Good morning – here’s today’s good climate news.

🌎 Why it’s time for ‘deep change’

A new UN report urges that radical, socially transformative change is necessary if we hope to avert the climate crisis and catastrophic biodiversity loss. So far, we’ve barely scratched the surface when it comes to addressing the symptoms, let alone tackling the root causes of these crises. To do so, we’ll have to overturn our convenience-obsessed, materialistic culture – no small task, but in the same way that smoking has become stigmatised, the researchers argue our way of treating the earth like a dumping ground could one day become a relic of the past.

☀️ The mini-grids transforming rural communities

In Nigeria, solar panels are bringing cheap electricity to remote communities, powering local businesses, speeding up food production, and lighting paths for women fetching water at night. The potential of these mini-grids is huge: despite sunshine being abundant across the African continent, around 600 million people lack access to reliable energy.

 🚽 Flush with potential

For US states facing droughts, there’s one clear (or soon-to-be clear…) solution: recycled toilet water. Once purified, this wastewater is perfectly safe, and could massively reduce the pressure on natural water sources, especially as populations continue to rise. It can even be done at the household level, with one startup treating wastewater for non-drinking purposes – which can reduce water demand by up to 95%.

Now we’re heading off on Easter break – we’ll see you next week. In the meantime:

✉️ The Green Light recommends

From pig to plate, the food industry is massive, fast-moving – and it loves its secrets. Want to know how people, companies, and governments shape what ends up on your fork? Step into the Food Jungle.