Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke 
Gold Prices Steady as Oil Disruptions Boost Fed Rate Hike Bets 
How to create a thriving forest, not box-checking ‘tree cover’ 
UK Businesses Urge Government to Cut Electricity Levies 
Unsustainable – or manageable? We don’t yet know how data centres will impact Australia’s environment 
Fungi are among the planet’s most important organisms — yet they continue to be overlooked in conservation strategies 
Parasites are ecological dark matter – and they need protecting 
Oil Prices Surge as Houthi Attacks Deepen Hormuz Supply Fears 
Asian Stocks Fall as AI Fears and Oil Surge Hit Markets 
Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires – Colorado’s formerly incarcerated people on the hazards they faced behind bars 
BOJ Set to Raise Rates to 1.25% as Inflation Risks Build 
An unexpected anomaly was found in the Pacific Ocean – and it could be a global time marker 
Oil Prices Surge as Houthi Attacks Raise Saudi Supply Fears 
Drug pollution in water is making salmon take more risks – new research 
Add as a preferred source on Google
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.
