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As climate disruption, resource depletion, and geopolitical fault lines converge, businesses are being forced to rethink...
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Businesses Must Turn Sustainability Pressures into Tangible Advantages

As climate disruption, resource depletion, and geopolitical fault lines converge, businesses are being forced to rethink their approach to sustainability in supply chains.

edie19 August 2026

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The world is experiencing a record-breaking 'super El Niño,' a phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle that...
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How the ‘Super El Niño’ Will Reshape Global Weather Patterns

The world is experiencing a record-breaking 'super El Niño,' a phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle that temporarily raises global temperatures and alters weather patterns worldwide. This event, which began in June, is expected to last into 2027 and could be the most intense on record, affecting billions of people through extreme weather and shifting rainfall patterns.

interactive.carbonbrief.org18 August 2026
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The world is grappling with a severe drought crisis, and the question of who will fund the necessary water security measures...
Impacts in Europe

A $278bn Funding Gap: Who Will Pay for Water Security?

The world is grappling with a severe drought crisis, and the question of who will fund the necessary water security measures remains unresolved. The private sector's role in shoring up water supplies is becoming critical, but current private investment levels are a fraction of what is required.

edie19 August 2026
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The annual UN climate conference has grown to tens of thousands of participants, but the fear of missing out (FOMO) may be...
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Fear of Missing Out Undermines Climate Diplomacy

The annual UN climate conference has grown to tens of thousands of participants, but the fear of missing out (FOMO) may be hindering effective international climate cooperation.

Climate Home News18 August 2026
As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, experts are calling for a shift in how we measure...
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Rethinking Economic Success in the Face of Climate Crisis

As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, experts are calling for a shift in how we measure economic success. The traditional metric of gross domestic product (GDP) has been criticized for its limitations, particularly in the face of environmental crises.

Climate Home News17 August 2026
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