Global Forest Loss Tops Record as Wildfires Drive

(Bloomberg) — Global loss of tropical and boreal forests surged to a record high last year as unprecedented temperatures fueled fires, releasing more than four times the emissions of all air travel in 2023. That’s according to the latest annual assessment by Global Forest Watch, a platform run by the nonprofit World Resources Institute, which drew … Read more

Deals Seeking $45 Billion in Climate Funds Seen Managing…

(Bloomberg) — Climate programs targeting about $45 billion in funding for emerging economies won’t be derailed by America’s decision to withdraw, according to analysts. The US decision to exit from a leading role in Just Energy Transition Partnerships for South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam will complicate financing efforts, but won’t halt the overall objectives of … Read more

China’s Breakthrough Technology Boosts Rare Earth Production with Unprecedented Efficiency and Sustainability

Archyde Revolutionizing Rare Earth Mining: A Sustainable Breakthrough Table of Contents 1. Revolutionizing Rare Earth Mining: A Sustainable Breakthrough 2. The Science Behind the Innovation 3. Environmental Benefits: A Greener Path Forward 4. Why Rare Earth Elements Are Crucial 5. Challenges and Opportunities Ahead 6. Looking to the Future 7. How does Flash Joule Heating … Read more

China’s new technology achieves ‘unprecedented’ rare earth production speed

A more sustainable way to increase rare earth production, while decreasing mining time, energy use and limiting waste, has been developed by Chinese researchers. Based on electric fields, the new method has achieved an “unprecedented” rare earth recovery rate of 95 per cent, while shortening mining time by 70 per cent and achieving electricity savings … Read more