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Oil Majors’ Expansion Plans Clash With Net-Zero Pathways as Heat Risks Intensify

July 10th, 2026 • New analysis cited by The Guardian shows several of the world’s largest publicly listed oil and gas companies plan to increase production this decade, despite climate scenarios requiring a decline in fossil fuel output. The findings raise fresh questions for investors, policymakers and heavy energy users about transition risk, capital allocation and the credibility of corporate climate strategies.

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Japan Climate Fund Opens Solar Sharing Grants to Support Farmers and Renewable Energy

July 10th, 2026 • The newly launched Japan Climate Fund is offering grants of up to ¥10 million for community-led solar sharing projects that combine crop production with solar power generation. The programme aims to strengthen rural climate resilience, support farmer incomes, and expand renewable energy adoption across Japan.

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World Bank Approves $225 Million to Strengthen Urban Climate Resilience in Madagascar

July 9th, 2026 • The World Bank Group has approved $225 million for Madagascar’s Integrated Urban Development and Resilience Project for Jobs, known as PRODUIRE2. The programme will focus on flood protection, drainage, resilient housing, land administration and job creation in Greater Antananarivo and Greater Toamasina, two urban areas facing rising climate and infrastructure pressures.

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Uzbekistan Links Ecosystem Restoration with Green Economic Reform

July 9th, 2026 • Uzbekistan has announced new measures to accelerate ecological recovery in Karakalpakstan, the region most affected by the Aral Sea disaster. The plans combine large-scale vegetation planting, climate-resilient agriculture, water-saving technologies and a national green certification system intended to help small and medium-sized businesses access sustainable finance.

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PepsiCo Expands Regenerative Agriculture Work to 4.7 Million Acres Worldwide

July 8th, 2026 • PepsiCo says it has expanded regenerative, restorative and protective agriculture practices to 4.7 million acres globally, marking progress toward its 2030 Positive Agriculture targets. The company also reported that 70% of its key ingredients are now sustainably sourced, while livelihood programmes have reached around 224,000 people across agricultural supply chains and communities.

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EU Plans More Flexible Carbon Market Rules for Heavy Industry

July 8th, 2026 • The European Commission is preparing changes to the EU Emissions Trading System that could give industrial companies more flexibility and additional free carbon allowances if they invest in decarbonization. The proposal reflects a wider effort to balance the EU’s 2040 climate target with concerns about industrial competitiveness, energy costs and carbon leakage.

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AI Data Centres Drive Battery Demand as Power Surges Become a Grid Risk

July 7th, 2026 • Battery start-ups are seeing rising demand from AI data centre operators looking to manage rapid power fluctuations from high-performance computing workloads. The trend shows how artificial intelligence is reshaping not only electricity demand, but also the design of resilient, lower-carbon digital infrastructure.

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UK Electric Vehicle Sales Reach 30% Market Share in June as ZEV Mandate Pressure Builds

July 7th, 2026 • Battery electric vehicles accounted for 30 percent of new UK car registrations in June 2026, supported by stronger model availability, fleet demand and regulatory pressure under the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate. The figures suggest the market is moving closer to compliance, but infrastructure, affordability and policy stability remain critical for sustaining growth.

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South East Queensland Food Waste Trial Targets High-Density Housing and Holiday Accommodation

July 6th, 2026 • A Queensland Government-funded pilot will test food waste collection and processing models across apartments, townhouses, resorts and retirement villages in South East Queensland. The trial is expected to divert more than 530 tonnes of food scraps from landfill and provide evidence for future organics recovery programs in dense urban and visitor accommodation settings.

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European Data Centre Association Reaffirms Sustainability Goals as AI Drives Power Demand

July 6th, 2026 • The European Data Centre Association says Europe’s digital infrastructure expansion must keep pace with climate-neutral data centre goals. Its renewed commitment comes as AI, cloud computing and power constraints place growing pressure on grids, permitting systems and access to low-carbon electricity.

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Sustainability Becomes a Resilience Strategy for Singapore SMEs

July 3rd, 2026 • Singapore’s small and medium-sized enterprises are being encouraged to see sustainability as a practical route to resilience, not as a costly or complex compliance exercise. As operating costs, supply chain risks and customer expectations rise, SMEs that improve efficiency, track environmental impacts and reduce waste may be better positioned to protect margins and remain competitive.

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Energy Shocks Push Italian Companies to Make Decarbonisation a Competitiveness Strategy

July 3rd, 2026 • Italian companies are accelerating energy efficiency, renewable power and emissions reduction plans after years of high and volatile energy prices. The shift is being driven by cost pressure, EU climate rules and growing demand from customers and lenders for credible transition plans.
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