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What are ‘Forever Chemicals’?

October 20, 2024

A recent study has found toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in drinking water worldwide. These chemicals, known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), were detected in both tap and bottled water in major cities across the UK and China. Researchers from the University of ..

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Expensive Farmed Salmon Threatens Affordable Fish Access Globally

October 18, 2024

A study published on October 16, 2024, in Science Advances, explores how the rising demand for farmed salmon is making it harder for coastal communities to access affordable fish. The research, led by Patricia Majluf from Cayetano Heredia University, focuses ..

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New Temperature Regimes Threaten Tropical Forest Biodiversity Areas

October 17, 2024

A study published in Conservation Letters shows that up to 66% of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are now experiencing new, extreme temperature changes. These changes could severely affect the diverse plant and animal life in these critical ..

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Sun Reaches Solar Maximum, Increasing Activity and Impacts

October 17, 2024

The Sun has entered a period called solar maximum, part of its current solar cycle, which has led to an increase in sunspots and solar activity. This phase could affect everyday life on Earth, according to Jamie Favors, head of ..

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Global Biodiversity Declines 73% Since 1970, Urgent Action Needed

October 11, 2024

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2024 on October 10, revealing a disturbing 73% decline in global wildlife populations since 1970. This sharp drop highlights the severe impact of human activities on the world’s biodiversity and ..

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Global Rise in Gender-Responsive Climate Policies Reported

October 10, 2024

Recent reports from the UN Climate Change secretariat show an increasing effort to consider gender in climate policies. By July 2024, around 81% of the countries that are part of the Paris Agreement included gender references in their Nationally Determined ..

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World’s Water Cycle Becoming Unpredictable, UN Study

October 9, 2024

The United Nations has raised the alarm about a serious crisis caused by climate change, marked by more severe floods and droughts. On October 7, 2024, a UN report revealed that the world’s rivers had their driest conditions in over ..

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Negro River Hits Record Low Amid Severe Drought Crisis

October 7, 2024

The Negro River, an important part of the Amazon River system, is facing its worst drought in more than 122 years. On October 4, 2024, the water levels in Manaus, a city near the river, dropped to just 12.66 meters, ..

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