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The European Union (EU) has established various funding tools and strategies to support member states in enhancing water resilience, particularly in the context of water stress, climate change, and wastewater reuse. The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan 2023-2027 in Greece includes support for measures that improve water resilience, such
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Scientists have been left concerned after a 10-year marine experiment off the coast of British Columbia failed to detect a key deep-sea species, the Osedax worm, in whale bones nearly a kilometer below the surface. This "zombie worm" is responsible for decomposing whale remains and supporting deep-sea biodiversity.
Climate change
A new UN report, Running on Empty, has revealed a significant funding gap in climate change adaptation for developing countries. The report estimates that these nations will require between $310 and $365 billion annually by 2035 to adapt to climate-related impacts. This is 12 times the current international public adaptation
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As Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean, island nations have been warning about the dangers of climate change for years, but their pleas for help have largely fallen on deaf ears. The storm, which packed winds of almost 185 m.p.h., has caused catastrophic damage to Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti,
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Island nations are reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which has torn through the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and catastrophic consequences in its wake. The storm's Category 5 winds of almost 298 kilometers per hour have devastated Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, with reports of at least
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Agricultural drought, exacerbated by climate change, poses a significant threat to food security and water resources in semi-arid regions, including Turkiye's Konya Closed Basin. A recent study utilized satellite-derived indices to monitor agricultural drought and proposed a drought vulnerability map to support targeted water management strategies and policy
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Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on September 15, 2023, bringing with it catastrophic winds, storm surge, and flooding that left thousands homeless and at least 26 people dead. But what's striking about this hurricane is not just its intensity, but also the potential link to climate change.
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US President Donald Trump has announced victory over what he calls the "climate change hoax," citing remarks from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates that climate change will not lead to humanity's demise. Trump's statement comes as Gates has made public comments downplaying the threat of
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A crucial discussion is underway at the Scottish Parliament today, centered around the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill. This legislation aims to improve biodiversity by setting statutory targets and adapting to the effects of climate change. Alarmingly, one in nine species in Scotland, including the iconic Scottish wildcat, is at risk
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Island nations are reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which has torn through the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and catastrophic consequences in its wake. The storm's Category 5 winds of almost 298 kilometers per hour have devastated Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, with reports of at least
Climate change
Island nations are reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which has torn through the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and catastrophic consequences in its wake. The storm's Category 5 winds of almost 298 kilometers per hour have devastated Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti, with reports of at least
Climate change
In a surprising departure from his earlier stance on climate change, Bill Gates has written an essay urging policymakers and philanthropists to allocate resources away from climate activism and toward combating disease and hunger. The article, released just weeks before COP30, marks a significant shift in Gates' position, emphasizing
