough research, tackling climate change with innovative solutions.”

Artyc

“Decarbonizing cold chain logistics with refrigerant-free, reusable cooling containers.”