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- 1Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has for the first time formally committed to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target date of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a significant step in the country's climate policy and has drawn attention internationally as one of Europe's largest economies commits to ending reliance on coal, oil and gas.
- 2Saudi oil scientists helped write key IPCC climate reports●Saudi oil scientists ended up working on most important climate reports
Scientists linked to Saudi Arabia and its state oil company Aramco have worked as authors and reviewers on IPCC climate assessment reports, the most influential scientific documents underpinning global climate policy. The Guardian reports that oil industry-affiliated experts from the kingdom took part in drafting the reports, raising questions about conflicts of interest and how fossil fuel producers shape the science used to guide emissions policy worldwide.
- 3Trade relief, infrastructure scrutiny and faster ocean routes reshape risk▼First Shift: Trade relief, infrastructure scrutiny and faster ocean routes reshape risk
A daily supply chain briefing highlights three developing risk themes: new trade relief measures easing tariff pressure, heightened scrutiny of infrastructure, and faster Arctic and ocean routes changing shipping times. Together they point to a shifting logistics landscape where companies are re-evaluating routing, compliance and network resilience amid ongoing geopolitical and climate-driven disruption to global trade.
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The International Institute for Sustainable Development has published an analysis examining the Global Stocktake, the UN process for assessing worldwide progress on climate action, with a focus on health impacts. It connects rising temperatures, air pollution and extreme weather to public health risks, and underscores calls for health to feature more prominently in international climate negotiations and national policy responses.