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As the realities of climate change become increasingly dire, communities worldwide face devastating impacts, from rising sea levels to extreme weather events, disproportionately affecting those who have contributed the least to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this context, impacted individuals and communities are increasingly seeking recourse in international and regional courts and tribunals to clarify […]
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The hidden value in EPR reporting data
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The introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has rattled many industries, with companies concerned about potential cost increases. However, EPR may also present an opportunity to reduce disposal costs or even cash in on some commercial waste. Recycling rebate experts at BusinessWaste.co.uk are advising business owners to re-evaluate their waste to discover if they could […]
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Applying advanced waste reduction strategies in modern warehousing
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This article contains sponsored content. Modern warehouses generate an estimated 2.5 million tonnes of operational waste annually across the UK, with packaging materials accounting for nearly 60% of this total. Traditional recycling approaches, while valuable, only address waste after it has been created. Advanced waste reduction strategies focus on prevention, optimisation, and systemic change to […]
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Scottish wild boar numbers to rise signifcantly over the next 50 years, new model predicts
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A group of wild boar caught on a trail cam at at Bunloit Estate (image credit: James Hutton Institute) New modelling has predicted a significant rise in Scotland’s boar population over the next 50 years – with hotspots persisting in the West Highlands, Dumfries and Galloway, northern Moray and Aberdeenshire, and Perthshire. Once extinct in […]
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Sustainable Performance Tires: Green Materials and Eco-Friendly Innovation
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Performance tires are evolving. Once known primarily for speed, grip, and responsiveness, they are now at the center of a green revolution in tire manufacturing. With buyers demanding eco-conscious solutions, tire makers are rethinking compounds, production methods, and recycling processes. Today, sustainable performance tires blend driving excitement with environmental responsibility. What Makes a Tire “Sustainable”? […]
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The Endangerment Finding: The Local Perspective Matters Right Now (Template Comment Letter Linked)
[Here and at the end of this post, a template comment letter is linked for local governments to adapt for their own comments in the Endangerment Finding rule making process.] On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its proposed repeal of the “Endangerment Finding,” the scientific and legal predicate for federal […]
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Closing the Silences: Using the ICJ’s Interpretive Method to Read Its Climate Opinion
The International Court of Justice’s (ICJ’s) Advisory Opinion on Climate Change arrived with force. Given its far-reaching implications, there is no doubt that the opinion now will be subject to conflicting interpretations. In this post, I highlight the interpretive compass that the opinion supplies to those who will now interpret what the ICJ is saying […]
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DeBriefed 29 August 2025: Record wildfires; Solar myths factchecked; Climate veteran on COP reform
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week Broken records FIRES: Wildfires have burned through more than 1m hectares of land across the EU, making 2025 the worst year on record, the Guardian reported. Blazes in the EU have burned four times as much land […]
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7 Pandas Tricks for Efficient Data Merging
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Data merging is the process of combining data from different sources into a unified dataset.
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Livescope Power Guide: Battery Types, Sizes, and Setups
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Garmin LiveScope has changed how people fish. Now, anglers can see fish and things under the water in real time because of clear sonar images. To get the most out of this new tool, you must have a reliable power source. The one you pick, how big it is, and how you set it up […]
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What Educators Need This Year, and How We’re Showing Up
This July, we marked a milestone, Climate Generation’s 20th annual Summer Institute! For two decades, this cornerstone event of the Teach Climate Network (TCN) has brought educators together to share teaching tips, instructional resources, and build community. Each year, the TCN Cohort Coalition and participants of the Summer Institute help shape the TCN offerings by […]
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MIT researchers develop AI tool to improve flu vaccine strain selection
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Every year, global health experts are faced with a high-stakes decision: Which influenza strains should go into the next seasonal vaccine? The choice must be made months in advance, long before flu season even begins, and it can often feel like a race against the clock. If the selected strains match those that circulate, the […]
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Factcheck: 16 misleading myths about solar power
Solar power is already providing the “cheapest electricity in history” and is expected to play a pivotal role in the global transition away from fossil fuels. The technology accounted for two-thirds of the world’s new electricity capacity and two-fifths of new generation in 2024, according to the thinktank Ember. Yet, this rapid expansion has triggered […]
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First CO2 injections mark milestone for Norway’s Longship CCS project
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Onshore storage tanks at the processing hub in Øygarden (image credit: Ruben Soltvedt) The first captured CO₂ has been injected into the subsea reservoir – 100km off the west coast of Norway – being used for Longship, the Norwegian government-backed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, said to be one of the most ambitious in […]
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Can Africa Still Drill? What the ICJ Climate Opinion Means for Oil and Gas Exploration in Africa
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) adopted its advisory opinion on climate change. While the ICJ found that any State suffering from climate change can bring charges against others for their contribution to climate change, the opinion does not distinguish between the obligations of developed and developing States (except where treaty law […]
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Comment: Effective waste management in the age of e-waste
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Investing in the design of modular and repairable electronics extends product lifecycles and reduces the volume of e-waste generated. By Xavier Hubert, Head of Circular Economy, Global Services & Solutions with contract electronics manufacturer Flex Responsible management of e-waste is no longer about recycling or disposal. The focus is rapidly shifting from waste management to […]
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10 Useful NumPy One-Liners for Time Series Analysis
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Working with time series data often means wrestling with the same patterns over and over: calculating moving averages, detecting spikes, creating features for forecasting models.
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Cropped 27 August 2025: ‘Frustrating’ Amazon summit; Workplace heat hazards; Record European wildfires
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 Amazon summit leaves observers ‘frustrated’ MISSING THE TARGET: The fifth summit of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization […]
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