LA fires: Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke is poorly understood − and a growing risk 
We combed through old botanical surveys to track how plants on Australia’s islands are changing 
Swimming in the sweet spot: how marine animals save energy on long journeys 
As the Black Summer megafires neared, people rallied to save wildlife and domestic animals. But it came at a real cost 
An unexpected anomaly was found in the Pacific Ocean – and it could be a global time marker 
Asian Stocks Decline as Investors Exit Tech Shares Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data 
Goldman Sachs Sees U.S. Dollar Holding Firm as Strong Economic Data Supports Outlook 
Rice feeds billions of people – but its role in fueling climate change is growing 
UK House Prices Slip for Third Straight Month as Borrowing Costs and Iran Conflict Weigh on Demand 
US Dollar Hits Near Two-Month High as Strong Jobs Data and Middle East Tensions Boost Rate Hike Expectations 
How to create a thriving forest, not box-checking ‘tree cover’ 
Oil Prices Slip but End Two-Week Losing Streak as Middle East Tensions Persist in 2026 
Indonesia Passes New Central Bank Law, Raising Investor Concerns Over Policy Independence 
South Korean firms may face between 7.3 trillion won to 36.3 trillion won in additional taxes if the country comes up with a carbon tax law, according to Lee Soo-min, a researcher with Nice Rating.
Hardest to be hit are those from heavy industries that emit higher carbon dioxide levels, such as steel, petrochemical, and power utility companies.
A bill on carbon tax in line with EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is currently pending in the parliament.
CBAM, which will tax products responsible for higher carbon dioxide emissions during manufacturing, is set for full implementation in 2026.
Lee noted that based on the analysis of the CBAM, the amount of border tax paid to China could be up to 1.5 trillion won, while the EU and the US may aggressively tax Korean firms.
The current costs borne by Korean companies are below standards suggested by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, but the additional measure will further pressure local companies.
