Microsoft has entered a $6.2 billion agreement with AI hyperscaler Nscale and Norwegian industrial firm Aker to develop a renewable-powered AI data infrastructure in Northern Norway. The five-year project, dubbed “Stargate Norway,” will deliver computing capacity fueled entirely by hydropower, supporting Europe’s push for sovereign cloud capabilities. The site is expected to host up to […]
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Galvanize, a global asset manager specializing in decarbonization, has unveiled a new Credit and Capital Solutions strategy anchored by a $1.3 billion investment from a leading institutional backer. The initiative aims to finance energy transition projects across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, targeting sectors such as electrification, efficiency, manufacturing, and resilience. The strategy offers flexible […]
Continue ReadingWhat would it look like to combine scientific research, public education, and ecosystem restoration all in one place? By Anna Funk, Holden Forests & Gardens Forest management plots with (right) and without (left) non-native shrub removal. (Credit: Jessica Miller Mecaskey/HF&G; Figure 4 from Stuble et al. 2025 Ecological Solutions and Evidence) Less than fifteen kilometres […]
Continue ReadingJie Li, Beijing Forestry University in China, discusses their article: Cross-scale effects of multi-strata plant diversity on ecosystem multifunctionality in temperate forests What makes a forest thrive? While we often admire towering trees in a forest, what happens under their shade—the herbs, ferns, and small plants carpeting the forest floor—can be just as important. In […]
Continue ReadingOn 12 September 2025, the Commission adopted a Decision on the allocation of EU ETS emission allowances to airlines for the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2024. This follows calculations by Member States’ authorities for commercial airlines, and marks a key step in implementing the additional support mechanism under the EU Emissions Trading […]
Continue ReadingChun-Feng Yang, Wuhan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discusses their article: Nectar sugar concentration contributes to structuring bumble bee and plant interactions Why do flowers vary their nectar sugar concentrations? Producing nectar entails significant energetic costs for plants, with investment strongly correlated to sugar concentration. It is therefore believed that interspecific variation […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission has published a new study to support Member States in preparing for the launch of the new EU Emissions Trading System for buildings, road transport and small industry (ETS2), which will become fully operational in 2027. The study highlights 21 case studies from different Member States to promote early decarbonisation in the […]
Continue ReadingAre you less than five years post-PhD, live in or are from the Global South, and looking to gain hands-on experience with an editorial board? Why not apply for the 2026 mentoring scheme with Journal of Applied Ecology! What does it involve? Since 2015, Journal of Applied Ecology has welcomed a small group of mentees with minimum editorial […]
Continue ReadingAnna Derkacheva, Gerald “JJ” Frost, Howie Epstein, and Ksenia Ermokhina, of HSE University in Russia, Alaska Biological Research, Inc., the University of Virginia, and the Russian Academy of Sciences (respectively), discuss their article: Landscape patterns of shrubification in the Siberian low arctic: A machine learning perspective The Arctic tundra is experiencing some of the strongest […]
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BERLIN — The German Nuclear Waste Management Fund (KENFO), established in 2017, manages €24 billion earmarked for the long-term disposal of radioactive waste—a task projected to cost up to €130 billion by century’s end. With a mandate focused solely on nuclear clean-up, KENFO operates under strict legal obligations to fund annual disposal costs, including €805 […]
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