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• [New] The expenditure for climate adaptation and resilience is projected to rise to between US$ 500 billion (S$ 642 billion) and US$ 1.3 trillion a year by 2030. ST
• [New] Singapore's sea level is projected to rise by up to 5m by 2100, if higher global mean sea levels coincide with high tides and storm surges. ST
• [New] On balance, given the projected changes in phytoplankton populations with climate change, their average composition around the world will shift to a more carb-heavy, low-nutrient composition. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] Sea level rise and coastal erosion will accelerate with warming. youth4planet
• [New] The population affected by water scarcity in Africa will nearly quadruple, from 80 million in 2016 to 311 million in 2050. Siemens
• [New] Water scarcity in urban areas is expected to increase throughout the world, impacting 1.3 billion people in Asia by 2050 (in 2016, it was 609 million). Siemens
• [New] By 2030, the world could face a 40% gap between global water demand and available supply if current trends continue. Seametrics
• [New] Droughts are predicted to increase markedly over the next 20 years, with currently about 60-75% of people globally experiencing some form of water stress every year. Seametrics
• [New] Nonprofits including the Center for Food Safety and Food & Water Watch say that it will restrict states and local governments from adopting stronger pesticide regulations. Food Tank
• [New] The water crisis that could change everything in 2026 has already begun; it's not just about the climate, it affects technology, raises product prices, and can halt entire companies without warning. CPG Click Oil and Gas
• [New] A report released today by the American Water Works Association finds that addressing U.S. drinking water infrastructure and other critical needs will require $2.1 trillion to $2.4 trillion over the next 25 years, testing the limits of water affordability. Treatment Plant Operator
• [New] The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center reported an X1.4 - class solar flare that produced radio disruptions and launched a coronal mass ejection toward Earth. Economic Times
• [New] As the world keeps a wary eye on the Pacific, climate experts are sounding the alarm: El Nino is on the horizon, and its arrival could shape the weather across the globe for the rest of 2026 and into early 2027. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Scientists warn of a likely El Nino event in 2026, raising concerns over rising temperatures, extreme weather, and impacts on both land and marine environments. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The acquisition of Clever Devices will enable Hitachi Rail to offer enhanced solutions that support the digital transformation of public transport beyond railways, optimize energy management and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. GlobeNewswire
• [New] There is expectation that both countries will sign an agreement to cooperate on deep-sea mining for rare earths, especially off Japan's Minami-Torishima island. Hudson Institute
• [New] $13.6 billion per year in federal and state assistance will be needed by 2050 to keep water bills below commonly cited affordability thresholds. Smart Water Magazine
• [New] Affordability pressures are increasing Under a ratepayer-funded scenario, an estimated 30.4 million households (21.5%) could spend more than 2.5% of their income on drinking water by 2050, while 53.5 million households (37.8%) could exceed 1.5%. ASDWA
• [New] Household drinking water costs are projected to rise If the funding gap were addressed solely through ratepayer revenue, average annual household drinking water bills could increase from $429 in 2025 to $969 by 2050 (in constant dollars). ASDWA
• [New] Global greenhouse gas emissions exceeded 53 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent per year, remaining at record levels in the mid-2020s. P&S Intelligence
• [New] Interventions addressing tobacco, meat consumption, obesity, and air pollution are projected to save approximately 1.5 gigatons of CO2e from 2014 to 2050. Cambridge Core
• [New] With global water demand expected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, regions face rising water stress, requiring improved infrastructure, efficiency, and consumption reduction. Ipsum

Last updated: 06 April 2026