Germany joins pushback to EU anti-deforestation lawNews
SourceSeptember 13, 2024
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Germany joins pushback to EU anti-deforestation law
By Umberto BACCHI | AFP Brussels, Belgium - Pressure mounted on the European Union on Friday to delay a ban on imports of products driving…

Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shockClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
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Greenland landslide sparks mega-tsunami and global seismic shock
A landslide in Greenland’s remote Dickson Fjord triggered a rare seismic event, generating vibrations detectable worldwide for nine days, according to a study published in…

Study reveals unequal economic impact of erratic weather globallyScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
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Study reveals unequal economic impact of erratic weather globally
A new study from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) reveals that erratic weather events, exacerbated by global warming, are increasingly disrupting global…

New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”Science
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
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New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel technique to break down perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), a subgroup of the hazardous "forever chemicals" known as PFAS,…

Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guardNews
SourceSeptember 13, 2024
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Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guard
By Adrien DE CALAN | AFP Brussels, Belgium - What does the future hold for EU climate policies? Next week's unveiling of the new European…

Mirror, mirror, in my tank, who’s the biggest fish of all?News
SourceSeptember 12, 2024
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Mirror, mirror, in my tank, who’s the biggest fish of all?
What if that proverbial man in the mirror was a… fish? Would it change its ways? According to an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research group, the…

Better sharing of Earth’s resources could lead to prosperity for all: reportClimate
SourceSeptember 12, 2024
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Better sharing of Earth’s resources could lead to prosperity for all: report
Earth will only remain able to provide even a basic standard of living for everyone in the future if economic systems and technologies are dramatically…

Hurricane Francine makes landfall in US state of Louisiana: NHCNews
SourceSeptember 12, 2024
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Hurricane Francine makes landfall in US state of Louisiana: NHC
Houma, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Francine, a Category 2 storm, made landfall Wednesday evening along the southeastern US state of Louisiana, according to the…

Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warmingScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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Deforestation’s unexpected impact on cloud cover and global warming
A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights a previously underestimated consequence of large-scale deforestation: reduced cloud cover, which amplifies global warming. Researchers from Leipzig…

How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cyclesScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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How oceans’ most abundant bacteria shape global nutrient cycles
If you could collect all the organisms from the ocean surface down to 200 meters, you would find that SAR11 bacteria, also known as Pelagibacterales,…

Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient cropsNewsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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Century-old barley experiment unlocks genetic secrets for climate-resilient crops
A century-old experiment, initiated before the Great Depression, has led scientists to uncover the genetic keys behind barley's remarkable adaptability. This discovery could safeguard barley,…

Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risksClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 11, 2024
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Stronger summer storms threaten urban areas with flooding risks
Recent research shows that summer storms tend to be more frequent and intense over urban areas compared to rural surroundings, raising concerns about the increased…

Controversial Cambodia carbon credit project reinstatedNews
SourceSeptember 11, 2024
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Controversial Cambodia carbon credit project reinstated
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (AFP) - A carbon credit scheme in Cambodia that was put on hold after allegations of rights abuses has been reinstated after…

Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report findsNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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Global companies show progress in climate targets, but gaps in credibility remain, report finds
According to the State of Transition Report 2024, the number of companies setting long-term emissions targets aligned with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal has significantly…

Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to desertsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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Flooding: the unexpected biggest threat to deserts
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) Viterbi School of Engineering, in collaboration with the University of Paris CitĂ©, has revealed a…

Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledgesClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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Methane emissions surge at record pace despite global pledges
In brief: Drivers of methane emissions growthComplex impact of the COVID-19 pandemic Global methane emissions have surged at an unprecedented rate over the past five…

Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recyclingNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 10, 2024
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Danish hospitals aim to reduce plastic waste and boost recycling
Researchers from Roskilde University are leading an ambitious project called CircleHealth, which aims to reduce the consumption of plastic and textiles in hospitals across three…

Methane rising faster than other greenhouse gases: researchersNews
SourceSeptember 10, 2024
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Methane rising faster than other greenhouse gases: researchers
Paris, France (AFP) - Concentrations of the powerful greenhouse gas methane in the atmosphere are rising at an accelerating pace, threatening efforts by countries to…

Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warmScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs as oceans warm
Grey reef sharks are being forced to abandon coral reefs due to rising ocean temperatures, according to new research. The study, published in Communications Biology,…

Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research findsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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Cement materials hold potential to absorb atmospheric CO2, new research finds
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the carbonation process in cement-based materials, which could play a crucial role in reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2).…

Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener futureClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 9, 2024
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Optimizing carbon suitability in Tianjin, China’s urban spaces for a greener future
The global climate crisis is intensifying, with urban living spaces (ULS) playing a crucial role in carbon emissions. To address this challenge, researchers have developed…

Greenpeace sounds alarm on microplastics ingested by Hong Kong wildlifeNews
SourceSeptember 9, 2024
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Greenpeace sounds alarm on microplastics ingested by Hong Kong wildlife
By Xinqi SU | AFP Hong Kong, China - Microplastic particles turned up in the vast majority of waste samples taken from Hong Kong wildlife…

At least three dead after Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam: state mediaNews
SourceSeptember 7, 2024
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At least three dead after Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam: state media
HAI PHONG, Vietnam (AFP) - At least three people are dead and more than a dozen others are missing after Super Typhoon Yagi hit northern…

Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damageClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 7, 2024
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Majority of people in G20 countries support criminalizing environmental damage
Planetary stewardship and public opinionGender and regional differencesSupport for ecocide legislationTipping point for action G20 majority backs criminalizing eco-damage A striking 72% of people -…
