Will climate change lead to more or less sunshine on the forest floor in spring? |

[ad_1] Mark Vellend, from Université de Sherbrooke, and Hasanki Gamhewa, from the Ministry of Natural Resources of Ontario, Canada, discuss their article: The duration of high spring light for understory plants: Contrasting responses to spatial and temporal temperature variation Early spring is the best time for field work in the deciduous forests of southern Québec. […]

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Overcoming writing and publishing barriers – The Applied Ecologist

[ad_1] In this blog post, Martin Nuñez, one of Journal of Applied Ecology’s Senior Editors tells us about the importance of being able to write effectively and how his latest book can help researchers to do just that. © Nuñez 2025, drawn by Walter Policelli Working as an editor for Journal of Applied Ecology has […]

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🌍 Central Asia Unites Under UN Global Compact to Drive Sustainable Business Growth

Almaty, August 2025 — In a landmark move to accelerate sustainable development and ethical business practices, the United Nations Global Compact has officially launched the Central Asia Network, connecting over 140 companies across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This multi-country initiative marks the region’s formal integration into the world’s largest corporate sustainability platform. 🤝 […]

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⚡ Nuveen Secures $1.3 Billion in First Close of Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II

New York, August 2025 — Nuveen, a leading global investment manager, has announced the successful first close of its Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), raising $1.3 billion in initial commitments toward a $2.5 billion target. The fund is designed to deliver tailored private credit solutions across the energy and sustainable infrastructure […]

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Documenting decades of change in urban ancient woodlands – The Applied Ecologist

[ad_1] Holly Claire Woo shares her team’s experience investigating the impact of urbanisation on ancient woodlands in the UK. Imagine yourself in an ancient woodland: with a dappled canopy of broadleaf trees, some showing signs of historic coppicing, and a carpet of English bluebells, studded with Wood Anemones, Greater Stitchwort, Early Purple orchids, Herb Paris […]

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🌲 J.P. Morgan Backs $210M Financing for Chestnut Carbon’s Large-Scale Afforestation Projects

August 2025 — New York, NYIn a landmark move for climate finance, J.P. Morgan has arranged a $210 million credit facility for U.S.-based Chestnut Carbon, marking one of the first large-scale project finance transactions in the voluntary carbon market. The deal is underpinned by a 25-year, 7-million-ton carbon credit offtake agreement with Microsoft, positioning Chestnut’s […]

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☀️ Arevon Completes $2 Billion Eland Solar-Plus-Storage Facility in California

Kern County, California — August 2025Arevon Energy has officially commissioned its landmark Eland Solar-plus-Storage Project, a $2 billion clean energy infrastructure spanning two phases in California’s Mojave Desert. The facility is now fully operational, delivering 758 MW of solar capacity and 300 MW / 1,200 MWh of battery storage, making it one of the largest […]

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Impacts of proactive health management on cattle and horse diets and dung biodiversity in Danish rewilding areas – The Applied Ecologist

[ad_1] Emil S. Thomassen explains the recent diet study of rewilded cattle and horses, showing functional differences between the two species and reveals the impacts of management actions on this functionality as described in their latest research. The use of DNA metabarcoding for herbivorous diet analysis is a promising tool, yielding high-resolution data on plant […]

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Ford’s $5 Billion EV Investment Plan: A Bold Move to Challenge China’s Automotive Dominance

In a decisive pivot to counter mounting competition from Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, Ford Motor Company has announced a sweeping $5 billion investment to develop a new generation of affordable, software-defined EVs. The initiative, described by CEO Jim Farley as Ford’s “Model T moment,” marks a radical departure from traditional manufacturing and signals a […]

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🚚 DHL Supply Chain Launches Hydrogen Trucks in Japan to Cut Logistics Emissions

Tokyo, Japan — August 2025DHL Supply Chain has initiated a pilot program in Japan deploying hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FC) trucks, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing logistics operations in Asia. The initiative is part of a government-supported project aimed at promoting next-generation energy solutions for transportation and aligns with DHL Group’s broader sustainability roadmap. 🔋 […]

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