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Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under fiveFacts

Air pollution linked to 8.1 million global deaths in 2021, rising as top threat for children under five

Boston/New York | UNICEFComprehensive new report details health impacts of air pollution, which has moved ahead of tobacco and poor diet as a risk factor…
SourceSourceJune 19, 2024 Full article
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Busting five myths about eco-friendly eatingFacts

Busting five myths about eco-friendly eating

Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. Here are five myths to avoid to help you make better…
SourceSourceJune 18, 2024 Full article
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The diet change that can also help the planetFacts

The diet change that can also help the planet

By Mahya Tavan, Sustainable Nutrition Initiative Choosing foods that are good for us, good for the planet, accessible and affordable is a complex problem to…
SourceSourceJune 17, 2024 Full article
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A vaccine for climate misinformationFacts

A vaccine for climate misinformation

Facts aren’t enough to combat false and misleading messaging. Experts suggest an additional strategy. “The climate crisis is a hoax,” “climate action is too costly,”…
SourceSourceMay 9, 2024 Full article
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Floods misery reminder of climate’s role in supercharging rainNewsFacts

Floods misery reminder of climate’s role in supercharging rain

Paris, France | AFP Floods have been tearing a path of destruction across the globe, hammering Kenya, submerging Dubai, and forcing hundreds of thousands of…
SourceSourceMay 8, 2024 Full article
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Climate change is killing us – in more ways than oneNewsFacts

Climate change is killing us – in more ways than one

We've all heard about climate change's effect on our planet — but do you know about the many ways it also impacts human health? Climate…
SourceSourceApril 22, 2024 Full article
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Most major GHG emitters fail to disclose true climate impact on businesses, report findsFactsNews

Most major GHG emitters fail to disclose true climate impact on businesses, report finds

A new report released by the financial think tank Carbon Tracker sheds light on a concerning trend among major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters: a collective…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 23, 2024 Full article
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How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?Facts

How close are we to reaching a global warming of 1.5˚C?

The goal of limiting global warming to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels is outlined in the Paris Agreement, which was adopted in 2015. According to various…
SourceSourceJanuary 18, 2024 Full article
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Unveiling the urgency: Exploring critical facts about the climate emergencyFacts

Unveiling the urgency: Exploring critical facts about the climate emergency

The climate emergency stands as a defining challenge of our time, necessitating immediate and concerted efforts on a global scale. The United Nations Environment Programme…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJanuary 16, 2024 Full article
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COP28 marks definitive call to ditch fossil fuels for a sustainable futureFacts

COP28 marks definitive call to ditch fossil fuels for a sustainable future

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) concluded with a resounding call for a global shift away from fossil fuels, signaling a pivotal moment in…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 13, 2023 Full article