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• [New] By 2030, the global goal is to restore ecosystems and enhance biodiversity. Credibl ESG
• [New] The new and extended protected areas will help preserve some of Greece's most beautiful and ecologically significant mountain regions, offering a haven for biodiversity while also providing opportunities for travelers to experience nature at its best. Travel And Tour World
• [New] A fast-spreading marine pandemic is wiping out vital reef-grazing sea urchins, threatening ecosystems worldwide. ScienceDaily
• [New] Scientists from Mass General Brigham and the Broad Institute are exploring new therapeutic approaches and have identified a genetic modifier that could point toward a future treatment strategy. ScienceDaily
• [New] Foxes have contributed to the extinction of 16 native mammals in Australia, but that harvesting fox pelts will not make a dent in efforts to cull them. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] More than two-thirds of polar bears are predicted to become extinct by 2050, with researchers warning of total extinction by the end of this century. Euronews
• [New] Polar bears face total extinction by the end of this century, but scientists have found a small beacon of hope. Euronews
• [New] Under simulation models, increasing the skilled workforce by 9 percentage points could generate 9.3 million new jobs by 2030. Guidely
• [New] Local innovation: With more capital and compute located in-country, Indian startups can build next-generation products with lower latency and regulatory compliance, which could boost India as an AI exporter. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] The introduction of nature-based solutions is expected to enhance mobility, reduce flooding, boost climate resilience and enhance living conditions for Djibouti's rapidly growing urban population. allAfrica.com
• [New] More than 500 acres have regenerated into coastal sage scrub, alive with California gnatcatchers, a threatened bird species. Positive News
• [New] There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres stating, new funding for fossil fuel exploration and production infrastructure is delusional. Climate Clock
• [New] A $1 investment in nature-based adaptation for climate change results in $4 of environmental, social, and economic benefits through avoided losses and reduced risk. The Dirt
• [New] Organizations are likely to increase security spending from $213 billion in 2025 to $377 billion by 2028 as they adopt generative AI. Amazon Web Services
• [New] According to the 2026 Global Meetings and Events Forecast that AmEx GBT released in October, 50% of the 601 responding planners said they were using AI in some capacity on a regular basis, and 34% said they were routinely using it to generate creative event concepts and themes. Meetings Today
• [New] The forest roadmap to be developed for COP 31 in Turkey could help drive stronger alignment and transparency across UN processes - from the UN Forum on Forests' 2017-2030 plan to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's 2030 target to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. The Conversation
• [New] The world today faces interconnected global threats, ranging from pandemics and food insecurity to climate change, all of which exacerbate cross-species transmission of disease. One Health Initiative
• [New] Wyoming should not be expected to sacrifice a 100-mile cultural and ecological corridor without receiving a cumulative review. TheFencePost.com
• [New] Family history and genetic factors play a role; having a first-degree relative with lung cancer modestly increases risk, suggesting shared genetics and environmental exposures (American Cancer Society - Lung Cancer Risk Factors). Oncodaily - Oncology News, Insights, Stories
• [New] Thousands of glaciers across Canada could be saved from total extinction by the end of the century if humanity can bend the curve on global warming, a new global study suggested while offering a grim outlook on one of the world's icons of changing climate. northeastNOW
• [New] The study published Monday in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Climate Change estimates almost 80% of glaciers worldwide are set to vanish by 2100 at the planet's current warming trajectory of around 2.7 degrees above pre-industrial average. northeastNOW
• [New] Disney will be able to use select user-generated Sora videos on its streaming platform and access Sora's commercial tools in developing new content. The Cool Down

Last updated: 17 December 2025