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At Oxwillow Farm near Ely, Cambridgeshire, a bold agricultural experiment has defied expectations. What many once considered a joke—growing rice in the UK—is now coming to fruition, with the first-ever British rice crop ready for harvest. Farmer Craig Taylor, working alongside the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, cultivated nine rice varieties, including risotto, sushi, […]

At the United Nations Climate Summit in New York, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a historic commitment for China, the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, to cut its emissions by 7–10% from peak levels by 2035. This marks China’s first absolute emissions reduction target, moving beyond previous intensity-based goals. The pledge covers the entire economy

Aurubis AG, Europe’s leading copper producer, has officially begun operations at its new metal recycling facility in Richmond, Georgia. The $800 million plant is designed to process up to 180,000 metric tons of complex waste materials each year, including printed circuit boards and copper cables. It is expected to produce around 70,000 tons of high-purity

In Kabul, Afghanistan, the escalating water shortage is forcing children to leave school to help their families collect water. Eight-year-old Noorullah and his twin brother, Sanaullah, now spend their days carrying yellow jerrycans through the city’s dusty streets, a responsibility that has replaced their education. Their family’s well went dry four years ago, leaving them

Mercedes-Benz is enhancing the sustainability of its electric vehicles by incorporating low-carbon aluminium, produced in collaboration with Norwegian metals company Norsk Hydro. This initiative is part of Mercedes-Benz’s broader strategy to decarbonize its operations and reduce the environmental impact of its electric vehicle lineup. The new electric CLA model, utilizing this low-carbon aluminium, achieves a

The Russian government anticipates a significant rise in vehicle scrappage fee revenues, projecting an increase from 1.12 trillion roubles ($13.4 billion) in 2025 to nearly 1.65 trillion roubles ($19.7 billion) in 2026, representing a 46.7% jump. This forecast comes even as the domestic automotive market continues to struggle, with new car sales down 23% year-on-year

The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has welcomed the European Union’s decision to delay the enforcement of its anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) until December 2026. The council views the postponement as a critical opportunity to address operational challenges and structural gaps in the regulation. Despite Malaysian producers’ ongoing investments in sustainability initiatives, the MPOC argues that

Scientists at the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Carbon Science & Innovation, have unveiled two innovative electrolysis systems that generate hydrogen from urea found in urine and wastewater. These systems require 20–27% less electricity than conventional water electrolysis. One design uses a membrane-free setup with a copper-based catalyst

As rising seas and saltwater intrusion threaten fertile farmland, scientists are turning to the ocean for solutions. A groundbreaking study in Ambio highlights the potential of seagrass cultivation, particularly Zostera marina (nicknamed “sea-rice”), as a viable grain crop for the future. Projections show that by 2100, up to 620,000 km² of land worldwide could be