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• [New] Amazon has set a target of becoming water positive by 2030, meaning it would return more water to communities than it consumes. Crypto Briefing
• [New] As fossil fuel emissions leave more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere for trees to absorb, climate scientists expect the land-based carbon sink to remain stable or grow over the 21st century. The Guardian
• [New] The world will need technologies capable of removing and storing hundreds of billions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) already in the atmosphere. ScienceDaily
• [New] Climate change is projected to increase the frequency and intensity of heavy rainfall worldwide, including in Indonesia. Live Science
• [New] The water usage, we are told, is 75% of the way to Amazon's goal - announced in 2022 - of being water positive by 2030. theregister
• [New] The UK is well placed to capitalize on the opportunity thanks to the CO2 transport infrastructure being developed, including on Teesside, and the favorable geology of the East Irish Sea and the North Sea. Insurance Journal
• [New] While removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide will be essential to avoid catastrophic levels of warming, global carbon-removal capacity remains far below what scientists say is needed. Insurance Journal
• [New] Flooding threatens hundreds of millions of people each year in low-lying coastal areas across the globe. Insurance Journal
• [New] Texas communities face severe water shortages that threaten families, jobs and economic growth and should evaluate every available source of supply. Insurance Journal
• [New] Warmer and drier conditions are expected from June to October because of El Nino and the Indian Ocean Dipole - a climate phenomenon linked to oceanic surface temperatures. ST
• [New] The El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming from fossil fuel pollution and will probably turbocharge extreme weather across the planet. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] El Nino-related weather risks later in 2026 could further threaten food production and food security in countries already facing severe food crises. CNS Media
• [New] Worldwide, three-quarters of people could face drought impacts by 2050 all while datacenters use 9.3 tn liters of water in the coming decade, enough to meet the drinking water needs of the planet's human population for over a year, the United Nations has estimated. The Guardian
• [New] The multiplying datacenters across the US are set to demand as much as 73bn gallons of water a year by 2028, up from about 17bn gallons in 2023. The Guardian
• [New] The European Commission adopted a new initiative, OceanEye, to expand EU's role in ocean observation, with goals to contribute to 35% of the global ocean observing system by 2035. TerraWatch Space Newsletter
• [New] Past ADM programs in Maharashtra have demonstrated tangible benefits, including higher yields, healthier soil, and more efficient water use, highlighting the potential of regenerative practices for both farmers and ingredient suppliers. CNS Media
• [New] In the East, a vital rail corridor connecting Nova Scotia with the rest of mainland Canada is in danger of washing away as sea levels rise and violent storms occur more frequently, putting at risk residents and the transportation of $35 billion per year in goods and services. SenCanada
• [New] The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report states: If global emissions continue at current rates, the remaining carbon budget for keeping warming to 1.5 °C will likely be exhausted before 2030. ClimateCheck
• [New] Worst affected will be people living in the Middle East, where 95% are forecast to face water shortages. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] More than half of the world's population will be affected by water shortages by 2032, causing severe health consequences, unless urgent action is taken. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] For the first time, researchers say they can more reliably predict how nitrogen pollution will influence soil respiration across the planet. ScienceDaily

Last updated: 15 June 2026