Climate & Carbon Transition

Middle East

The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is undergoing significant transformation, driven by a confluence of economic pressures, shifting alliances, and the ongoing impacts of climate change. As nations grapple

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/ 4 Oct 2025

GOAL OF THE MONTH – Goal 2 Zero Hunger - United Nations Sustainable Development

Global hunger remains a pressing issue, with recent statistics revealing that 8.2 percent of the population was undernourished in 2024, a slight decrease from 8.5 percent in 2023.

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/ 4 Oct 2025

GOAL OF THE MONTH – Goal 2 Zero Hunger - United Nations Sustainable Development

How to live a good life in difficult times: Yuval Noah Harari, Rory Stewart and Maria Ressa in conversation

The conversation among Yuval Noah Harari, Maria Ressa, and Rory Stewart highlights a pressing dilemma: how to navigate a world increasingly characterized by fragmentation and uncertainty. With the rise of

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/ 4 Oct 2025

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fat Bear Week

Fat Bear Week has emerged as a captivating phenomenon, drawing attention not only for its entertainment value but also for its deeper implications regarding wildlife conservation and climate change. This

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/ 4 Oct 2025

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fat Bear Week

Farmworkers in the Hottest Part of California Find State Funds to Cool Their Homes and Save on Energy

The extreme heat in California's Coachella Valley poses significant challenges for farmworkers like Beysi Vazquez, who labor in conditions where temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This relentless

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/ 4 Oct 2025

Farmworkers in the Hottest Part of California Find State Funds to Cool Their Homes and Save on Energy

The Sage Grouse Could Face More Development in Its Critical Habitat Under Trump

The potential for increased development in critical sage grouse habitats poses a significant threat to the species, particularly under the Trump administration's policies. Environmentalists are sounding alarms as

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/ 4 Oct 2025

The Sage Grouse Could Face More Development in Its Critical Habitat Under Trump

Viral emergence and pandemic preparedness in a One Health framework

Understanding the dynamics of viral emergence is critical in an era marked by increasing zoonotic diseases and global pandemics. Sikkema and Koopmans delve into the multifaceted drivers behind viral outbreaks,

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/ 4 Oct 2025

Viral emergence and pandemic preparedness in a One Health framework

Trump officials cut nearly $8bn in clean energy projects in Democratic states

The recent decision by the Trump administration to cancel $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which supported Kamala Harris in the last

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/ 4 Oct 2025

Advocates raise alarm over Pfas pollution from data centers amid AI boom

The rapid expansion of data centers, fueled by the surging demand for artificial intelligence, poses a significant environmental threat that extends beyond energy consumption and water usage. Public health advocates

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/ 4 Oct 2025

Economic conditions outlook, September 2025

The global economic landscape is poised for significant transformation as we approach 2025, with McKinsey experts highlighting critical challenges that could reshape market dynamics. Central to this discourse is the

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/ 29 Sep 2025

Economic conditions outlook, September 2025

The global economic landscape is poised for significant transformation as we approach 2025, with McKinsey experts identifying critical challenges that could reshape markets. Factors such as inflationary pressures, supply chain

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/ 29 Sep 2025

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

The increasing reliance on fossil fuels in the U.S. poses significant challenges for communities already grappling with climate change impacts. As the administration pushes for expanded fossil fuel production,

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/ 29 Sep 2025

As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

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