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Introduction Parties to the 1972 Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter (London Convention) and the 1996 Protocol to the Convention (London Protocol)—two international treaties that aim to protect to the marine environment from human activities—are set to meet in the last week of October 2025. High on the agenda is […]
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Commercial Fridge Buying Guide: UL Certification and Energy Efficiency Explained
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Running a commercial kitchen means balancing food safety, smooth operations, and controlling costs. Refrigeration is at the heart of it all. A reliable fridge keeps ingredients fresh, ensures compliance with health codes, and supports daily service. But these heavy-duty machines also consume a lot of energy—often one of the biggest expenses in foodservice. That’s where […]
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Defining Success in Climate Litigation: Lessons from the KlimaSeniorinnen Judgment
The legal landscape for climate action is undergoing a paradigmatic shift. Whereas the primary focus was once on treaty negotiations and diplomacy, climate advocates are now increasingly turning to the courts. Yet as more rulings are handed down in favor of plaintiffs, important questions arise. Are these decisions driving meaningful change in States’ climate change […]
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IEA reiterates ‘no new oil and gas needed’ if global warming is limited to 1.5C
The world would not need to invest in new oil and gas projects if demand for the fuels fell in line with the 1.5C limit on global warming, says the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency has been under attack from the Trump administration in the US for saying that fossil-fuel use is on track […]
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How to build AI scaling laws for efficient LLM training and budget maximization
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When researchers are building large language models (LLMs), they aim to maximize performance under a particular computational and financial budget. Since training a model can amount to millions of dollars, developers need to be judicious with cost-impacting decisions about, for instance, the model architecture, optimizers, and training datasets before committing to a model. To anticipate […]
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Analysis: IPCC’s seventh assessment has record-high representation from global south
The upcoming assessment cycle of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will be authored by more experts from global south institutions than ever before, Carbon Brief analysis finds. More than 660 scientists from 90 countries have been selected to write the three “working group” reports that will form the core of the IPCC’s seventh […]
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From Sidelines to Center Stage: Conferences of the Parties (COPs) as Legal Playmakers
The trilogy of climate advisory opinions from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) marks a watershed moment not only for climate litigation but also for understanding the evolving role of Conferences of the Parties (COPs) in international […]
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Can we just figure it out for the children? Or for the Babies
Cheeky chubby babies, I love ‘em. I have had the great pleasure of being around some littles this past year. I have a 7 month old great niece and 3 of my bonus daughters have babies under 13 months. I also have young friends who have made a difficult decision to not bring children into […]
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Machine-learning tool gives doctors a more detailed 3D picture of fetal health
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For pregnant women, ultrasounds are an informative (and sometimes necessary) procedure. They typically produce two-dimensional black-and-white scans of fetuses that can reveal key insights, including biological sex, approximate size, and abnormalities like heart issues or cleft lip. If your doctor wants a closer look, they may use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which uses magnetic fields […]
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AI: Five charts that put data-centre energy use – and emissions – into context
Artificial intelligence (AI) has undergone a rapid expansion in recent years. Tech leaders have hailed an “AI revolution” – predicting “transformative” effects for humanity – while some governments have set their sights on AI-driven economic growth. Yet, the industry is also facing scrutiny on many fronts, from inaccuracies in AI outputs through to the threat […]
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Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal: MRV Challenges and Recommendations
The field of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is ethically and technically complex. It encompasses a wide range of approaches – from tree planting to ocean alkalinity enhancement to electrochemical capture – each with their own delivery timelines, costs, and ecological impacts. They raise common concerns: Are they a distraction from cutting emissions? How much carbon […]
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Debriefed 12 September 2025: Africa calls for promised finance; Deadly heat linked to big oil; How to tackle net-zero backlash
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week Africa’s second climate summit ‘NOT CHARITY’: At the second Africa climate summit held in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia this week, leaders “chastised developed nations for failing to honor [climate finance] pledges” and said they will “tap the […]
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Analysis: UK foreign aid for nature hits £800m record due to cash for carbon credits
The UK’s climate-aid spending on “nature protection and restoration” reached record levels of nearly £800m last year, according to government figures obtained by Carbon Brief. The data suggests the UK is on track to achieve its five-year pledge to provide £3bn in nature-related funds for developing countries by 2026. Funding for forest protection has also […]
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Climate Generation’s Guide to Climate Week NYC 2025
With Climate Week NYC 2025 just around the corner, Climate Generation is thrilled to spotlight events centering frontline and BIPOC leadership, all open to the public! Whether you are tuning in from across the nation or are in New York City, we’ve found virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that we hope will educate, motivate, and […]
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International Law’s Administrative Law Turn and the Paris Agreement
In the recent Advisory Opinion on States’ Obligations in respect of Climate Change (AO, 2025) various remarks by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) lean into an increasingly “administrative” law turn in international law. Administrative law, particularly in the common law, often focuses on the acceptability of the procedures through which government decisions are made. […]
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Beyond the filter: what’s happening in industrial air pollution management?
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A UK Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) waste-to-energy plant (image credit: Lührfilter). In many industries, it’s simply no longer practical to tackle air pollution management with “bolt-on” solutions, and you can’t address regulatory requirements such as BREFs by simply adding an appropriate filter or catalyst to a process. Envirotec explored the latest thinking in industrial air […]
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DoE selects MIT to establish a Center for the Exascale Simulation of Coupled High-Enthalpy Fluid–Solid Interactions
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DoE/NNSA) recently announced that it has selected MIT to establish a new research center dedicated to advancing the predictive simulation of extreme environments, such as those encountered in hypersonic flight and atmospheric re-entry. The center will be part of the fourth phase of NNSA’s Predictive Science Academic Alliance […]
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Cropped 10 September 2025: Flooded ‘food baskets’; Brazil eyes forest finance; Resilient rice
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s fortnightly Cropped email newsletter. Subscribe for free here. Key developments Flooded food baskets AG EMERGENCY: Flash flooding has destroyed thousands of acres of crops in Punjab, a […]
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