Microplastics Threaten Global Food Supply by Disrupting Photosynthesis
A 2025 study reveals microplastics reduce photosynthetic efficiency in plants by 7-12%, contributing to global crop yield losses and escalating risks to food security.
Daily Memos
EU Clean Industrial Deal: Boosting Competitiveness and Decarbonization
The EU Clean Industrial Deal aims to align industrial growth with climate goals by lowering energy costs, mobilizing over €100 billion for clean manufacturing, and simplifying regulations to enhance global competitiveness while accelerating decarbonization.
Carbon Capture and Storage: How to Remove All CO₂ Emissions Everywhere All at Once
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) captures CO₂ emissions from industrial processes or directly from the atmosphere, transports it via pipelines or ships, and permanently stores it underground in geological formations to mitigate climate change.
2024: First Year to Exceed 1.5°C Above Pre-Industrial Levels
2024 was confirmed as the warmest year on record globally, with temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time in a calendar year. Human-induced climate change remains the primary driver, compounded by El Niño conditions.
Global Commitment to Climate Reporting Despite Regulatory Shifts
85% of executives worldwide plan to maintain climate disclosures regardless of political changes, driven by integrated data benefits and investor demand for transparency.
EU Competitiveness Compass 2025
The European Commission's Competitiveness Compass outlines a strategic framework to enhance EU competitiveness through innovation, decarbonization, and security while reducing regulatory burdens.
Regenerative Agriculture 101
Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming approach that improves soil health, sequesters carbon, enhances biodiversity, and increases farm resilience while reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. It combines traditional practices with modern innovations to restore ecosystems and mitigate climate change impacts. Benefits include higher crop yields, improved water retention, and long-term economic sustainability for farmers.