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More Investment in Education and Rural Energy Infrastructure is Needed to Make Renewables a Widely Accepted and Utilized Energy Source in Indonesia
In Indonesia, resistance to climate change initiatives and renewable energy adoption is mainly observed in certain rural communities, specific economic...
No Organization in India is Reluctant to Accept Climate Change or the Need for Renewable Energy
There appears to be consensus in India about severe climatic episodes and urgent action at all levels to support climate...
Germany Climate Opposition Comes from Right-Wing Political Parties with Climate-Skeptic Platforms
Since 1990, Germany has set ambitious climate protection and emissions reduction targets and invested heavily in renewable energy to meet...
Climate Reluctance in France
In France, there is a mix of groups displaying various degrees of reluctance regarding climate change and renewable energy adoption:...
The Need to Address Disinformation and Prioritize a Just Transition in the European Union
Context Five years ago, the Green Party achieved its best-ever performance in the European elections. This marked a turning point...
Climate Change Opposition in China
Climate Change Opposition Consists of Communities in Coal-Dependent Regions, Citizens Concerned About Economic Trade-Offs, and Less Educated Citizens Groups and...
Many Canadians Hold Conflicting Attitudes on Energy Transition
Last year, ReClimate’s research center at Carleton University released a report on Canadian responses to climate change and clean energy,...
Many People in Brazil Do Not Have Access to Adequate Information About Climate Change and the Benefits of Renewable Energy
In general, in Brazil, the most reluctant groups include: Farmers and rural residents often rely on fossil fuels for their...
Opposition to Renewable Energy Projects and the Promotion of Nuclear Energy in Australia
Stances supported by right-wing political parties seeking to maintain the fossil fuel industry in the country and their traditional voting...
The U.S has Lost 10% of its Tree Cover Since 2010
A total of 818,814,000 acres in the United States is covered by forest. That’s 36.21% of the total land mass....
The UK’s Forests Play a Vital Role in the Country’s Climate Change Mitigation Strategy
Forests are essential in mitigating climate change by acting as carbon sinks, supporting biodiversity, and regulating local climates. In the...
Forests Cover Almost a Third of Turkey and Produce 42 Million Tons of Oxygen Annually
Forests cover almost a third of Turkey. They are almost all state-owned and vary from temperate rainforest in the northeast...
Spain’s Forest Ecosystems Could Become Sources of Emissions, As is Happening in Other European Countries
The update of the Spanish Forest Strategy and the Spanish Forest Plan in 2022 brought with it the publication of...
Urbanization, Farming, and Mining have Reduced South Africa’s Forest Stock
In 2010, South Africa had about 3.93 Mha of natural forest, covering over 4.3% of its land area. In 2023, it lost 12.3 ha of natural forest, equivalent to 26.2...
Saudi Arabia Forest Information and Data
According to data obtained from official Saudi sources, the forest area in Saudi Arabia will cover 0.45448% in 2021. Saudi...
Assessing Forest Cover and Composition in Nigeria
Nigeria’s once expansive forests are now under severe threat, reduced to only 12.8% of the country’s land—around 110,890 square kilometers....
Forests Play an Important Role in Mexico’s Paris Agreement NDC
Mexico is a biodiversity hotspot with an extensive forest cover that is crucial in mitigating climate change by sequestering carbon,...
Forests of the Rising Sun: A Vital Resource in Japan’s Climate Strategy
Japan’s Forests Account for 67% of the Country’s Total Land Area Japan, known for its technological advancements and urban landscapes,...
Indonesia’s Forests: A Critical Biodiversity and Carbon Hub
Indonesia’s forests cover 52.1 % of the country’s total land. Of this, 50% are primary forests, the most biodiverse and...
Forests in India Cover About 21% of the Land Area
Forest cover is the total geographical area declared as forest by the government. As of 2021, the total forest cover...