Global Scans · Nature · Weekly Summary

WHAT''S NEXT?: Oceans, animals, and land are all under threat from climate change and human activities. The effective and efficient conservation of agricultural biodiversity is vital to meeting the global challenges of food and nutritional security for an expanding world population. But, the signs are of continued degradation of our global natural resources and environment.

• [New] The high plateau is incredibly rich in wildlife, and you will see a lot of wild animals, ranging from Wild Donkeys to Tibetan Gazelles (Goa), and, with a bit of luck, rare Wild Yaks and Tibetan Antelopes. Fabio Nodari
• [New] Even though climate change is the greatest threat to life on Earth, for many people it still feels abstract. Waag Futurelab
• [New] PM2.5 is an important environmental risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and poses a threat to global health. PubMed
• [New] Homes located closer to concentrated animal feeding operations in rural Iowa have higher odds of harboring antimicrobial-resistant genes, highlighting the uncertainty faced by agricultural families about hidden health risks. RuralOrganizing
• [New] Low Earth orbit is crowded with debris, threatening the atmosphere and future exploration. Courthouse News Service
• [New] All of the top five global risks in terms of likelihood are related to climate change and environmental issues. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] Global trends like biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution and the rise in invasive species are putting humans, plants and animals at higher risk of contracting infectious diseases. Conservation International
• [New] Key climate incidences cited include the discovery that parts of the Amazon rainforest have ceased to function as a carbon sink and the oceans are absorbing less carbon dioxide than previously projected, accelerating atmospheric warming. Risk Prevention Mitigation and Management Forum
• [New] Businesses must demonstrate to investors that they are mindful of environmental risk and have metrics to manage both their exposure to risk and their contribution to the environmental risks that governments around the world will continue to regulate, even if the U.S. federal government does not. Columbia SPS
• [New] The world's oceans are facing a triple threat of planetary crises. Yahoo News
• [New] By unlocking the ocean's mineral potential responsibly, we can support the evolving needs of humanity-while securing a healthier, more balanced future for marine ecosystems and all life on earth. Farmonaut
• [New] 2026 and beyond will witness evolving regulatory environments aimed at ensuring the balance between economic opportunity and environmental stewardship across ocean jasper mining and ocean lithium mining projects. Farmonaut
• [New] Climate Alignment: Lithium from renewable-powered, low-impact ocean operations could underpin global carbon footprint reduction goals if environmental impacts are managed. Farmonaut
• [New] Enhanced Resilience: Trace lithium increases resilience to environmental challenges like drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures-conditions projected to intensify in the coming decades. Farmonaut
• [New] The mining sector's dedication to innovation, sustainability, and transparent environmental stewardship will define its global success from 2025 through 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2025, over 60% of rare earth mining companies will implement AI-driven sustainability practices for efficient extraction. Farmonaut
• [New] Space is no longer just for communication and Earth observation, it's quietly becoming a place where actual computing work might get done. The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel
• [New] With satellites orbiting the Earth exploding into tens of thousands of pieces, the danger of collisions with space debris is a major problem, so Atomic - 6 has developed new Space Armour tiles that are lighter and more effective than current systems. New Atlas
• [New] Rivers spanning millions of kilometers across the globe are contaminated with antibiotics at concentrations that could foster drug resistance and threaten aquatic species. SciTechDaily
• [New] Ecotourism, which focuses on minimizing the environmental impact while supporting local communities, could become a key pillar in Mali's future tourism strategy. Travel And Tour World
• [New] If biblical floods and winds were not enough, health authorities in south-eastern Jamaica warned residents to watch out for crocodiles that could be displaced from swamps and rivers and come into residential areas in search of dry land. Insurance Business
• [New] At the UN COP 30 climate summit taking place in Brazil in November, Latin America has the opportunity to take the lead on key emerging sustainable finance themes - not least nature finance. Environmental Finance
• [New] The Ocean Rescue Plan would create a huge network of protected areas (ocean sanctuaries) covering at least 30% of the oceans by 2030. Greenpeace International

Last updated: 08 November 2025