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WHAT'S NEXT?: Dealing with climate change over the next 15 years will require $6 trillion USD in annual investment. Organizations, large and small, will increasingly be pressured to deal with the effects of global climate change or face increased costs through not fully adopting sustainable policies. Instantly explore what’s changing and likely to impact your organization and how to mitigate the threat for the benefit of all mankind.

• [New] Polymetallic nodules contain minerals well suited for electric vehicles and grid storage, but scientists warn that the world may be starting a new chapter of environmental degradation before closing the last. Metal Tech News
• [New] Pacific Island countries produce just 0.03% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, but face some of the most severe climate-related health threats, including vector-borne diseases. The Guardian
• [New] As the grid penetration of solar, wind, and other renewable sources increases, the climate and health benefits of vehicle electrification are projected to grow substantially, meaning less carbon emissions and fewer premature deaths worldwide. Nature
• [New] Restoring and enhancing soil health is essential for ensuring soil security and providing climate resilience, as soil carbon accounts for one-fourth of the potential for nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change and soils support over half of global biodiversity. Nature
• [New] Volts is a reminder that sustained research and investment in a new technology can change the world for the better, offering us hope on climate change, cheap electricity and energy independence from petrostates. Science|Business
• [New] As the pressure to be more environmentally focused grows, 2025 will see a marked increase in the adoption of sustainable distribution practices amongst organizations to reduce their carbon footprint and implement eco-friendly solutions. Industrial Supply Magazine
• [New] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to rescind its own endangerment finding, a scientific determination that greenhouse-gas emissions endanger public health and therefore require regulation. Winssolutions
• [New] Climate scientists are in clear agreement: in order to avoid ever worsening disasters and disruptions to our societies, the world must rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Scientific American
• [New] Current national climate plans - for 195 Parties to the Paris Agreement taken together - would lead to a 2.6% decrease in global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. United Nations
• [New] Africa faces severe climate challenges, including droughts, floods, deforestation, and rising sea levels, which threaten agricultural productivity and food security, and will potentially reduce rain-fed yields by up to 50% by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and Deforestation-Free Products Regulation will require many companies, including large US-based multinationals, to identify, prevent, and address environmental and human rights risks across their global operations. Plan A Academy
• [New] Hydrogen and its derivatives such as ammonia, methanol and certain sustainable aviation fuels are therefore essential to support the EU's commitment to reach climate neutrality by 2050 and in its objective to become independent from Russian fossil fuels by the end of 2027. Energy
• Private investment in renewable power, transmission and distribution will be key to Mexico's capacity to introduce more renewables in the fuel mix and achieve its climate goals. ReVista
• Environmentally, the increase in renewable energy will help Mexico reduce its carbon emissions. PVKnowhow
• As the world transitions toward carbon neutrality and sustainable development, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are reshaping how organizations assess risk, create value, and define long-term strategy. Glue Up
• Proposing draft State regulations is a crucial step to further electrify the transportation sector and help New York achieve its climate requirement of reducing greenhouse gases 85% by 2050, while also reducing air pollution, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Governor Kathy Hochul
• In 2025, challenges such as AI-powered bots, aviation cyber threats, climate extremes, and wrongful detention make proactive risk planning critical. MitKat Advisory Services Pvt Ltd
• Over the next few years, EU experts in policy, regulation and project management will work side-by-side with the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia and the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme. Hydrogen Fuel News
• As efforts intensify around the world to cut carbon emissions and address climate change, researchers at the University of Sharjah are exploring a powerful new technology that could transform how we produce and manage energy: AI-powered digital twins. SciTechDaily
• As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, researchers at the University of Sharjah are turning to a cutting-edge technology that could reshape the future of energy: AI-powered digital twins. ScienceDaily
• A discounted cash flow analysis reveals a stark disconnect: ExxonMobil's current valuation assumes a business as usual scenario, but a Carbon Tax scenario - where climate policies accelerate - could slash its equity value by 50-70%. Ainvest

Last updated: 17 August 2025