Global Scans · Climate · Weekly Summary

• [New] Climate change, development, labour shortages and tariffs threaten their ability to grow one of Michigan's signature crops. The Guardian
• [New] Climate change's heat waves will continue to strain power grids, harm vulnerable animal populations, and dry out landscapes. NTDaily.com
• [New] The urgency of addressing climate change has never been more pressing, as record greenhouse gas emissions threaten to deplete Earth's carbon budget in just three years. Sustainability Times
• [New] Climate Volatility: Unpredictable weather events and shifting global supply / demand further complicate agricultural planning in both advanced and emerging markets. Farmonaut
• [New] Pressure on the water sector is expected to increase in the coming years as climate change shrinks water availability worldwide while populations continue to grow. Statista
• [New] Tiny Robots Could Help Fix Leaky Water Pipes Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously - reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work - have been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield. SlideShare
• [New] By outsourcing glass substrates, Intel can significantly reduce development timelines and mitigate the financial risk associated with pioneering novel substrate manufacturing. TechPowerUp
• [New] Recent reports indicate both bipartisan concerns in the U.S Congress and similar discussions in Canada about ensuring responsible AI development to mitigate risks associated with AI systems making critical decisions. Info Petite Nation
• [New] By treating water as a core business risk, not just an environmental concern, UK businesses can stay ahead of rising costs, protect their operations and meet ESG expectations. Smarter Business
• [New] Every fraction of a degree of warming will worsen the impacts of climate change, bringing more extreme weather events, nature loss, and threatening the lives and livelihoods of the world's most vulnerable people. ShareAction
• [New] The tighter global standards for pollution control and spill response will have the tendency to fuel demand for industrial high-performance absorbents to make compliance easier and minimize environmental damage. Markets and Data
• [New] Within one year, GOSAT-GW will begin distributing high-resolution climate data, including sea surface temperature and precipitation, to global users, including the United States. Guidely
• [New] Road logistics will remain a key driver of global trade and economic growth, adapting to the changing needs of consumers and businesses alike. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Operators working in multiple command centers will have total vision across the Kuwait marine domain, 24-hours a day and in all weathers, with the benefit of GeoVS's configurable Dynamic-AI. Maritime Technology Review
• [New] Climate change is a source of financial risk, impacting the resilience of individual insurers as well as global financial stability. International Association of Insurance Supervisors
• [New] Transnet's challenges in meeting port demand are not unique; global ports face widespread congestion and operational disruptions driven by geopolitical tensions, severe weather, cyber threats, and labour shortages. NATCO
• [New] Employ robust data governance frameworks to ensure compliance and security, thereby mitigating risks associated with data breaches, which can cost organizations an average of $3.86 million per incident. Vasile Crudu
• [New] The cold snap in South America contrasts blistering heat in the northern hemisphere, especially in Europe, putting lives at risk and further underscores the worsening impacts of climate change. UN News
• [New] The risk to companies both experiencing loss due to climate change and creating risk to themselves by not adapting their energy source as the world transitions is going up significantly. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] The water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has risen to 203 meters, inching dangerously close to the danger mark. Dynamite News
• [New] The risk of floods in Delhi has increased once again, similar to last year, as the water level of the Yamuna River continues to rise. Dynamite News

Last updated: 07 July 2025