Global average sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.1°C on 22 August, beating the previous daily record, which was set in March 2024, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S).

Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high in August

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Global average sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.1°C on 22 August, beating the previous daily record, which was set…

SustainabilityOnline: The Sustainability Brief – 24 August 2026

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With so much happening in the world of corporate sustainability, SustainabilityOnline is introducing The Sustainability Brief – a regular round-up…

The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings hotter, drier and windier conditions, according to a study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research.

Area of Europe affected by wildfires could triple by end of the century

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The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings…

UK politicians 'significantly overestimate' public opposition to policies designed to address climate change, a new study by the University of Cambridge has found.

British politicians ‘overestimate’ public opposition to climate policies, study finds

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UK politicians ‘significantly overestimate’ public opposition to policies designed to address climate change, a new study by the University of…

Investors tend to react more strongly to ESG downgrades when they have high expectations about a particular firm, according to a new report from Murdoch University.

ESG downgrades have a bigger impact when investor expectations are high

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Investors tend to react more strongly to ESG downgrades when they have high expectations about a particular firm, according to…

France is likely to face a significant test of grid resilience in the coming years as renewable energy and energy storage scale up alongside the country's continued reliance on nuclear power, according to new analysis from GlobalData.

France faces major ‘grid resilience test’ amid scaling up of renewable capacity

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France is likely to face a significant test of grid resilience in the coming years as renewable energy and energy…

Drug/medication waste ranks among healthcare's most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant attention, a vast share of medication loss stems from operational inefficiencies such as expired inventory, overstocking and dispensing processes that destroy recDrug/medication waste ranks among healthcare's most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant attention, a vast share of medication loss stems from operational inefficiencies such as expired inventory, overstocking and dispensing processes that destroy recoverable doses. overable doses.

Pharmacy automation – the hidden sustainability opportunity in healthcare?

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Op-ed by Mia Barnes, Body+Mind Magazine. Drug/medication waste ranks among healthcare’s most overlooked sustainability challenges. While clinical errors receive significant…

Ambition Into Action – Florence Henry, Head of Sustainability, Zone Americas, Nestlé

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SustainabilityOnline recently published its inaugural ‘Ambition Into Action’ report, featuring interviews with senior leaders about how they are turning sustainability vision into business…

China added 72.1 GW of solar to its renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 66% decline on the same period previous year.

China adds less solar, wind energy capacity in 2026

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China added 72.1 GW of solar to its renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2026, a 66%…

Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to a new study led by the University of Bath.

Trusted voices are key to encouraging adoption of climate-friendly behaviours

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Positive messages from trusted voices can play a key role in encouraging people to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours, according to…