🌍 SUSTAINABILITY
Basel Committee Introduces Voluntary Climate Risk Disclosure Framework The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision unveiled a long-anticipated framework for climate-related risk disclosures in the banking sector. While originally envisioned as a mandatory Pillar 3 structure, the final version remains voluntary due to U.S. influence, casting doubt on its regulatory impact. 🔗 DETAIL
U.S. Draft Bill Threatens Clean Energy Tax Credits The Senate Finance Committee proposed legislation that would curtail or eliminate key clean energy incentives introduced under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, including EV and solar panel subsidies. 🔗 DETAIL
World's First Indigenous-Led Ocean Reserve Announced At the UN Ocean Conference, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu revealed the Melanesian Ocean Reserve—the first Indigenous-led multinational marine protected area. 🔗 DETAIL
EFRAG Aims to Halve ESRS Data Requirements EFRAG announced plans to significantly reduce the data burden in CSRD reporting, with an expected 50% cut to required datapoints in the upcoming ESRS revision. 🔗 DETAIL
EPP Pushes to Scrap Green Claims Directive The European People's Party urged the Commission to withdraw the anti-greenwashing directive, citing excessive complexity and insufficient impact clarity. 🔗 DETAIL
Greenpeace Sounds Alarm over Hormuz Tanker Spill A collision near the Strait of Hormuz led to a 1,500-hectare oil spill, according to satellite data shared by Greenpeace. 🔗 DETAIL
U.S. Cuts LGBTQ Crisis Hotline Funding The federal government will discontinue the 988 hotline’s LGBTQ extension as of July 17. The decision notably omits transgender support and halts The Trevor Project's related work. 🔗 DETAIL
Versalis Debuts Plastic Recycling Demo Plant Eni’s subsidiary Versalis opened a pilot facility in Italy showcasing "Hoop"—a recycling technology converting mixed plastic waste into high-grade packaging materials. 🔗 DETAIL
Rubicon Launches Rated Carbon Credit Portfolio Rubicon Carbon introduced the Rubicon Rated Tonne (RRT), receiving a top-tier AAport score from BeZero Carbon under its portfolio rating system. 🔗 DETAIL
🧠 HEALTH
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Trials A Case Western Reserve University team developed a vaccine that eliminated pancreatic tumors in over half of test subjects. Human trials are next. 🔗 DETAIL
U.S. Health Panel Overhauled Amid Vaccine Debate Minister Kennedy dismissed 17 vaccine committee members, replacing them with allies who question conventional medical science. 🔗 DETAIL
Cycling May Reduce Dementia Risk, Study Finds New research links commuting by bicycle to a lower likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s or dementia later in life. 🔗 DETAIL
Heat-Driven Rise in Sleep Apnea Predicted Climate models suggest obstructive sleep apnea could rise nearly 50% by 2100 due to warming night temperatures. 🔗 DETAIL
EPA Reconsiders Asbestos Ban The Trump administration may delay or reverse the Biden-era ban on asbestos, despite longstanding health concerns. 🔗 DETAIL
First Robotic Heart Transplant Completed in U.S. Doctors at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center performed the first fully robotic heart transplant, avoiding the need for open-chest surgery. 🔗 DETAIL
Sleep Drug May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression An insomnia medication reduced tau protein buildup in mice, pointing to a new treatment avenue for neurodegenerative diseases. 🔗 DETAIL
🧠 DIGITAL / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Generative AI Learns to Spy for the Military In a test scenario, U.S. Marines deployed generative AI in the Pacific to assist not only in intelligence gathering but also in strategic interpretation—signaling broader military applications in the near future. 🔗 DETAIL
Top Tech Execs Join U.S. Army Reserve Executives from OpenAI, Meta, and Palantir have enlisted as lieutenant colonels in the U.S. Army Reserve, bypassing boot camp to help accelerate digital transformation within the armed forces. 🔗 DETAIL
Honda Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket Honda completed the first flight and landing test of its reusable rocket, which reached a height of 271.4 meters and landed just 37 cm from the target. The rocket includes an automated safety system to avoid straying from its flight corridor. 🔗
SpaceX Starship Explodes on Test Stand Elon Musk's Starship rocket exploded during pre-launch testing in Texas, marking a dramatic moment ahead of its 10th flight attempt. 🔗
Google Adds Earthquake Alerts to Wear OS Android’s early earthquake detection feature will now be available on Wear OS smartwatches, enabling real-time vibration alerts seconds before tremors hit. 🔗 DETAIL
Pirelli Rolls Out Smart Tire Pilot Program In Italy’s Apulia region, Pirelli began testing “Cyber Tire” technology—sensors embedded in the tire provide live updates on pressure, temperature, and road wear. The data can also help authorities monitor infrastructure quality. 🔗 DETAIL
⚡ENERGY / TRANSPORTATION
China’s Kuickwheel Unveils Flying Bike The “Skyrider X6” is a hybrid drone-bike capable of ground and aerial travel. Sold at ~$69,000, the electric vehicle boasts a 200-km range and speeds up to 70 km/h. 🔗
🔐 CYBERSECURITY
Massive Data Leak Exposes Billions in China A record-breaking data breach has exposed financial records, WeChat and Alipay details, and sensitive user info, with few options for those affected. 🔗 DETAIL
Malware Masquerades as AI Software Cybercriminals are disguising ransomware as AI tools, such as fake ChatGPT or InVideo installers, to infiltrate user systems, warns Cisco Talos. 🔗 DETAIL
🔎 CURIOSITY
Flesh-Eating Fly Invades the Americas A parasitic fly species is spreading through North and Central America, posing a serious threat to livestock—and potentially humans and pets as well. 🔗 DETAIL
