New report finds adaptation investments could unlock economic gains while shielding workers from climate shocks.
Investing in climate adaptation could generate or safeguard up to 150 million jobs globally by 2030, according to a World Bank analysis released today. The report highlights sectors like agriculture, construction, and renewable energy as primary drivers of job creation.
The study underscores the dual benefits of adaptation—boosting resilience while driving economic growth. World Bank officials emphasize that without urgent action, climate-related disruptions could erase existing employment gains in vulnerable regions.
Packaging giant becomes the latest Canadian company to align with Science Based Targets initiative.
Cascades has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its 2035 greenhouse gas reduction goals, joining a growing cohort of Canadian firms committing to net-zero pathways. The approval covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across the company’s operations. Cascades CEO Mario Plourde stated the move reflects a 'clear commitment to sustainable business practices.'
Lawmakers cite federal report as evidence for national strategy to curb textile pollution.
Representatives Chellie Pingree and Rosa DeLauro have invoked a new Government Accountability Office report to push for federal legislation addressing textile waste. The report outlines the environmental and economic impacts of unchecked textile pollution and calls for a coordinated national response. 'This is a problem we can no longer ignore,' Pingree said.
Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering its pledge to power data centers with 100% clean energy by 2030, citing grid reliability and cost constraints. Internal documents reviewed by EnergyNow.com suggest the company is exploring alternative energy sourcing strategies. A Microsoft spokesperson declined to comment on the report.
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Daily Puzzle — Sustainability Mini-Crossword
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ACROSS 1. The colour of the sustainable economy - and what you recycle for (5) 4. Accumulate, as carbon does in the atmosphere (5) 5. What COP negotiators trade at the summit (5)
DOWN 1. Wheat, rice or maize - a staple crop (5) 2. To ___ a price, as carbon markets do to emissions (5) 3. Gets closer - what the planet is doing to the 1.5 C limit (5)
Green Radar — this edition’s AI footprint
5,415 AI tokens ≈ 2.7 Wh ≈ 0.7 g CO2e — about 1 minutes of video streaming. Estimate under the Climb methodology (Luccioni et al. 2024); EU-average grid (Ember 2023). Exact token counts reported by the model provider.
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