More than 60 dead from storm Helene as rescue, cleanup efforts growNews
SourceSeptember 29, 2024
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More than 60 dead from storm Helene as rescue, cleanup efforts grow
By Gerard MARTINEZ with Lucie AUBOURG in Washington | AFP Cedar Key, United States - Rescuers struggled on Saturday with washed-out bridges and debris-strewn roads…

Diarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warnClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
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Diarrheal disease cases set to soar by 2100 due to global warming, experts warn
A recent study projects that by 2100, hospitalizations from diarrheal diseases in Dhaka, Bangladesh, are likely to rise significantly due to climate change, even if…

Weakening Hurricane Helene still ‘extremely dangerous,’ officials warnNews
SourceSeptember 27, 2024
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Weakening Hurricane Helene still ‘extremely dangerous,’ officials warn
Tallahassee, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Helene weakened on Friday hours after it made landfall in the US state of Florida, with officials warning the…

Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patternsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
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Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patterns
A new study from researchers at Arizona State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat profoundly…

New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuelScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
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New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuel
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to convert plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant step forward…

Hurricane Helene downgraded to Category 2: US forecastersNews
SourceSeptember 27, 2024
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Hurricane Helene downgraded to Category 2: US forecasters
Tallahassee, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Helene was downgraded to a "strong" Category 2 hurricane on Friday, hours after it slammed into the southeastern US…

Stable water storage amid climate change with aquifer solutionsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024
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Stable water storage amid climate change with aquifer solutions
In recent years, the global water cycle has been increasingly disrupted by the effects of climate change, leading to more frequent floods and droughts. This…

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene races towards FloridaNews
SourceSeptember 26, 2024
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‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene races towards Florida
By Gianrigo Marletta, with Chandan Khanna in Crawfordville | AFP Tampa, United States - Hurricane Helene was set to slam into the Florida coast as…

Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024News
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024
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Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024
Aarhus, Denmark, has secured the top position in the 2024 Happy City Index, a global ranking of urban well-being and happiness. This achievement highlights the…

Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impactClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
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Arctic ice cores reveal global pollution’s hidden impact
Researchers from Dartmouth College have uncovered how fossil fuel emissions have profoundly impacted the Arctic’s atmospheric chemistry. Their findings show that pollution reaches the region…

UN chief warns of ‘rising tide of misery’ from swelling seasNews
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
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UN chief warns of ‘rising tide of misery’ from swelling seas
By Issam Ahmed and Gregory Walton | AFP United Nations, United States - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that surging sea levels are…

Eco-guilt and eco-shame shape environmental choices, study revealsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
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Eco-guilt and eco-shame shape environmental choices, study reveals
A study from the University of Copenhagen has uncovered that guilt and shame play significant roles in shaping individuals' daily environmental decisions. These emotions, closely…

Storm heading toward Florida reaches hurricane strength: NHCNews
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
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Storm heading toward Florida reaches hurricane strength: NHC
Tampa, United States (AFP) - A major storm bearing down on Florida strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, US meteorologists said, as the US state mandates…

Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forestScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
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Warming oceans see growth of hidden phytoplankton forest
As oceans warm, a hidden world of phytoplankton is flourishing beneath the surface, according to new research. These microscopic organisms, vital for life on Earth,…

OECD calls for raising property, environment taxesNews
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
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OECD calls for raising property, environment taxes
Paris, France (AFP) - The OECD said Wednesday that many governments need to raise property and environmental taxes alongside efforts to contain spending as countries…

Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cutClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 25, 2024
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Coral reefs can survive climate change if carbon emissions are cut
A new study by researchers at the University of HawaiÊ»i's Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) suggests that curtailing carbon emissions could be key to helping…

No peak oil demand ‘on the horizon’, phaseout a ‘fantasy’: OPECNews
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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No peak oil demand ‘on the horizon’, phaseout a ‘fantasy’: OPEC
Paris, France (AFP) - OPEC said Tuesday that phasing out oil was a "fantasy", as the Saudi-led cartel forecast that demand would keep growing until…

Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfiresClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Permafrost thawing set to trigger surge in northern wildfires
A new study predicts that global warming will accelerate the thawing of permafrost, leading to a dramatic rise in wildfires across northern regions, including the…

Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remainNews
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remain
A recalculation of Denmark's nitrogen reduction targets, known as the second opinion, has provided a stronger foundation for environmental efforts, particularly regarding the country's aquatic…

Key opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionalsNews
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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Key opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionals
Climate education in health professional training is essential for addressing the health impacts of climate change and preparing a resilient healthcare workforce. By Julia Milzer…

Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictionsScience
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Repeated misinformation weakens climate science convictions
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) and Australia reveals a troubling finding: even firm believers in climate science…

John makes landfall in Mexico as major Category 3 hurricane: NHCNews
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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John makes landfall in Mexico as major Category 3 hurricane: NHC
Mexico City, Mexico (AFP) - Hurricane John on Monday made landfall in southern Mexico as a major Category 3 storm, the US-based National Hurricane Center…

Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouseClimate
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
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Agriculture’s path to becoming a carbon capture powerhouse
The global food system is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, making the reduction of these emissions a top priority for climate…

California sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’News
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
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California sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) - California began legal action Monday against oil giant ExxonMobil over a "decades-long campaign of deception" about plastics recycling that…
