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Advancements in AI are making it possible for businesses to assess the financial impact of ESG investments in a fraction of the time previously required, according to a new article published by Harvard Business Review.

AI can make sustainability analysis more financially focused, say experts

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Advancements in AI are making it possible for businesses to assess the financial impact of ESG investments in a fraction…

Europe could be facing a 'serious pollinator crisis' unless coordinated action is taken to halt the decline of wild pollinator species, a new study has suggested.

Europe ‘at risk of a pollinator crisis’, study suggests

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Europe could be facing a ‘serious pollinator crisis’ unless coordinated action is taken to halt the decline of wild pollinator…

Climate change could reduce the GDP of Italy by as much as six percentage points by the middle of the decade, and double the refinancing risks of Italian debt, according to new research by the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).

Climate change could reduce Italy’s GDP by 6% by 2050

6 days ago1 week ago4 mins

Climate change could reduce the GDP of Italy by as much as six percentage points by the middle of the…

A new framework to help stakeholders in the electric vehicle battery industry navigate the trade-offs between cost, performance and sustainability has been developed by researchers at the University of Michigan.

New framework launched to help EV battery manufacturers balance cost, performance and sustainability

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A new framework to help stakeholders in the electric vehicle battery industry navigate the trade-offs between cost, performance and sustainability…

Consumers are more likely to support regenerative agriculture and other sustainable farming practices when their benefits are communicated in ways that are personally relevant,

Consumers more likely to support regenerative agriculture if benefits are communicated clearly

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Consumers are more likely to support regenerative agriculture and other sustainable farming practices when their benefits are communicated in ways…

A new study exploring the military climate strategies of 26 nations has found that most are making 'little progress' on reducing emissions, with just two having targets aligned with achieving net zero by 2050.

Most militaries making ‘little progress’ on reducing emissions, study finds

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A new study exploring the military climate strategies of 26 nations has found that most are making ‘little progress’ on…

The world's oceans experienced significant damage throughout the first year in which global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a new study led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has found.

Ocean heat damage now occurs all year-round, not just in summer

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The world’s oceans experienced significant damage throughout the first year in which global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,…

A new study led by researchers at Yale University has suggested that the way in which suburban neighbourhoods are designed in the United States plays a key role in increasing emissions and car dependency.

Suburban neighbourhood design plays a major part in driving emissions in US

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A new study led by researchers at Yale University has suggested that the way in which suburban neighbourhoods are designed…

As heat stress and air pollution continue to impact cities across Europe, UrbanAIR, a Horizon Europe-funded project running until the end of 2028 is helping urban areas better understand, predict and respond the risks associated with the changing climate.

UrbanAIR project helping cities better understand and tackle air pollution

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As heat stress and air pollution continue to impact cities across Europe, UrbanAIR, a Horizon Europe-funded project running until the…

The world's wealthiest 10% of people are responsible for between $1.7 trillion and $5.7 trillion worth of environmental damage every year, according to a new study led by the University of Oxford.

Wealthiest 10% responsible for up to $5.7 trillion a year in environmental damage

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The world’s wealthiest 10% of people are responsible for between $1.7 trillion and $5.7 trillion worth of environmental damage every…