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Google’s offshore wind leap in Taiwan sets new bar for Asia’s clean energy future

A massive hole the size of Switzerland opened in Antarctica’s sea ice

U.S. Wildlife Refuges Begin Cleanup of Abandoned Oil Wells

New York State Pension Fund Commits $2.4 Billion to Climate Investment Strategies

IBM and ESA Launch TerraMind: The New AI Model for Earth and Climate Monitoring

Nitrous Oxide: The Unseen Climate Threat Lurking in Our Farmlands

Greenland Fossil Discovery Stuns and Worries Scientists: “Don’t Buy a Beach House"

A groundbreaking fossil discovery beneath Greenland’s massive ice sheet has revealed that the island’s center was once ice-free, hosting a tundra ecosystem with plants and insects. The findings—based on soil preserved under nearly two miles of ice—suggest Greenland’s ice sheet melted during past warm periods, even under modest climate changes. Scientists say this serves as a stark warning: if current global warming continues, it could lead to rapid ice loss and a sea-level rise of over 20 feet, threatening coastal cities worldwide.

India to Review ESG Disclosures for Listed Companies Amid Industry Pushback

India's SEBI will begin reviewing its ESG disclosure mandates next month, including potential easing of requirements for smaller firms. The move reflects industry pushback against supply chain data mandates and aligns with similar global efforts to fine-tune sustainability regulations.

Microsoft Exceeds 2025 Zero-Waste Goal with 90.9% Hardware Circularity

Microsoft has surpassed its 2025 zero-waste target by achieving a 90.9% hardware circularity rate in 2024. Through global Circular Centers, collaborative partnerships, and sustainable packaging innovation, the company is redefining cloud infrastructure with a focus on long-term, low-impact environmental design.

UK Unveils Integrity Principles to Boost Trust in Carbon and Nature Credit Markets

With carbon and nature credit markets projected to grow exponentially, the UK is laying the groundwork for a new era of credible, investable environmental finance. Its integrity principles seek to balance corporate climate ambition with transparency and scientific rigor—while positioning the UK as a global leader in high-integrity carbon markets.

Crux Raises $50M to Build Central Capital Markets Platform for Clean Energy Financing

Crux’s $50 million Series B marks a critical milestone in scaling a centralized capital markets platform purpose-built for the clean economy. Backed by an expanding network of institutional capital and driven by a mission to streamline clean energy financing, Crux is well positioned to play a pivotal role in deploying billions into the infrastructure needed to meet climate and energy goals worldwide.

Ocean Temperatures Are Rising Faster Than Expected — And Likely to Accelerate

Ocean surface temperatures are now rising four times faster than they were in the late 1980s, driven primarily by a greenhouse gas–induced energy imbalance. This acceleration fuels stronger storms, rising sea levels, and disrupted ecosystems. Long-term satellite data confirms that natural cycles alone can’t explain the trend. Scientists emphasize the urgent need for improved monitoring and global emissions cuts—because the ocean’s heat uptake is no longer just a climate signal, it’s a planetary warning.