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] Nature is a powerful ally - a recent study has shown that solutions beneficial to nature and biodiversity can unlock US$ 4.3 trillion of business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific, and create more than 230 million jobs. ST
• [New] Earth has entered the tipping point era, where multiple systems, from the Amazon to Atlantic circulation, risk triggering cascading feedbacks. One Ocean
• [New] The interconnected threats of wildfires, drought, extreme heat, and ocean acidification are multiplying, taking a severe toll on forests, oceans, and species globally, underscoring the compounding nature of the climate crisis. Risk Prevention Mitigation and Management Forum
• [New] Eliminating cyclical re-evaluations would significantly weaken Health Canada's oversight of the health and environmental risks of pesticides. National Farmers Union
• [New] AI will continue to improve and thus will open up even more opportunities to solve the most complicated environmental challenges of the planet in a precise, creative, and purposeful way. TheNewzAI
• [New] The US procurement for Malaysian refined materials could generate thousands of new high skilled jobs and anchor Malaysia as a global rare earth hub. Eurasia Review
• [New] China's rare earth export controls could potentially affect the timeline for global clean energy transitions, given the critical role of rare earth materials in renewable energy technologies. Discovery Alert
• [New] Single points of failure characterise the rare earth supply chain, with Chinese processing capacity representing the most significant vulnerability. Discovery Alert
• [New] Rare Earth Elements (REEs), including neodymium, praseodymium, and dysprosium, account for 20% (USD 66 billion) and are expected to double by 2032 due to magnets used in EVs and wind turbines. Yahoo Finance
• [New] In a planet where capital is often measured in immediate profitability, the true challenge will be for environmental and social well-being to become the new indicator of wealth. Noticias Ambientales
• [New] From Europe's tempered targets to the urgent call for nature-positive transition plans, the coming weeks will be a true test for action. David Carlin's Digest: Your Guide to a Changing World
• [New] Over the next decade, sustainable aviation fuel will evolve from a niche product to a mainstream energy source that fundamentally reshapes aviation's environmental footprint. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The conference in Brazil is expected to highlight the environmental stewardship of indigenous communities. ST
• [New] Humanity will not survive when powerful gravitational effects, known as tidal forces, first start to impact the Earth. LADbible
• [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

Last updated: 15 November 2025