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Climate, ecology, sustainability, biodiversity, and energy transition.

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Briefing: Q&A: How climate change and war threaten Iran’s water supplies

Strategic angle: Climate change, war and mismanagement are putting Iran’s water supply under major strain, experts warn.

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Briefing: Seagrass is a secret weapon against climate change. Can eco-moorings protect it from boat anchors?

Strategic angle: Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.

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Briefing: White House plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab moves forward

Strategic angle: The White House is advancing its proposal to restructure a key climate research facility.

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Briefing: Self-regenerating catalyst restores its own performance, advancing CO₂ conversion technology

Strategic angle: Innovative catalyst technology promises to enhance carbon dioxide conversion efficiency, crucial for carbon neutrality.

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Briefing: Wetlands in Brazil's Cerrado are carbon-storage powerhouses

Strategic angle: A new study reveals the significant role of Brazil's Cerrado wetlands in carbon storage, rivaling the Amazon rainforest.

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Briefing: The secret superpower of Brazil’s vast savanna

Strategic angle: The Amazon rainforest gets all the attention, but the neighboring cerrado stores massive amounts of carbon in its peaty soils.

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Briefing: ‘Weakening climate leadership’: Is the EU’s 2040 emissions target ambitious enough?

Strategic angle: Experts warn that the EU’s interim climate targets are being ‘undermined’ by a loophole that comes into effect in 2036.

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Briefing: Mining Threatens Wildlife in Earth’s Most Precious Places

Strategic angle: The impact of mining activities on wildlife in critical ecosystems.

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Briefing: King penguins are getting a boost from climate change – but it might not be good news

Strategic angle: “Winning for this species might mean losing for another species,” one scientist warns.

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Briefing: Exclusive: How the meat industry is quietly keeping its emissions off the climate agenda

Strategic angle: Euronews Green exclusive: Big Agriculture’s ‘hidden’ climate strategy has been exposed in a new report.

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Briefing: Plants pause, play and fast-forward their growth depending on types of climate stress

Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants manage their growth in response to climate stress, aiding in recovery and food production.

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Briefing: Florida's most at-risk bat moves into safer artificial roosts

Strategic angle: Endangered bonneted bats find refuge in man-made habitats as natural options dwindle.

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Briefing: How volcanic eruptions and internal climate cycles jointly shape Asian monsoon rainfall

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact of volcanic activity and climate patterns on monsoon variability in Asia.

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Briefing: Sale of rat poisons could be restricted to protect Australian wildlife

Strategic angle: Regulator recommends rodenticides be removed from Bunnings and supermarkets shelves and sold only to licensed professionals.

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Briefing: Study reveals how Ethiopia's hyenas combat climate change, save money for waste management and prevent disease

Strategic angle: Research shows spotted hyenas play a crucial role in reducing carbon emissions and managing waste in urban areas.

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Briefing: CCC: Net-zero will protect UK from fossil-fuel price shocks

Strategic angle: The cost of cutting UK emissions to net-zero is less than the cost of continuing reliance on fossil fuels.

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Briefing: Moisture-powered polymers could make cleaning CO₂ from air more efficient

Strategic angle: Innovative materials may enhance carbon capture technology amidst rising atmospheric CO₂ levels.

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Briefing: Maryland’s Main Energy Producer Is Nuclear And Growing — But Concerns About Nuclear Energy Remain

Strategic angle: Maryland's reliance on nuclear energy is increasing, sparking debates over safety and sustainability.

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Briefing: Rare Earth Metals Market to create USD 14.4 Billion of Business Opportunities as EV Magnets and Energy Transition Demand Increased

Strategic angle: The growing demand for electric vehicle magnets and energy transition initiatives is set to boost the rare earth metals market significantly.

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Strategic view: Heatwaves driving recent ‘surge’ in compound drought and heat extremes

Strategic implications in focus: Drought and heatwaves occurring together – known as “compound” events – have surged across the globe.