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Ethiopia is actively reversing a century of severe deforestation through ambitious large-scale reforestation.Under the Green Legacy Initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the country has mobilized millions of citizens each year to plant billions of seedlings nationwide. Since the program's start, more than 32–40 billion seedlings have been planted (with official sources varying slightly in cumulative figures), countering the dramatic loss of nearly all original forest cover—estimated at over 95–98% decline over recent decades due to agriculture, fuelwood needs, and other pressures.The initiative has expanded forest and tree cover significantly, while also establishing dedicated funding mechanisms, such as the 2024 Green Legacy and Landscape Restoration Special Fund (allocating 0.5–1% of federal revenue annually). Annual targets remain high: for 2025, the goal was 7.5 billion seedlings, with ongoing efforts building toward even larger cumulative objectives in the coming years.Beyond ecological restoration, the program drives socioeconomic benefits by creating hundreds of thousands of green jobs—particularly in nurseries, seedling production, and land management—many going to women and youth. It enhances biodiversity, boosts soil health and water retention, strengthens agricultural resilience against drought and climate impacts, and supports long-term food security.This community-driven, government-backed effort has positioned Ethiopia as a standout example of bold climate action and landscape restoration in Africa and beyond, inspiring similar initiatives while demonstrating how national mobilization can deliver both environmental and human development gains.Did you know? 🎓

Ethiopia is actively reversing a century of severe deforestation through ambitious large-scale reforestation.Under the Green Legacy Initiative, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the country has mobilized millions of citizens each year to plant billions of seedlings nationwide. Since the program's start, more than 32–40 billion seedlings have been planted (with official sources varying...

Noel Reports · World · before 1 meat.

Ukraine’s General Staff says its forces struck a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system near Topoli in Luhansk region, a command and observation post near Terebreno in Russia’s Belgorod region and logistics depots in Rovenky on August 11. A day earlier, Ukrainian forces struck six Russian UAV control points at locations in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions and Russia’s Kursk region. The General Staff said the Buk-M3, command post and six UAV control nodes were put out of action.

Ukraine’s General Staff says its forces struck a Russian Buk-M3 air defense system near Topoli in Luhansk region, a command and observation post near Terebreno in Russia’s Belgorod region and logistics depots in Rovenky on August 11. A day earlier, Ukrainian forces struck six Russian UAV control points at locations in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions and Russia’s Kursk region. The General Staff sa...

Noel Reports · World · before 1 meat.

❗️Poland and the Baltic states are tightening security around critical infrastructure amid concerns Russia could stage a false-flag attack using Ukrainian-made drones. Lithuania deployed military personnel to help secure its LNG terminal, oil products terminal, a key power link with Poland and a hydro plant, while Latvia increased security around all critical infrastructure. A Baltic intelligence official said assessments indicate Russian agencies are planning a possible false-flag attack.

❗️Poland and the Baltic states are tightening security around critical infrastructure amid concerns Russia could stage a false-flag attack using Ukrainian-made drones. Lithuania deployed military personnel to help secure its LNG terminal, oil products terminal, a key power link with Poland and a hydro plant, while Latvia increased security around all critical infrastructure. A Baltic intelligence ...

Noel Reports · Policy · before 1 meat.

Ukraine’s National Guard received new armored radiation and chemical reconnaissance vehicles based on the Tisa platform, replacing Soviet-era UAZ-469RKhB vehicles. Built on the Toyota LC79 and compliant with NATO STANAG 4569 protection standards, they feature radiation and chemical sensors, automated data processing, a weather station, communications, satellite navigation, night vision and air filtration. Crews can monitor hazardous zones without leaving the vehicle.

Ukraine’s National Guard received new armored radiation and chemical reconnaissance vehicles based on the Tisa platform, replacing Soviet-era UAZ-469RKhB vehicles. Built on the Toyota LC79 and compliant with NATO STANAG 4569 protection standards, they feature radiation and chemical sensors, automated data processing, a weather station, communications, satellite navigation, night vision and air fil...

Noel Reports · World · before 1 meat.

Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Russia’s Orenburg region overnight on August 11.

Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Orsknefteorgsintez refinery in Russia’s Orenburg region overnight on August 11. A fire was recorded at the facility, while the extent of damage is still being assessed. The refinery can process around 6 million tonnes of oil annually and produces gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel, fuel oil, bitumen and other petroleum products.

Noel Reports · World · before 1 meat.

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation is searching for the black box of a MiG-29 lost in Odesa region yesterday.

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation is searching for the black box of a MiG-29 lost in Odesa region yesterday. A criminal case was opened under Article 416, Part 2 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code, covering violations of flight, flight preparation or aircraft operation rules that resulted in a crash. Investigators examined the area, collected wreckage and are questioning witnesses and military perso...

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Zelensky says Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircons and guided aerial bombs, killing 6 people and injuring 19.

Zelensky says Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircons and guided aerial bombs, killing 6 people and injuring 19. A fire was still being extinguished at one impact site. In Kyiv, a missile strike damaged an infectious diseases hospital and businesses, while strikes on substations in Kherson and Kharkiv caused outages. More than 120 drones were launched across Ukrain...

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Fire broke out at Rosneft’s Komsomolsk-on-Amur refinery in Khabarovsk Krai, around 6,500 km from Ukraine and far beyond demonstrated Ukrainian UAV strike ranges. Russia said auxiliary equipment ignited due to a technical failure and that the blaze was extinguished. No casualties were reported, fuel output continued at full volume, and there is no confirmation the incident resulted from a Ukrainian strike.

Fire broke out at Rosneft’s Komsomolsk-on-Amur refinery in Khabarovsk Krai, around 6,500 km from Ukraine and far beyond demonstrated Ukrainian UAV strike ranges. Russia said auxiliary equipment ignited due to a technical failure and that the blaze was extinguished. No casualties were reported, fuel output continued at full volume, and there is no confirmation the incident resulted from a Ukrainian...