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1. **Gazan sisters win award for construction innovation**
Despite living in a tent after their home was bombed, two sisters from Gaza—Tala Mousa (17) and Farah Mousa (15)—developed a method to recycle rubble from destroyed buildings into reusable blocks. These blocks are non-load-bearing and can be used for garden beds, pavements, and partitions. Their process involves crushing debris, mixing it with binders like clay, ash, and glass powder, and molding it into blocks. This innovation earned them the Middle East Winners title in the Earth Prize 2026, a global environmental teen competition. They hope to teach others in Gaza this technique to help rebuild communities amid conflict.
2. **Electric trucks took off in China**
Sales of electric trucks in China surged dramatically in 2025 and early 2026 due to factors including the Iran war’s disruption of diesel supplies. In 2025, electric truck sales tripled, accounting for 20% of new truck registrations. In Q1 2026, sales increased by another 45%. Electrifying heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) is critical to reducing carbon emissions since HGVs contribute disproportionately to road transport emissions despite low traffic share. This shift highlights how geopolitical crises are accelerating moves away from fossil fuels.
3. **UK bans new oil and gas exploration licenses in the North Sea**
The UK government has announced it will no longer issue any new licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. This decision, praised by environmentalists, comes despite some pressure to increase drilling due to energy concerns related to the Iran war. Greenpeace UK lauded the government for resisting calls that might compromise climate action. Critics from opposition parties disagree, but evidence shows increased North Sea drilling would not significantly reduce household energy bills.
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