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Jan 8, 2025 | nature.com | Evelyn Mervine |Rick K. Valenta |JAMES PATERSON |Gavin Mark Mudd |Tim T. Werner |Laura Sonter | +1 more

Global nickel demand is projected to double by 2050 to support low-carbon technologies and renewable energy production. However, biomass carbon emissions from clearing vegetation for nickel mining are rarely included in corporate sustainability reports or considered in mineral sourcing decisions. Here, we compiled data for 481 nickel mines and undeveloped deposits to show that the footprint of nickel mining could be 4 to 500 times greater than previously reported (depending on the mine site), and thus the environmental impacts of nickel products, including batteries, have been underestimated to date. We found large variation in biomass losses among mines, and, in many cases, these unaccounted carbon emissions were significant relative to other Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from nickel extraction and processing. Reporting emissions from biomass losses from mining is key for strategic decision making on where to source nickel needed for effective climate action. Decisions on where to source nickel for use in low-carbon technologies must consider the biomass losses caused by mining. This study found that, in many cases, these unaccounted emissions were significant relative to other Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from nickel extraction and processing.

Dec 8, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | JAMES PATERSON

The fall of Bashar al-Assad was years in the making and seemingly over in moments. Breaking what had been a dormant chapter in the Syrian civil war, on 27 November the rebel fighters Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an offensive that in a matter of days swept into Syria’s second largest city, Aleppo. Within a week, a series of unexpected rebel advances ultimately resulted in the fall of Damascus and saw Assad flee to Moscow.

Dec 1, 2024 | westlondonsport.com | JAMES PATERSON

Marco Silva insisted the door has not been closed on Andreas Periera after the Fulham midfielder was left out of the squad for the draw at Tottenham. Periera was reported to have said in a recent interview that he wanted to leave Fulham and join Marseille during the January transfer window.

Nov 30, 2024 | westlondonsport.com | JAMES PATERSON

Marti Cifuentes took encouragement from QPR’s goalless draw at Watford, but warned they are entering a crucial stage of their season. Coming after the 2-0 win at Cardiff in midweek, the result at Vicarage Road made it four points from two away matches for Rangers – and back-to-back clean sheets. Head coach Cifuentes said: “It was a good week for us. It could and should have been even better, but we need to keep competing and getting as many points as we can because there’s still a long way to go.

Nov 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | JAMES PATERSON

Generate Key TakeawaysWhen you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: James PatersonWatch video: Time for trailsTraffic trails have to be one of the most magical camera tricks. Even those of us who’ve been shooting for years may still marvel at the vivid trails of light that occur when vehicle lights are captured with a long exposure.