Liana diversity and density in Ghana show positive association with precipitation, precisely opposite to pantropical trends |

[ad_1] Bismark Ofosu-Bamfo, University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani, Ghana, discusses his article: Patterns and drivers of liana community structure across five forest ecosystem types in Ghana In recent years, ecologists in the tropics have dedicated a good amount of research to understand the pattern and drivers of community assemblages of woody climbing […]

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Could the Freshwater Network help to solve the freshwater biodiversity crisis? – The Applied Ecologist

[ad_1] Three authors of a new paper from Freshwater Habitats Trust explain how a new approach to managing the whole freshwater environment – the Freshwater Network – could help us reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity across England, Wales and beyond. © Freshwater Habitats Trust What is the Freshwater Network?The Freshwater Network is: 1. A […]

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Japanese Firms Launch Human Rights Framework for Carbon Credit Projects

TOKYO — Three major Japanese companies—Tokyo Gas, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, and Nippon Koei—have jointly developed a “Framework for Respecting Human Rights by Companies Involved in Carbon Credit Generation Projects,” aimed at strengthening ethical standards in climate-related initiatives. Announced in August 2025, the framework outlines evaluation criteria and management systems to ensure that […]

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New EU studies explore purchasing programme to boost permanent carbon removals in Europe

[ad_1] To achieve climate neutrality and move towards net-negative emissions, Europe must rapidly scale up permanent carbon dioxide removals (CDR). However, there is still not enough demand, which remains a key barrier for large-scale deployment of these technologies. To address this gap, DG CLIMA is exploring the design of an EU-wide purchasing programme for permanent CDR to […]

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Reinforcing the Core of Ecosystem Health

[ad_1] Xiaobo Yuan and Yaodan Zhang, from Lanzhou University in China, discuss their article: Soil microbial networks mediate long-term effects of nitrogen fertilization on ecosystem multiservices Nitrogen (N) fertilization caused by anthropogenic activities such as fertilizer application and fossil fuel combustion have significantly impacted the capacity of ecosystems to support key services such as nutrient […]

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Listening to solitary bees to learn about their activity patterns – The Applied Ecologist

[ad_1] Susič et al. share their experience studying solitary bee activity at nesting boxes using passive acoustic monitoring and analysing the data using neural networks. © Anton Gradišek There are thousands of species of solitary bees and they play important roles in their ecosystems, the best known being the pollinators of various plants. Several species […]

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FedEx Expands Electric Fleet in Hong Kong to Advance Sustainability Goals

HONG KONG — FedEx has added six new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its Hong Kong delivery fleet, reinforcing its commitment to achieving carbon-neutral global operations by 2040. The vehicles, each with a 913-kilogram load capacity and a 264-kilometer range per charge, are optimized for last-mile deliveries in high-traffic urban areas. The move responds to […]

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BBVA Secures €1 Billion Through Green Bond Amid Robust Investor Demand

BBVA has raised €1 billion via a 10-year senior non-preferred (SNP) green bond, maturing in 2035, in a transaction that drew €2.9 billion in investor orders—nearly triple the issue size. The strong demand enabled the bank to tighten pricing from mid-swap plus 135 basis points to a final spread of 108 basis points, marking the […]

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China Launches Green Debt Pilot to Attract Global Investment

China has introduced a pilot program to draw international capital into its green economy by easing foreign debt financing rules for environmentally focused projects. The initiative, led by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), covers 16 regions including Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, and Qingdao. Under the program, non-financial companies are encouraged to raise funds from […]

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Federal Judge Orders Closure of Florida Detention Center Over Environmental Violations

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the shutdown of the migrant detention facility in Florida known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” citing severe environmental damage to the Florida Everglades, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ruling, issued by District Judge Kathleen Williams, mandates that operations at the site be wound down within 60 days. It prohibits the […]

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