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WHAT'S NEXT:? Our natural environment is under ever-increasing threat. Landscape and ocean adaptation plus stabilizing biodiversity strategies will play an important role in maintaining global food productivity as climate changes. Evidence is mounting that any economic strategy that ignores carbon pollution will impose tremendous costs on the global economy and will result in fewer jobs and less economic growth over the long term. The global market for commercial "Earth observation" data is expected to hit $3.5 billion by 2024. Battles over environmental regulation could become particularly pointed in the coming years.

  • [New] By treating water as a core business risk, not just an environmental concern, UK businesses can stay ahead of rising costs, protect their operations and meet ESG expectations. Smarter Business
  • [New] The tighter global standards for pollution control and spill response will have the tendency to fuel demand for industrial high-performance absorbents to make compliance easier and minimize environmental damage. Markets and Data
  • [New] The future One Health structures will be crucial to enhancing coordinated surveillance, early warnings regarding zoonotic and environmental threats, joint data sharing, and training of the workforce across all sectors. Pakistan
  • [New] U.S. coal ash reserves could provide a domestic source of rare earth elements, potentially reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains and offering significant economic and environmental benefits. oilprice.com
  • [New] Reduced appetite for globalization and structurally higher geopolitical tensions will weigh on productivity, add to inflation, and raise uncertainty, posing headwinds to global growth and complicating the investment environment. GIC
  • [New] From rare Earth metals to Helium-3, Mars could hold resources that revolutionize energy and industry back on Earth. Yahoo News
  • [New] Ongoing localization efforts and digital innovation are reshaping the competitive environment, with increased consolidation and regional supply chain integration expected in the coming years. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] Government sources have stated that India is actively seeking alternative sources of rare earth elements to mitigate global supply chain risks, especially given export restrictions imposed by China. MACHINIST.IN
  • [New] Ecosystem Threats in Tunisia's Tunisia, a North African country with a Mediterranean coastline and vast desert hinterlands, is facing a variety of environmental challenges that threaten the health of its ecosystems and the sustainability of its agricultural sectors. Abhijeet Shirke
  • [New] The GCC can contribute to a global economy that will use the earth's materials responsibly and preserve its resources for future generations at both government as well as organizational levels. Grc
  • [New] Namibia holds untapped potential in cobalt, lithium and rare earth elements, minerals key to India's transition to clean energy. Times of India
  • [New] Clean Energy Markets: Reduction in US clean energy support could slow global climate action, affect technology sharing, and increase pollution risks, impacting India's climate goals too. IASbaba
  • [New] The Space Force's first planned satellite launch to begin a new missile warning constellation in medium-Earth orbit has slipped from late 2026 to spring 2027 as a key component remains unproven. Air & Space Forces Magazine
  • [New] The power battery recycling industry in China is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by environmental mandates, strategic supply chain initiatives, and economic opportunities. Polyestertime
  • [New] China's export restrictions on rare earth magnets - a critical component in EV and electronics manufacturing-pose a threat to production volumes. The Financial Express
  • [New] The future One Health structures will play a vital role in coordinated surveillance, early warning systems for zoonotic and environmental threats, joint data sharing, and workforce training across sectors. DAWN.COM
  • [New] Earth observation can help to support policies and practices that could reduce over 2 billion tons of CO2 emissions per year, making it an invaluable resource in the global sustainability field. IndustryARC
  • [New] Attero plans a Rs100 crore investment to significantly scale its rare earth recycling capacity from 300 to 30,000 tonnes within 12-24 months, driven by rising demand and China's export restrictions. The Economic Times
  • [New] Reduced emphasis on fiber means fixed wireless access and low earth orbiting satellites could play a larger role in rural America's broadband access and accelerate connectivity. CoBank
  • [New] Climate change and habitat loss could cause more than 500 bird species to go extinct in the next 100 years. Mirage News

Last updated: 05 July 2025



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