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Researchers have made significant strides in understanding the challenges posed by climate change on global crop production. According to a recent study, staple food crops such as wheat, rice, soybean, and corn are not well adapted to withstand heat or drought, which can lead to devastating losses in agricultural productivity.
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Research from the National University of Colombia presents a fresh perspective on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and climate change. The study, financially supported by the Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnologia e Innovacion, explores the development of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies under the C1 biorefinery concept. The researchers analyzed three
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In the face of escalating global population and climate change, agriculture is under pressure to produce food commodities in greater quantities. The impact of abiotic stresses, including drought, salinity, and extreme temperatures, on crop yields threatens global food security. Researchers from Kerala Agricultural University have highlighted the potential of CRISPR/
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The Carbon Market Institute's Australasian Emissions Reduction Summit highlighted the crucial role of decarbonisation in driving economic productivity, with Climate Change Authority Chair Matt Kean emphasizing the need for clear signals on the carbon market's future. The summit participants also discussed the economic benefits of accelerated
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As the world grapples with the consequences of industrial growth, urbanization, and overconsumption, the importance of ecology has never been more pressing. The science of ecology helps us comprehend how ecosystems function, species interact, and human activity impacts the natural balance. The stakes are high, with air and water pollution,
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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
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Negotiators at the United Nations are set to reach a decisive point in their efforts to establish a legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution. Despite decades of debate, the world's largest drivers of climate change—fossil fuels—are yet to be fully addressed, but plastic waste, with
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Under the leadership of Prime Minister Hun Manet, Cambodia has officially submitted its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), outlining a clear pathway to reduce emissions by up to 55% by 2035 under a conditional scenario. The submission highlights
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Australia's climate risks pose significant challenges to housing, and the Productivity Commission is pushing for a national database of climate hazards and a star rating system to help manage these costs. A resilience rating for Australian homes could prevent buyers from uninsurable properties, while ditching the fringe benefits
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A high-level consultative meeting in Muzaffarabad highlighted the alarming impact of climate change on water resources in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The region's Environment Protection Agency (EPA) convened the meeting as part of the Task Force on the Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources. Experts warned that
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The Town of Lincoln in Ontario is celebrating a significant investment in its agricultural future, with the Ontario government announcing $41 million in funding for irrigation pipelines to deliver reliable water to hundreds of farms and agricultural businesses. This funding, part of the province's $135 million commitment to
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Extreme weather events have become a recurrent theme on the planet, and their impact on the global food system is unmistakable. A recent study by Maximillian Kotz from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center reveals a direct correlation between climate extremes and a sharp rise in food prices worldwide. The research examined
