Sarah Borell

A comprehensive analysis published in Nature on March 4, 2026, has revealed that global sea levels are significantly higher than previously understood. The study, led by Dr. Philip Minderhoud of Wageningen University and PhD researcher Katharina Seeger, indicates that a widespread reliance on inaccurate land elevation models has led to a consistent underestimation of ocean levels worldwide. The research examined 385 pieces of peer-reviewed scientific literature released between 2009 and...

On February 12, 2026, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) finalised the rescission of its landmark 2009 Endangerment Finding. This is not just a standard policy rollback; it is the single largest deregulatory action in US history. By revoking this scientific and legal cornerstone, the US federal government has effectively dismantled the mandate to report and regulate greenhouse gases (GHGs) under the Clean Air Act. The Legal "Vanish" of Greenhouse Gases The 2009 Finding...

The latest annual Horizon Scan of biological conservation issues for 2026, conducted by a panel of 26 scientists, practitioners, and policymakers, has identified 15 emerging issues that could significantly impact global biodiversity in the next decade. What is a Horizon Scan? Horizon scanning is a systematic approach used since 2009 to anticipate and identify emerging and novel trends that are likely to affect biological conservation. The goal is to highlight issues that are currently not...