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Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve
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Mammoth waste problem a test of resolve

By Chandan Nandy, 360info in Sonipat As solid waste mounts in developing countries, the authorities must adopt innovative and effective solutions. Days after winning a massive electoral…
SourceSourceJune 6, 2024 Full article
UN chief urges fossil fuel ad ban as heat records pile up
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UN chief urges fossil fuel ad ban as heat records pile upClimateNews

UN chief urges fossil fuel ad ban as heat records pile up

By Amelie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS, with Nina LARSON in Geneva and Linda GIVETASH in Paris New York, United States (AFP) - Humans are as dangerous to Earth…
SourceSourceJune 5, 2024 Full article
Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversity
Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversityScience

Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversity

By Bettina Greenwell, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA ) Urbanization in Africa is accelerating quickly, showing no signs of slowing down. An international…
SourceSourceMay 31, 2024 Full article
People are altering decomposition rates in waterways
People are altering decomposition rates in waterwaysScience

People are altering decomposition rates in waterways

By Leigh Hataway, University of Georgia Faster decomposition could exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions, threaten biodiversity Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter…
SourceSourceMay 31, 2024 Full article
Planetary Responsibility Foundation Invests in Pioneering Nature Restoration Company
Planetary Responsibility Foundation Invests in Pioneering Nature Restoration CompanyNews

Planetary Responsibility Foundation Invests in Pioneering Nature Restoration Company

The Danish Planetary Responsibility Foundation (PRF) has made a strategic investment in the British company Ponterra Ltd. With this investment, PRF becomes a shareholder of…
SourceSourceMay 30, 2024 Full article
Report card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problem
Report card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problemClimate

Report card shows Great Barrier Reef still has major water pollution problem

By Australian Marine Conservation Society Australian and Queensland govts have made little progress in cutting Reef water pollution in two years, will miss 2025 pollution…
SourceSourceMay 30, 2024 Full article
Health risk from global warming predictor of city climate action during COVID-19
Health risk from global warming predictor of city climate action during COVID-19Climate

Health risk from global warming predictor of city climate action during COVID-19

By Hayley Dunning | Imperial College London Cities around the world were more likely to maintain climate action and enact ‘green recovery’ long-term plans after…
SourceSourceMay 30, 2024 Full article
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risksScience

Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with increased mental health risks

By University of Bristol A baby’s exposure to air pollution while in the womb is associated with the development of certain mental health problems once…
SourceSourceMay 30, 2024 Full article
Lifestyle app empowering people to reduce environmental impact launches EU-wide version
Lifestyle app empowering people to reduce environmental impact launches EU-wide versionNews

Lifestyle app empowering people to reduce environmental impact launches EU-wide version

Brussels, Belgium - After the successful uptake of 200,000 tests across eight European countries, the PS Lifestyle Test - which helps people measure their environmental…
SourceSourceMay 30, 2024 Full article
Why Malaysia has a stake in preserving Antarctica
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Why Malaysia has a stake in preserving Antarctica

By Wan Mohd Rauhan Wan Hussin, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu in Kuala Terengganu The global sea level rise due to the melting ice poses a serious…
SourceSourceMay 29, 2024 Full article
Global activity of seafloor biodiversity mapped for the first time
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Global activity of seafloor biodiversity mapped for the first timeScience

Global activity of seafloor biodiversity mapped for the first time

By University of Southampton A team of scientists from the USA and UK has used artificial intelligence (AI) to map the activities of seafloor invertebrate…
SourceSourceMay 29, 2024 Full article
EarthCARE satellite to probe how clouds affect climate
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EarthCARE satellite to probe how clouds affect climate

By Patrick T. FALLON with Juliette COLLEN in Paris | AFP Vandenberg Air Force Base, United States (UPDATED) - A rocket carrying a sophisticated satellite…
SourceSourceMay 29, 2024 Full article
US announces ‘guardrails’ for controversial carbon markets to succeed
US announces ‘guardrails’ for controversial carbon markets to succeedNews

US announces ‘guardrails’ for controversial carbon markets to succeed

By Issam Ahmed with Nick Perry in Paris | AFP Washington, United States (UPDATED) - President Joe Biden's administration announced new "guardrails" to help ensure…
SourceSourceMay 29, 2024 Full article
Cases of bacterial disease rise in Brazil’s flooded south
Cases of bacterial disease rise in Brazil’s flooded southNews

Cases of bacterial disease rise in Brazil’s flooded south

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | AFP - Brazilian authorities on Tuesday reported an increase in cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease transmitted by rats, in…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article
Most bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agency
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Most bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agencyNews

Most bathing sites in Europe safe: EU environment agency

Copenhagen, Denmark | AFP - Most of Europe's bathing sites are safe to swim in, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said on Tuesday, with around…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article
Key tiger habitat swamped by deadly Bangladesh cyclone
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Key tiger habitat swamped by deadly Bangladesh cycloneNews

Key tiger habitat swamped by deadly Bangladesh cyclone

By Shafiqul ALAM | AFP Dhaka, Bangladesh - Bangladesh forest experts warned Tuesday a key tiger habitat hit by a deadly cyclone had been submerged…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article
Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forest: report
Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forest: reportNews

Vast concessions threaten Malaysia’s forest: report

Bangkok, Thailand | AFP - Vast concessions in Malaysia's forests threaten millions of hectares of rich natural habitats and risk the country's commitment to 50…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article
Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year: report
Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year: reportNews

Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year: report

Paris, France | AFP - The world experienced an average of 26 more days of extreme heat over the last 12 months that would probably…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article
Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein products
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Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein productsNews

Seoul govt finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein products

Seoul, South Korea | AFP (UPDATED) - Children's products sold by the Chinese-founded online shopping giant Shein contained toxic substances in amounts hundreds of times…
SourceSourceMay 28, 2024 Full article