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The Renewable Energy Association (REA) is putting demand at the centre of its UK geothermal conference on October 13. The day’s big question: who will actually buy the heat and power that geothermal projects can produce. Possible customers range from data centres and farms to heat networks, factories and cooling systems, and the REA wants
Yemen is often described through the vocabulary of war: conflict, displacement, hunger, poverty, collapsed institutions and humanitarian need. Increasingly, however, another reality must be placed at the center of the country’s future. Yemen is a climate-vulnerability crisis as much as it is a conflict crisis. The distinction matters because climate change is not an abstract
Think about the following question: Who are climate adaptation plans built around? Intuitively, one would answer that they are built around the people who actually live inside them, the affected communities. In reality, that is far from the truth; national adaptation plans are drafted by ministries and consultants, while financing strategies are designed and negotiated
Today’s ESG Updates Iran War Pushes Europe and Asia to Fast-Track Renewable Energy: Governments across Europe and Asia are racing to build out renewables after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG shipments, though the response has been uneven, China leaned into solar while India,
Climate communication is at a crossroads. The consequences of climate change have never been clearer — record-breaking heat, devastating floods, rising insurance costs, and growing pressure on food, water, and energy systems — but the discussion of climate change has gone quiet. News coverage has fallen by 38% since its peak in 2021, when the
Across many regions, the growing dependence on ultra-processed foods, sugary beverages, and highly salted products has become a significant health concern. That said, there is good news in providing two important micronutrient needs via salt. After decades of development and steadfast commitment by advocates and experts, common table salt can be fortified with both iron
Stripes, clusters and hotspots. The words might evoke images of wildlife habitats, or even weather maps. But according to new research, they also describe how misinformation spreads through society. According to the UN Global Risk Report 2024, misinformation and disinformation are not only a top global threat — they are the one countries feel least prepared
Today’s ESG Updates U.S. Targets Chinese AI Developer: Moonshot, creator of the Kimi K3 model, reportedly faces potential U.S. Entity List restrictions over allegations it distilled Anthropic’s latest AI model. Porsche Expands Workforce Reductions: The automaker has agreed to cut an additional 5,000 jobs, adding to 3,900 layoffs announced earlier this year. China Accelerates Green
Today’s ESG Updates UK Treasury Chooses Defense Over Climate: Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed former Defence Secretary John Healey as Chancellor instead of climate architect Ed Miliband, putting defense demands ahead of net-zero funding. Singapore Corporate Purpose Network Reaches Milestone: The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre recognized 481 businesses as Companies of Good in 2026,
Today’s ESG Updates Florida Data Center Development Stalled: Residents are pushing back against proposed data center projects through petitions and public meetings, citing concerns over noise, water use, energy demand, and impacts on local quality of life. South Korea Bets Big on AI: The government has unveiled an ambitious industrial strategy focused on advancing AI,
Today’s ESG Updates Spanish Watchdog Investigates Six Major Banks: The regulator will examine whether public statements influenced competition in mortgage pricing. UK to Ban Social Media for Under-16s: Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the move will restrict access to platforms like TikTok and Instagram to improve child safety online. CDP Announces Major Structural Overhaul: The
Today’s ESG Updates Biodiversity Loss Could Trigger Debt Crises: A new study estimates ecosystem decline could increase annual sovereign debt interest payments by $162 billion. AI Growth Set to Reshape Global Resource Use A UN study warns that data centers could consume 945 TWh of electricity annually by 2030, alongside rising pressure on water, land,