Persistent methane emissions from sectors such as agriculture and growing debates over the credibility of carbon offsets are creating new challenges for governments and companies pursuing net-zero commitments. New research suggests temporary carbon storage may have a scientifically valid role in helping support climate goals, if used in the right way.

Weekly updates from NCCN share every time a change is made to evidence-based, expert consensus-driven guidelines for cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and supportive care. Learn more at NCCN.org/updates.

A scientific review published today in the NEJM Evidence journal, coordinated by the D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), evaluated outcomes of adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in middle-income countries.

In contrast to high-income countries, where mortality ranges from 16% to 26%, the study found significantly higher rates in the countries analyzed. The work brought together 52 studies and approximately 48,707 patients, revealing an overall mortality rate of 37.1%, which increased to 59.3% among patients requiring respiratory support.

Published in Energy Research & Social Science, the study analyzed 686 large-scale solar facilities that went online between January 2022 and November 2023. Researchers found that 56% of projects fell into “no” or “low” conflict categories, while 19% saw high levels of conflict.