Birds Find Sanctuary in Solar Parks & The Vatican Goes 100% Green

15-07-2024 • 42 mins

A new study shows that solar parks provide sanctuary for birds. But let’s keep that a secret from Donald Trump to avoid any bird deportations. Congratulations to Pope Francis for achieving net zero at Vatican City. Progressive policies, indeed. Leaked recordings reveal how big oil companies maintain close ties with government officials, even at Costco. The world’s largest solar farm is now online in China, generating power equivalent to the needs of Papua New Guinea!

Main Stories:

Vatican Achieves Net Zero

Source: The Independent

Big Oil’s Influence on Government

Source: The Narwhal
Summary: Leaked recordings of TC Energy executive Liam Iliffe reveal extensive influence over government climate policies, including ghostwriting ministerial notes and staging encounters with officials.

World’s Largest Solar Farm in China

Source: MSN

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Birds in Solar Parks: Chilean researchers claim that the 10.8 MW La Colonia solar plant provides a habitat for local bird species, offering protection and favorable conditions for nesting. Source: PV Magazine