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• [New] The US health care system contributes to nearly 9% of domestic US greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change and potentially threatening human health with more extreme weather events, changes in the distribution of vector-borne diseases, and disruption of food systems. AJMC
• [New] In the United States agricultural sector, on-farm conservation presents opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to weather variability caused by climate change. Nature
• [New] Recycling cars through professional car removal services in Melbourne helps reduce waste and minimize environmental hazards. TechBullion
• [New] Lothian Pension Fund has unveiled a strengthened climate change policy that introduces a clear presumption against continued investment in underperforming oil and gas companies, marking a significant shift in how local authority pension schemes are tackling climate risk. IPE
• [New] The National Fire Chiefs Council has warned it needs long-term and sustained investment to cope with the climate crisis and increased demand on its services, after firefighters battled wildfires across the UK this week. The Guardian
• [New] The US will need an additional 200 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity to keep pace with future power demands and reach net-zero emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases by 2050 to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
• [New] China's carbon emissions pose serious threats to worldwide climate change initiatives and can undermine economic growth, which emphasizes the importance of China's role in combating climate issues. ClimateControlJournal.com
• [New] Policymakers need to invest even more in clean energy to tackle climate change and capitalize on emerging opportunities surrounding energy supply and security. Scientific American
• [New] Shifting diets from meat and other animal products to plant-based diets has a high potential for reducing carbon footprints and mitigating climate change, as well as improving human health. Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
• [New] The executive order additionally could impact California's Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025, a bill currently working its way through the state Legislature that would require fossil fuel companies to pay for damage caused by their greenhouse gas emissions. Los Angeles Times
• [New] The European Commission is considering allowing international carbon credits to count towards the EU's 2040 climate target, a move that could dilute the emissions reductions required from domestic industries. ESG Post
• [New] Water scarcity has emerged as a major issue in Pakistan, exacerbated by climate change, population growth, deforestation, and inefficient water management, posing a serious threat to food security and livelihoods. The Nation
• [New] There is considerable uncertainty in predicting future climate and sea levels as they are largely dependent on human behaviours and greenhouse gas emissions over the coming years, making it difficult to plan for potential impacts and develop adaptative management prescriptions. Nature
• [New] In 2025, the personal care industry will face regulatory changes to improve safety standards and address environmental concerns. ChemQuest International
• The European Commission has adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. European Commission
• Even if measures are put in place to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we can expect to see a rise in the incidence of kidney stones in children due to a progressive rise in temperatures due to climate change. Contemporary Pediatrics
• The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the International Energy Agency both see steep declines in unabated coal use by 2030 as essential to limit global warming to 1.5 C. Carbon Brief
• Because of the ongoing increase in greenhouse gas emissions, climate models developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change project that sea levels could rise by several meters by the year 2300. SciTechDaily
• Climate Change Concerns: Critics worry that increasing fossil fuel production will contribute to higher carbon emissions, undermining global efforts to combat climate change. Trends Newsline
• In Texas, Austin's Climate Equity Plan aims for net-zero emissions by 2040, and Houston has a Climate Action Plan targeting an 80% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions below 2005 levels by 2050. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee
• With climate change posing an existential threat to global food production, AI-driven models will play a crucial role in carbon footprint tracking, reforestation and regenerative agriculture modeling, and disaster prediction and response planning. Valtech
• With demand for aviation projected to double or triple by 2050 compared to the 2019 level, it is crucial to achieve sustainable aviation, while meeting the growing demand for passenger and cargo transport if we are to mitigate the environmental footprint. Nature
• Renewable energy investments will accelerate Indonesia's transition to a green economy, supporting environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. UP Excise Portal

Last updated: 27 April 2025