## The Intricate Interplay of Global Risks and the Urgent Need for Holistic Stewardship### Planetary Boundaries and Global Catastrophic Risks: A Convergent LensWhile Planetary Boundaries (PBs) and Global Catastrophic Risks (GCRs) address existential threats, their respective research tends to remain siloed. McLaughlin and Beck argue for a unified approach to managing these long-term global risks, recognizing their interconnected and compounded nature. They highlight the need for greater emphasis on "inclusive wealth" as a measure of economic activity to monitor and mitigate unintended consequences.### Unprecedented Global Mean Surface Temperatures Driven by Complex Climate DynamicsIn 2023, the world experienced its highest ever global mean surface temperature, with El Niño and sea surface temperature warming identified as crucial causes. This research underscores the intensifying warming period due to rapid SST warming trends, particularly in tropical regions. Such elevated temperatures may lead to increasingly extreme events.### Climate Mitigation in Sporting Events: Strategies for a Sustainable FutureSu et al. delve into the significant carbon emissions and energy consumption generated by large-scale sporting events. Their study proposes practical and feasible suggestions for optimizing venue locations, promoting green transportation, and implementing energy-saving measures. These recommendations aim to reduce carbon emissions and enhance the environmental sustainability of future sporting events.### Hydroclimatic Extremes Threaten Groundwater Quality and StabilityHeavy precipitation, drought, and other hydroclimatic extremes are becoming more frequent, affecting groundwater quantity and quality. Schroeter et al. document changes in the composition of dissolved organic matter in groundwater, demonstrating accelerated transport between surface ecosystems and groundwaters due to extreme conditions. This research highlights the vulnerability of groundwater to climate anomalies and the need for proper monitoring.### Incidental Exposure to Ideas: From Illusions to Genuine Belief ChangeNumerous psychological findings have shown that incidental exposure to ideas can make those ideas seem more true, known as the "illusory truth" effect. Mikell and Powell propose that this effect may extend to "implied" statements, challenging the notion that genuine beliefs only affect judgments about individual statements. Their findings suggest that exposure to seemingly unrelated ideas can influence truth ratings for novel statements, implying broader belief changes.### Carbon Capture and Storage in Swedish Parliamentary Discourse: A Story of Risk and DelayAlmqvist-Ingersoll analyzes Swedish parliamentary speeches, motions, and written questions on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). They find that CCS is framed within a dominant neoliberal discourse, characterized as a tool to facilitate a green transition centered on industrial and economic competitiveness. This discourse, with its lack of detail, risks delaying more ambitious emissions reductions in the short term.### The Looming Planetary Insolvency Crisis and a Framework for Global Risk ManagementTrust et al. discuss the risk of Planetary Insolvency unless we take decisive action. They develop a framework for global risk management to address environmental, social, and economic risks. Without immediate policy shifts, catastrophic or extreme impacts are likely, affecting future prosperity. populations already face food system shocks, water insecurity, and infectious diseases. The authors emphasize the need for realistic risk messaging and provide a dashboard for policymakers to drive human activity within the finite bounds of the planet.### Clean Energy Boom in the United States: Jobs, Investments, and the Role of RepublicansA report from Clean Power analyzes the growth of the clean energy economy in the United States since the Inflation Reduction Act. Over 400,000 new clean energy jobs and $422 billion in investments have been announced, with projects and jobs predominantly located in congressional districts represented by Republicans. The report demonstrates that the Act is fostering economic growth and local investments in clean energy across the country.