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    Critical Mineral Mining Poses a Threat to Community Forests in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Mongabay Jan 15, 2026

    North of the limits of the Lukutwe community forest concession, two armed soldiers protecting critical mineral mining operations stepped in front of Valery Kyembo and his visitors. Wearing a bright…

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    The Loophole That Enables Factory Farms to Pollute Without Legal Repercussions

    Sentient Jan 14, 2026

    Factory farms produce staggering amounts of manure and, in theory, there are strict regulations in place to keep it from contaminating nearby waterways. But in practice, many of these companies…

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    8 Trends in Urban Housing, Transportation, and Climate Resilience to Watch in 2026

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 13, 2026

    The Trump administration made sweeping changes to federal transportation, housing and climate funding and policy while testing the boundaries of local autonomy and authority in 2025. The relentless pace is…

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    What Would Indigenous-Led Global Food Systems Reform Look Like?

    Food Tank Jan 13, 2026

    Recent research out of Universidad Intercultural Maya suggests that food systems sustainability requires the integration of Indigenous knowledge bases. The authors argue that agroecology and regenerative agriculture can only succeed…

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    LA Fires 1 Year Later: Chemicals From Smoke Lingered Inside Homes Long After the Wildfires Were Out – Studies Tracked the Harm

    The Conversation Jan 12, 2026

    When wildfires began racing through the Los Angeles area on Jan. 7, 2025, the scope of the disaster caught residents by surprise. Forecasters had warned about high winds and exceptionally…

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    Closing the Climate Finance Gap: Asia’s Path Forward Lies in Collaboration

    AVPN Jan 9, 2026

    Asia is no stranger to its transformative sustainable finance solutions. From pioneering microfinance to advancing inclusive fintech and payments, the region has long been a successful testbed for its innovation…

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    The Future of Impact Investing, ESG, and Catalytic Capital

    Causeartist Jan 8, 2026

    In episode 92 of the Investing in Impact podcast, we speak with Rehana Nathoo, the Founder and CEO of Spectrum Impact, about the future of impact investing, catalytic capital, and ESG. Rehana has spent…

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    Building Disaster-Resilient Homes for a Safer Future

    Futurity Jan 8, 2026

    With natural disasters striking communities across the US at an accelerating pace, the question of how to build disaster-resilient homes that can endure them has never been more critical. New…

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  • 5 Ways Funders Can Help Reduce the Climate Vulnerability of Urban Informal Communities in India

    The Bridgespan Group Jan 8, 2026

    As climate change becomes increasingly apparent in India’s cities, urban informal communities – those living in slums and other informal settlements and employed in construction, domestic work, and other informal…

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  • Conservation Efforts in Madagascar Put Forest Stewardship in the Hands of Local Communities

    Alliance Magazine Jan 6, 2026

    While world leaders discussed the future of conservation at the World Conservation Congress, Madagascar was working on putting the care of forests in local hands. In October, Madagascar’s environment and…

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    Creating a Fire-Resilient Landscape in Lahaina and West Maui

    Surfrider Foundation Jan 6, 2026

    The Surfrider Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our new digital resource, Re-planting After Fire: A Fire-Resilient Landscape Guide for Lahaina & West Maui. Created in partnership with…

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  • 3 Trends Climate Investors Can Anticipate in 2026

    Devex Jan 6, 2026

    Happy New Year and welcome back to the first 2026 edition of Invested. This week, we’re spanning the 2025–2026 divide by looking back on last year and looking forward at…

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