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In 1967, there was perturbation among evolutionary biologists when Lynn Margulis published her scientific findings that complex cells did not evolve through competition but through a profound act of cooperation between ancient microorganisms. As science writer Dorion Sagan later reflected in his essay “Daughters of Time: Lynn Margulis and the Evolution of Cooperation” (published by
Every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted carries economic harm inflicted on people around the world, compounding quietly over decades. A new study by researchers at Stanford University, published in Nature on March 25, proposes a first version of a framework to calculate that figure precisely: who caused the damage, how much, and where it landed.
For decades, Space‑Based Solar Power (SBSP) was technically plausible but economically absurd, as NASA’s 1970s estimate suggested the cost of an SBSP demonstrator could have reached $1 trillion. Nowadays, launch costs have fallen sharply, modular satellite designs are maturing, and Net Zero targets are sharpening. According to a new UK Department for Energy Security and
When the U.S. and Israel first bombed Iran on February 28, the impacts on global markets were immediate. Oil prices have risen, and fears of energy shortages have spread to every corner of the world. Yet as the war in Iran intensifies, so do the environmental impacts. But what is the true toll of war
Today’s ESG Updates GHG Protocol Launches First Land Sector Accounting Standard: The GHG Protocol unveiled its new Land Sector and Removals Standard, providing the first global framework for companies to measure agricultural emissions and carbon removals. Western U.S. Faces Record Snow Drought: Despite heavy snowfall in the eastern U.S., unusually warm temperatures have left western
Seafood is one of the most traded foods in the world, feeding billions of people and supporting millions of jobs. However, beneath the shrimp and salmon on our plates lies a complex system and an often-overlooked climate problem. From shrimp ponds releasing methane to fishing vessels burning diesel, the global seafood chain quietly emits greenhouse
Today’s ESG Updates EU SFDR 2.0 Draft Overhaul: The European Commission plans to eliminate article 8 and 9 labels, and introduce three new mandatory sustainability product categories. Tornado Devastates Southern Brazil: About 90% of Rio Bonito do Iguacu was flattened by a strong tornado, leaving at least six people dead and 750 injured, declaring the
We are now witnessing a major military policy shift with Trump and his Administration’s efforts to compel loyalty from generals, admirals, and senior enlisted advisors. President Trump and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are methodically pushing the boundaries on, and expanding the use of, troop deployments for perceived domestic problems within the United States.
Key Takeaways Fewer than 1% of listed companies align capital spending with decarbonization goals Companies are collectively set to overshoot their 1.5°C carbon intensity budget by 61% and their 2°C budget by 13% between 2020 and 2050 Firms are failing to assess climate risks that could disrupt critical infrastructure and supply chains As international attention
In his farewell address on Jan. 11, 1989, then President Ronald Reagan spoke of the United States “as the shining city on a hill,” an open society, “teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace…if there had to be city walls, the walls had doors… open to anyone with the will and
Key Takeaways Human pressures on the ocean are projected to more than double, and could triple, by 2050. Ecosystems critical for storm protection, food security, and jobs are at greatest risk. Ocean warming and poorly managed fisheries are the two most impactful pressures across all regions and habitats. Businesses have a pivotal role to play
“Living a moral life in an age of bullies requires collective action; it cannot be done alone. Each of us must organize and participate in a vast network of moral resistance. From this solidarity we will grow stronger. This is what our current moment requires.” — Robert Reich, July 29, 2025. Right after the 2020