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Nigeria's commitment to global nuclear monitoring and disarmament efforts remains strong, with Vice President Kashim Shettima reaffirming the country's support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). In a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Dr Robert Floyd, Shettima emphasized that
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Glacier meltwater from the Tien Shan, a vital water resource for the economy and society of Central Asia, is facing unprecedented threat due to rapid global warming. Research conducted by a team of scientists from Yunnan University has revealed that the melting patterns of glaciers in the region have been
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Canada, under Prime Minister Mark Carney, is warming faster than most of the globe, yet its leaders are choosing to develop fossil fuel infrastructure, exacerbating climate change. This decision aligns with Carney's statement on developing fossil fuel infrastructure as "pragmatic." However, this approach contradicts Canada'
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Rising temperatures are intensifying social and economic stresses, contributing to increased levels of violence against women and girls. According to a new issue brief by the UN Spotlight Initiative, extreme weather, displacement, food insecurity, and economic instability are fueling the prevalence and severity of gender-based violence. The brief warns that
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In the arid landscape of Mutomo, Kitui County, Avia Munyao's experience serves as a testament to how climate-smart farming can turn vulnerability into prosperity. A livestock farmer who watched helplessly as extreme weather patterns threatened to destroy her primary source of income, Avia transformed her approach to animal
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Pakistan's vulnerability to climate change is undeniable, with the country bearing the brunt of rising global temperatures despite contributing less than 1% to greenhouse gas emissions. The cumulative cost of environmental degradation, melting glaciers, and erratic weather patterns has been estimated at nearly $100 billion over the past
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The healthcare sector is essential for public health, but it contributes substantially to environmental pollution and carbon emissions. Energy-intensive operations, extensive waste generation, and resource-heavy pharmaceutical production are major contributors to this problem. Researchers at the University of Ibadan have conducted a study to explore the pathways through which healthcare
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A study published in the Best Practice & Research-clinical Anaesthesiology journal highlights the critical role of anaesthesiologists in addressing climate change, with the healthcare sector accounting for 5.2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. As the world grapples with rising temperatures, sea level rise, and environmental pollution, anaesthesiologists are taking
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Research from Princeton University has shown that large-scale reforestation, afforestation, and bioenergy crop deployment may inadvertently reduce global biodiversity despite their intended climate benefits. The study, which modeled the climate and habitat requirements of 14,234 vertebrate species, found that these land-based mitigation strategies often lead to habitat loss and
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Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, emphasized the need for a transformative approach to development finance that prioritizes climate resilience. Speaking at the FfD4 side event in Seville, Spain, he highlighted the importance of investing in renewable energy and leveraging the potential of oceans and
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Research published in Ecosystem Health and Sustainability has shed light on the impact of future land use and climate change on hydrological ecosystem services in karst regions. The study, conducted by researchers at China University of Geosciences, used a system dynamics model and a patch-generation land use model to simulate
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Climate change is exerting a profound impact on ecosystems worldwide, with habitat-forming species being decimated. A recent study from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has shed light on the consequences of this loss, particularly in the Gulf of Maine's cold-water kelp forests. The research, supported by the
