MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — In a transformative move to secure the energy backbone of the artificial intelligence revolution, Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion in cash plus the assumption of debt. Announced on December 22, 2025, the acquisition signals […]
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Global green bond and loan issuance has surged to a record $947 billion, driven by soaring electricity demand linked to artificial intelligence and rapid expansion of energy‑intensive digital infrastructure. The figures, compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence and reported across multiple outlets, show investors continuing to pour capital into climate‑focused assets despite policy rollbacks in the United […]
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Beko, one of Europe’s largest home appliance manufacturers, has secured a $108 million (€100 million) sustainability‑linked loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), marking a significant step in the company’s push toward cleaner energy, advanced manufacturing and climate‑resilient operations. The financing package is designed to expand Beko’s renewable energy capacity, strengthen energy‑efficient production, and enhance […]
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the probability of extinction is critical for effective management and conservation. While such assessment mainly depends on rigorous and standardized monitoring (the best of the best data), recent research from Acevedo-Charry et al (2025) features a complementary way that data gathered from volunteers can help estimate probability of extinction. A version of this post […]
Continue ReadingJuntao Zhu, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discusses his article: Loss of resource-conservative species affects plant phylogenetic and functional structure under long-term snow addition The alpine meadows on the Tibetan Plateau are unique ecosystems shaped by a harsh climate and traditional yak grazing. But as the […]
Continue ReadingComprender la probabilidad de extinción es fundamental para una gestión y conservación eficaces. Si bien dicha evaluación depende principalmente de un monitoreo riguroso y estandarizado (con los mejores datos disponibles), una investigación reciente de Acevedo-Charry et al (2025) presenta una forma complementaria en la que los datos recopilados por voluntarios pueden ayudar a estimar la […]
Continue ReadingOlivia Vought, University of Michigan, discusses her article: Earlier snowmelt increases the strength of the carbon sink in montane meadows unequally across the growing season In cold, mountain regions, the climate is warming, causing snow to melt earlier. In fact, winters are changing faster than the warmer seasons in many seasonally cold places. However, how […]
Continue ReadingCSRHub has ingested a list produced by California’s Air Resources Board (CARB). The 3,127 companies on this list are those that this US state agency feels may be affected by California’s new climate disclosure laws.
Continue ReadingThe published calendars reflect the cancellation of allowances relating to 2024 phase in of maritime emissions in the EU ETS and the inclusion of non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport activities. Maritime transport has been included in the EU ETS since 2024, with shipping companies required to surrender allowances for 40% of their emissions […]
Continue ReadingReforestation is widely promoted as a way to mitigate climate change by capturing carbon from the atmosphere. However, its real success depends on how trees invest (allocate) the carbon they capture, that is, how much they invest to grow leaves, stems or roots, particularly under warmer and drier conditions. In this study, we analysed how […]
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