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For their critics, products like “e-methane” and “syngas” are not an attractive compromise but an expensive distraction, at a time when the country — already a climate laggard in global terms — should instead be accelerating its shift to renewable power

theedgemalaysia.com/node/752248

Japan embraces lab-made fuels despite costs, climate concerns
The Edge Malaysia · Japan embraces lab-made fuels despite costs, climate concernsFor Japan’s largest utilities, lab-made fuels are a meaningful step toward greener energy that also extends the life of billions of dollars’ worth of existing fossil-fuel infrastructure.

They found that, by the end of their research period, deer were migrating two to three weeks earlier, and in numbers more than three times greater. The number of goats and boars also increased, with goats migrating earlier than before, while bears showed considerably less change

thecooldown.com/outdoors/iran-

The Cool Down · Scientists flag disturbing trends emerging among large mammals: 'Animals are increasingly compelled ...'Researchers studied 23 years' worth of data to understand how the changing climate has impacted Iran's mammal migration patterns.

Climate change could leave Scotland 'bankrupt', says report

An economic report had laid out the devastating impact climate change could have on the Scottish economy if mitigation measures are not pursued.

Not tackling climate change, it says, could leave Scotland between £30 billion and £140 billion poorer by 2035, and “bankrupt the Scottish economy”

heraldscotland.com/news/250963

The Herald · Climate change could leave Scotland 'bankrupt', says reportBy Vicky Allan

Australia’s biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Safeguard mechanism revamp leads to overall emissions fall but 70% of coal and gas facilities covered by scheme increased direct pollution

theguardian.com/environment/20

The Guardian · Australia’s biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissionsBy Adam Morton

April 2025 heatwaves in India, Pakistan are four degrees Celsius warmer than past decades

In mid-April, the heatwave pushed temperatures to dangerous levels, severely testing human endurance and disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities

newindianexpress.com/nation/20

(Photo | Express)
The New Indian Express · April 2025 heatwaves in India, Pakistan are four degrees Celsius warmer than past decadesBy Jitendra Choubey