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] By the end of the century, the number of people living on Earth will have surpassed 10 billion with approximately 227,000 babies being brought to life daily. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Protecting astronauts in space - and maybe even Mars - will help transform health on Earth. Vox
• [New] Scientists caution that asteroid deflection must be precise, as striking the wrong spot risks sending it through a gravitational keyhole that sets up a future collision with Earth. ScienceDaily
• [New] The recent changes to refrigerant regulations by the EPA signify a substantial shift in environmental policy that will have profound implications for the construction industry. ConsensusDocs
• [New] By application, the environmental & climate monitoring segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] Located at Lagrange point 1, about a million miles from Earth, SWFO-L1 will continuously monitor solar wind disturbances and track Coronal Mass Ejections before they reach Earth. National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information
• [New] By mineral type, the rare earth minerals segment will grow at a significant CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] The health risks associated with altered biogeochemical flows extend beyond localized environmental issues, highlighting a pressing concern for public health systems worldwide. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Expanding research across all planetary boundaries and geographic regions could contribute critical insights for shaping robust global environmental health policies. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Six proven financing tools - including blue bonds and debt-for-nature swaps - could unlock $18 billion in new capital. Campaign for Nature
• [New] Starlink and Project Kuiper both aim to improve global connectivity through constellations of low earth orbit satellites. World Aviation Festival - News for the aviation industr
• [New] Surya could become a cornerstone technology, advancing both heliophysics and the protection of critical infrastructure on Earth. -
• [New] Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and developing regions offer significant expansion potential as rapid urbanization and economic development create demand for modern heating infrastructure and environmental improvement initiatives. Market Business Insights
• The roadmap toward carbon-neutral blockchain gaming by 2027 and net-positive environmental impact by 2030 appears technically feasible given current improvement trajectories. yellow.com

Last updated: 13 September 2025