Climate change
Protesters carried out a 'die-in' at Barclays Bank in Reading to highlight the alleged connection between the bank's fossil fuel funding and deaths caused by climate change. The protest, which took place on Saturday, September 13, coincides with a growing body of evidence showing that climate
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The Ministry of Environment, through its National Forest Conservation Program for Climate Change Mitigation, has established a modern Amazon wooded space monitoring station in Puno, valued at over S/495 thousand. This infrastructure is crucial in strengthening conservation actions against the impacts of climate change and threats to natural territories.
Climate change
Azerbaijan's State Oil Company (SOCAR) is taking decisive steps to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and align with the country's national sustainability agenda by establishing SOCAR Green, its dedicated renewable energy subsidiary. This strategic move reflects Azerbaijan's broader ambition to diversify its economy, reduce
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Indonesia is experiencing a series of unprecedented environmental challenges, including climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, which threaten the well-being of its citizens and the country's future. The environmental damage resulting from recent demonstrations and riots is reversible, but the harm caused by pollution, land degradation, deforestation, and
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New research from the University of Manchester reveals that climate change is causing an increase in extreme weather events, leading to challenges in food security. The study, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, investigates the response of cereals to successive water stresses, which often occur in real-world scenarios. The researchers
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Africa is on the verge of a climate revolution, leveraging its vast natural resources and innovative solutions to drive emissions reductions and sustainable development. In just three years, the continent has made significant strides, issuing Africa's first sovereign carbon credit, introducing pioneering carbon rights frameworks, and safeguarding nearly
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Research conducted by investigators at Northwest A&F University has shed light on the pressing issue of water scarcity in the Yellow River Basin, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where agricultural production and food security are vulnerable to water deficits. The study found that inter-basin water transfer projects,
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Telangana is poised to play a pivotal role in India's fight against climate change, according to Telangana vigilance commissioner MG Gopal. As part of India's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and achieve environmental sustainability, Gopal emphasized the importance of adopting energy-efficient technologies. The state aims to
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A new study has found that the intense heat from wildfires in the western US may actually improve air quality in the eastern part of the country. Researchers found that the heat from these fires creates updrafts that excite waves in the jet stream, which in turn reduces air pollution.
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to dismantle the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, a federal program established in 2010 to track greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy. The program covers more than 8,000 facilities, including power plants, fuel suppliers, and factories, which account for
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As the world's population grows, demand for beef is expected to rise, further exacerbating the devastating effects of the beef industry on the environment and climate change. Beef production is a significant driver of deforestation, accounting for nearly 80% of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, and the cows
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As Canada celebrates Green Buildings Week, the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are championing the cause with a significant investment in sustainable housing projects. The Federal Government, through the Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative, has allocated $85.5 million
