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In "The Hygiene Society vs Global Warming," a new book by JM, readers are taken on a captivating journey of mystery and investigation as a group of scientists teams up to stop climate change's devastating effects on the world. The story is set against the backdrop
Climate change
As the leading gold producer in Africa, Ghana reflects the promise and peril of the mining sector. The country's minerals sector contributes a significant portion of its export revenue and GDP, but this economic growth comes with substantial environmental and social trade-offs. The proliferation of illegal mining, or
Associations
The American Lung Association has published a report highlighting the significant health benefits of transitioning industrial facilities to clean heat technologies. These facilities, which produce everyday products such as food, paper, and clothing, are a considerable source of air pollution in the United States. The report, "Clean Heat, Clean
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In a shared effort to combat climate-related disasters and safeguard the future, professional associations in Ethiopia have emphasized the vital role of collective tree planting. This collaborative approach is seen as essential to fostering a healthy planet and ensuring the well-being of future generations. The Ethiopian Accountants and Auditing Professionals
Associations
A new report from the American Lung Association estimates that transitioning industrial facilities to clean heat technologies could save tens of thousands of lives and reduce asthma attacks nationwide, with significant public health benefits and climate benefits. Industrial facilities are a substantial source of air pollution in the U.S.
Climate change
The International Court of Justice's (ICJ) recent advisory opinion on climate change marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of international climate law, affirming that States can incur legal responsibility for failing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This opinion brought long-standing principles of State responsibility into sharper
Climate change
Researchers from Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences have detailed new data in recombinant proteins, highlighting the potential of precision fermentation (PF) to meet global protein demands while reducing environmental impacts. The study synthesized existing life cycle assessments, technical process data, and national agricultural statistics to compare PF-derived proteins with conventional
Climate change
Australia's red meat industry's target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 has been deemed unrealistic by two top climate scientists. The scientists, Professor Mark Howden and Professor Richard Eckard, suggest that the focus should instead be on reducing carbon dioxide emissions, rather than targeting net zero
Air pollution
Researchers from Ulster University and other institutions are reevaluating the carbon emissions of Northern Ireland's peatlands, discovering that the unique characteristics of these ecosystems may be overestimated by global average data. The lowland raised bogs and upland blanket bogs in Northern Ireland differ significantly from other parts of
Air pollution
A new research study in Brazil has developed and validated an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to forecast pediatric emergency visits and hospital admissions for respiratory diseases in children. The platform, which incorporates clinical, pollution, and climatic data, uses machine learning algorithms to predict hospital use at a children's
Air pollution
President Donald Trump's reliance on tariffs as a tool of American power has been more extensive and nuanced than publicly known, encompassing a broad range of national security goals and the interests of individual companies, according to recently obtained internal government documents. Administration officials have considered using trade
Air pollution
The California Attorney General's office and a coalition of 23 states and cities have submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. The coalition asserts that these standards
