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Designing Climate Finance Packages That Last

Integrated, full-spectrum climate finance strategies that align fiscal and monetary policy tools within nationally led frameworks is the key to sustainable climate financing. The authors argue that such cohesive financing—spanning public budgets, private investment, and monetary instruments—is essential to drive sustainable, long-term climate action. Success requires tailoring these financial packages to local economic contexts, ensuring coordination among stakeholders, and embedding them within coherent national systems to strengthen economic resilience and advance climate goals.

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Groundwater Extraction Moved Earth’s Axis- Tubewells Changed The Planet

Excessive groundwater extraction—over 2,100 gigatons between 1993 and 2010—has shifted Earth’s axis by nearly 80 cm and contributed to rising sea levels. This human-driven change outweighs the impact of melting ice sheets on polar motion. Major contributors include western North America and northwestern India. While the tilt won’t affect seasons, it reveals how over-pumping groundwater can destabilize the planet, emphasizing the need for sustainable water use.

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Unmasking the Hidden Crisis: Addressing Plastics’ Unknown Climate Effects

Addressing plastic pollution is essential to climate action. Made from fossil fuels, it emits greenhouse gases throughout its lifecycle. By 2050, plastic could consume up to 13% of the global carbon budget. It also disrupts ecosystems and natural carbon sinks, with microplastics affecting climate processes. As the planet warms, plastics break down faster, releasing more emissions and creating a harmful feedback loop.

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Rethinking Recycling: How Localized Plastic Upcycling Can Secure Raw Materials for Industry

The slogan ‘best out of waste’ is now turning into reality through localized plastic upcycling, specifically converting waste plastic into polymer that can be turned into yarn. This provides a promising strategy for securing raw materials in manufacturing. This model, exemplified by EndOfWaste, involves processing plastic waste near production facilities to create “yarn-ready” polymers. This approach tackles the inefficiency of traditional long-haul recycling and offers manufacturers a reliable, eco-conscious supply of raw materials. It also helps address the global plastic recycling shortfall, which remains under 9%, while reducing dependency on virgin feedstocks

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5 Reasons Companies Are Adding Renewable Energy Credits to Their Net-Zero Emissions Programs

Companies are increasingly incorporating Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) into their net-zero emissions strategies for several key reasons. RECs help align clean energy use with real-time operations, enabling more accurate and credible sustainability claims. They support the infrastructure behind renewable energy markets and offer companies a flexible yet impactful way to reduce Scope 2 emissions. By investing in RECs, organizations not only meet environmental goals but also contribute to the growth of clean energy generation. Overall, RECs serve as a practical and verifiable tool in the transition toward net-zero emissions.

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Air Quality Worsens Despite China’s Renewable Energy Boom

Despite significant investments in renewable energy, China’s air quality has deteriorated in several northern cities. As of March 2025, 11 major urban centers reported PM2.5 levels exceeding national safety standards. While solar power generation increased by 30.8% and coal usage declined by 3.3%, these improvements have not translated into better air quality. Experts attribute this to factors such as industrial emissions, vehicular pollution, and the continued reliance on coal-fired power plants. Additionally, challenges in integrating renewable energy into the existing grid infrastructure have limited its effectiveness in reducing pollution. This situation underscores the need for comprehensive strategies that address not only energy production but also broader environmental and infrastructural issues.

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