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‧How Renewable Asset-Backed Cryptocurrencies Are Accelerating the Green Shift
The fight against climate change demands innovative financial instruments to propel the transition towards a sustainable future. Enter renewable asset-backed cryptocurrencies, a novel concept merging the power of blockchain technology with the tangible value proposition of re…
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‧National Bank of Kuwait Primed for Landmark Green Bond Offering
Kuwait's National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the country's leading financial institution, is poised to make a significant stride in the area of sustainable finance by issuing its first-ever green bond. This move highlights a growing trend in the region towards environmenta…
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‧Saudi Arabia Bets on AI for Global Sustainability Push
Saudi Arabia's finance minister, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, has placed a significant wager on artificial intelligence (AI) as the key driver for global sustainable development. This ambitious vision was unveiled during a session titled "AI and Development:Challenges and Opp…
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‧Finnish Innovation Revs Up for Clean Energy
Finland is poised to become a leader in clean energy solutions thanks to a significant investment by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the European Union. Fueled by a €22. 8 million grant, VTT has launched a multi-pronged attack on clean energy challenges, focusing…
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‧U. S. Drought Monitor Struggles to Keep Pace with Arid Reality
For nearly a quarter-century, the U. S. Drought Monitor has served as the nation's go-to resource for assessing drought conditions. This weekly map, compiled by a team of experts, plays a crucial role in directing federal aid and informing water management decisions acros…
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‧Abundant Iron Paves the Way for Sustainable and Affordable Battery Revolution
Lithium-ion batteries power our modern world, from electric vehicles and laptops to smartphones and medical devices. But a key challenge lies in their cathodes, the positive electrode. Current options often rely on cobalt and nickel, which are expensive, environmentally damag…
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‧Wind Power Gains Traction in Saudi Arabia as Oil Dependence Wanes
Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, is witnessing a turning point in its energy sector. The kingdom recently signed agreements for a record-setting 1. 1 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity, marking a significant stride towards its ambitious target of awardin…
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‧Anesthesia Disparities Raise Concerns About Racial Bias in Healthcare
A new study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia explores a surprising link between climate change and racial disparities in healthcare. The title, "The Color of Climate Change:Can Choice of Anesthetic Be Institutionally Racist?" delves into the potential for env…
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‧Diaverum Charts Sustainability Course in 2023 ESG Report
Swedish multinational healthcare company Diaverum unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, outlining its sustainability efforts and future goals. The report highlights Diaverum's commitment to ESG principles throughout its operations, emphasiz…
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‧ACI World Assembly Paves Path for Greener Skies
The annual assembly of the Airports Council International (ACI) focused on charting a course towards a more sustainable future for the aviation industry. Key decisions were made to accelerate the industry's transition to environmentally conscious practices, with a focus o…
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‧Africa Sets Course for Sustainable Energy Future with Paris Declaration
African nations, alongside global investors and industry leaders, have signed the Africa-Paris Declaration on Energy Transition, Climate Justice and Energy Poverty. This landmark agreement signifies a united push for sustainable energy development across the continent. The de…
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‧Sungrow Lands Landmark Energy Storage Project
Sungrow, a leading name in solar inverter and energy storage systems, has secured a significant partnership to propel Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 plan. The company will supply a massive 160MW/760MWh energy storage system, along with 165MW of PV inverters, for AMA…
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‧Gulf Nations Face Weatherproofing Bill as Extreme Events Become Commonplace
A recent report by Oxford Analytica paints a concerning picture for Gulf countries. The analysis firm warns that the region must brace itself for a "new normal" of extreme weather events, necessitating significant investments in infrastructure upgrades. The report h…
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‧Airlines Soar Towards AI-Powered Contrail Reduction
Contrails, those wispy white streaks trailing airplanes, might seem innocuous, but they pack a surprising punch. These high-altitude ice clouds can trap heat, contributing significantly to aviation's climate impact. Now, airlines are taking aim at contrails with a weapon …
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‧AI Powering the Greening of Agriculture
Modern agriculture, while undeniably productive, has come under fire for its environmental impact. Excessive water usage, fertilizer runoff, and pesticide overuse are just a few of the concerns. However, a new wave of agricultural technology is emerging, with artificial intel…
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‧Asia Battered by Extreme Weather in 2023, UN Report Finds
A new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) paints a concerning picture for Asia, highlighting the continent as the global leader in weather-related disasters throughout 2023. Floods and storms were identified as the most destructive events, causing significan…
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‧Insufficient Climate Action Plans Demand Urgent COP28 Progress
A new report by the UN Climate Change raises concerns that current national climate action plans are inadequate to meet the ambitious goals set forth in the Paris Agreement. The report emphasizes the need for a significant acceleration of efforts to curb global greenhouse gas…
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‧Swift Emission Offsets
A new study published in the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand offers promising news for the fight against climate change. Researchers have found that wind farms can become net emitters of greenhouse gases within a remarkably short timeframe. The study, which review…
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‧Warming Temperatures, Worsening Brain Health
A recent study published in The Lancet Neurology suggests a troubling link between climate change and neurological health. Researchers found that rising temperatures and extreme weather events could exacerbate a variety of brain conditions, raising concerns about the potentia…
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‧Climate Change Takes Center Stage in Pollinator Decline
Pollinators, the buzzing and flitting architects of a healthy ecosystem, face a multitude of threats. Habitat loss due to urbanization and agriculture has long been a concern. But a recent study published in CABI Reviews identifies a more pervasive danger:climate change. The …