FFAR Invests $4.1 Million in Eight Early-Career Scientists Tackling Critical Food and Agriculture Challenges
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded $3.5 million in direct funding—and $4.1 million with institutional matches—to eight early-career scientists pursuing high-risk, high-reward projects that could reshape how we grow food, protect crops, and nourish a growing global population.
Heidelberg Materials Cuts CO₂ per Tonne of Cement to 512 kg and Raises Sustainable Revenue Share to 37% in 2025 Results
Heidelberg Materials’ 2025 integrated report discloses a 512 kg CO₂/t cementitious material footprint, down 3% YoY, while products classed as “sustainable” now generate 37% of group revenue. The Brevik carbon-capture facility and new calcined-clay lines in Ghana and Poland underpin the gains.
Skeptical Science New Research Round-up: Week 13, 2026
A curated guide to the latest peer-reviewed climate studies featured in Skeptical Science’s Week 13, 2026 round-up, covering Antarctic ice loss, ocean heat uptake, urban cool-roof solutions and agroforestry soil-carbon gains.
Newly Discovered Species in 2026 Reveal Extraordinary Adaptations to Climate Change
Recent biological discoveries showcase remarkable evolutionary adaptations as species confront rising temperatures, habitat loss, and changing ecosystems.
Norway Establishes Six National AI Research Centers to Advance Ethical and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence
Norway has launched six new national AI research centers with combined funding of up to NOK 1.2 billion over five years, positioning the country at the forefront of ethical and sustainable AI development while creating numerous opportunities for climate and environmental research.
Analyzing Climate Change Awareness Campaigns: A Bibliometric Study of Scientific Research
A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 1,207 Web of Science records traces the evolution of climate change awareness campaign research from 1994-2024, highlighting publication surges, leading institutions, and future research priorities.
Global Economic Analysis 2025–2026: Growth Slowdown, Sticky Inflation, and the Rise of Emerging Markets
The China-CEE Institute’s 2025–2026 outlook explains why global GDP is decelerating to 3.2 %, why inflation refuses to fall quickly, and how emerging economies—especially China—are becoming the dominant engine of world growth.
New Climate Research Centre Launches to Drive Climate-Smart Agriculture in Eswatini
Eswatini’s new C3SR hub at the University of Eswatini will generate home-grown data on climate-smart farming, sustainable land use and resilient crops, helping to protect a US$3-billion economy at risk from worsening weather extremes.
Bibliometric Study Maps 30-Year Evolution of Climate Change Awareness Campaign Research
A comprehensive bibliometric analysis of climate change awareness campaign research spanning 1994-2024 reveals significant growth in scientific output, with Global South countries increasingly contributing to an evolving field that bridges environmental science and communication studies.
New Study Demonstrates MSC Certification Drives Measurable Environmental Improvements in Global Fisheries
A groundbreaking study analyzing the environmental impacts of the MSC certification program demonstrates that participating fisheries achieve significant and measurable environmental improvements, with over 90% of performance indicators reaching global best-practice levels five years post-certification.
Private Sector Climate Action in Pacific Islands: New Study Identifies Barriers and Solutions for Small Island States
A comprehensive study examines private sector engagement in climate action across Pacific Small Island Developing States, identifying key barriers like limited access to localized climate information, fragmented regulations, and insufficient financial incentives while proposing actionable solutions to mobilize private capital for sustainable development.
New SHIELD Platform Unites Global Researchers to Tackle Climate-Health Challenges
The Africa Health Research Institute and University of Sussex launch SHIELD—a transdisciplinary hub linking the WEMA and S3E projects—to accelerate climate-health research and safeguard communities worldwide.