Events behind the numbers
Each event listed below contributes to the dashboard aggregate you clicked on. Click any title to open its full ethical analysis (the 7-framework breakdown, the 4D scoring, the on-chain transaction).
Fossil fuel free zones: a path to a cleaner future, if governments heed them
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=BURN/B=BURN -> BURN (human chose this in 91% of 126 past reviews)] Subnational fossil fuel extraction bans reduce emissions and environmental harm despite political risks. | The establish…
New Nuclear Plant Could Threaten Thousands of Jobs
Nuclear revival proposal undermines renewable energy jobs and local economic resilience. | The study exposes a trade-off between nuclear energy expansion and renewable energy job creation, with significant risks to local employment in susta…
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
Fresh support for North Sea oil and gas expansion increases emissions and undermines climate goals. | The expected announcement of fresh support for North Sea oil and gas extraction directly undermines global climate action (SDG 13) and pla…
NZ First promises to invest in oil, gas surveys
Public investment in fossil fuel surveys increases emissions lock-in and violates indigenous rights. | The action directly undermines climate action (SDG 13) and sustainable energy (SDG 7) by prioritizing fossil fuel exploration over renewa…
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
Fossil fuel infrastructure deals undermine climate goals and geopolitical stability. | The agreements between Iraq and US companies represent a complex ethical landscape. While they may boost economic growth and energy infrastructure, the f…
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Right to Repair Won, School Enrollment Boosted, an Oil Pipeline Fought
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=BURN/B=BURN -> BURN (human chose this in 91% of 126 past reviews)] Three validated positive actions with measurable societal benefits across climate, education, and indigenous rights. | T…
Sol Systems reaches financial close on 123MW Illinois solar portfolio
Large-scale solar deployment advances climate action and clean energy transition. | The financial close on a 123MW solar portfolio in Illinois represents a significant step toward reducing carbon emissions and advancing clean energy (SDG 7 …
Energieintensive Industrie unzufrieden mit ETS-Reform
EU ETS reform criticized for failing to prevent deindustrialization while offering unclear benefits. | The EU ETS reform faces criticism from energy-intensive industries for its perceived inadequacy in preventing deindustrialization, while …
Jackdaw gasfield would create only 27 direct full-time jobs, documents show
Approval of low-benefit fossil fuel project undermines climate action despite transparency gains. | The public filing of the EIA provides a transparency win, but the approval of a low-job, high-carbon gasfield project would entrench fossil …
Court affirms German homeowner's right to install air conditioning
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Enabling installation of AC units increases energy use and emissions, posing climate risks. | The ruling upholds indi…
Masyarakat Adat Halmahera Tengah Menolak Menjadi Tumbal Ambisi Energi Hijau
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Indigenous resistance to mining protects rights and environment, but systemic green energy extraction remains harmful…
An Indigenous community in the remote Philippines built and now runs its own hydroelectric system using a nearby river, powering their village and teaching neighboring communities how to build their own
Indigenous-led sustainable energy project with proven replication potential and no identified harms. | This action is overwhelmingly positive, aligning with multiple SDGs and UNDRIP by empowering an Indigenous community to achieve energy so…
Win–wins for wind and whales
Research demonstrates actionable win-win for climate and marine conservation with minimal trade-offs. | The research highlights a dual-benefit scenario where climate action (SDG 7, 13) aligns with marine conservation (SDG 14, Animal Rights)…
The Philippines inaugurates first phase of massive solar-storage project
Major national renewable energy infrastructure project advancing climate goals. | The inauguration of the Philippines' first phase of a massive solar-storage project is a significant positive action that directly advances SDG 7 (Affordable …
Heatwaves increase industrial accident risks: report from Gonfreville-l'Orcher refinery
Heatwave-induced industrial risk exposes systemic failure to protect communities and workers. | The incident highlights systemic vulnerabilities in industrial infrastructure to climate change, directly undermining public health, worker safe…
Kenya: Greenpeace Demands Halt to Dangote's $17bn Kenya Coastal Refinery
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Civil society action to halt high-risk industrial project is positive, but the project itself poses severe environmental…
The Solitaire du Figaro Sails into Revolution: Switching to Ocean Fifty in 2028
Major sailing event adopts low-carbon technology, reducing emissions and setting a precedent for sustainable sports. | The decision to switch to Ocean Fifty catamarans represents a significant step toward reducing the environmental impact o…
Extreme Heat, Extreme Costs: How Danger Season Exacerbates the Affordability Crisis
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Report highlights systemic harm despite raising critical climate awareness. | The UCS report serves as a critical awaren…
Alpex Solar seeks ALMM inclusion as 2.2GW cell plant nears production
Major expansion of domestic solar manufacturing capacity with strong climate and energy SDG alignment. | The expansion of domestic solar manufacturing capacity directly supports SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action…
PJM capacity auction easily hits price cap… Again
Capacity auction price cap hit signals systemic failure to transition to sustainable energy infrastructure. | The event reflects a market-driven signal of energy demand but underscores systemic failures in transitioning to sustainable, low-…
Electricity: government follows energy regulator’s advice, raising regulated tariffs by 2.5% on August 1
Regulated tariff increase harms affordability despite regulatory compliance | The government's decision to follow the regulator's advice on tariff increases aligns with institutional transparency but exacerbates energy affordability challen…
Without Tax Credits, EV Sales Are Searching for a Spark
Policy reversal on EV incentives undermines climate progress despite new model launches. | The cancellation of federal EV tax credits represents a significant setback for climate action (SDG 13) and sustainable transport (SDG 11), undermini…
New coalitions building regional energy workforce pipelines
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=BURN/B=BURN -> BURN (human chose this in 91% of 126 past reviews)] Regional coalitions advancing renewable energy workforce pipelines align with climate action and decent work goals. | Th…
Electricity: energy regulator proposes a 2.5% increase in regulated rates from August 1st
Regulatory tariff increase burdens households without guaranteed equity measures. | The regulatory proposal to raise electricity tariffs by 2.5% aims to fund energy infrastructure but risks worsening energy inequality. While it may support …
Spain’s government to decide nuclear plant future after nuclear safety board approval
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Nuclear extension risks delaying Spain's renewable transition and climate goals. | The CSN's approval of the nuclear pla…
Indonesian Women's Coalition Criticizes Energy Transition Process
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Criticism exposes systemic exclusion in Indonesia's energy transition, outweighing awareness-raising impact. | The criti…
New Jersey law will let data centers pay for home energy upgrades
State policy incentivizing private investment in clean energy and efficiency upgrades | New Jersey’s law represents a creative and proactive approach to climate action by redirecting data center energy demand toward home efficiency upgrades…
Zero-E Australia secures 5.3.4A approval for 145MWac solar-plus-storage site
Approval of a major renewable energy project advances climate action and clean energy goals. | The approval of a large-scale solar-plus-storage project directly advances SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) by inc…
19-year coal mine extension would save 1,500 jobs, hearing told
Coal mine extension approval increases emissions and undermines climate action. | The proposed coal mine extension prioritizes short-term economic gains and local job preservation over long-term climate stability and environmental health. W…