Should fossil fuel firms be forced to clean up carbon pollution?

14 Sept 13:30 Key points summarised by AI

New research proposes extending 'extended producer responsibility' (EPR) to fossil fuel companies, compelling them to remove planet-heating carbon pollution from the atmosphere.
This strategy aims for 'geological net zero,' where for every tonne of CO2 emitted, one tonne is removed and permanently stored, making it a cost-effective decarbonisation solution.
Experts argue that while the fossil fuel industry possesses the capability for carbon removal, it currently lacks the business case or motivation, necessitating regulatory intervention.
The proposal suggests requiring extractors and importers to dispose of an increasing proportion of CO2, leveraging their profits to address the climate crisis and meet global warming targets.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.