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Peru Loses Over Half of Glacial Coverage in Six Decades

November 24, 2023

Peru has experienced a devastating loss of more than half of its glacier surface in the last six decades, with 175 glaciers becoming extinct between 2016 and 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to scientists from Peru’s ..

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State of the Wet Tropics Report

November 24, 2023

Australia’s biodiversity-rich northern rainforests, designated as world heritage sites, face escalating threats, with 25% more organisms being classified as threatened species since 2020 due to the impacts of climate change, according to the recently released “State of the Wet Tropics” ..

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Antarctic Ozone Hole Grows Larger and Thinner, Defying Recovery Trends

November 23, 2023

A new study reveals alarming changes in the Antarctic ozone hole, indicating not only a significant increase in size but also a concerning thinning trend during most of the spring. Despite earlier signs of recovery since the 2000s, the ozone ..

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Innovative Approach to Tackle Illegal Sand Mining in Bihar

November 22, 2023

Authorities in Bihar’s Bhojpur district have adopted a unique strategy to curb illegal sand mining by constructing pillars in the Sone river on either side of the Arrah-Sahar bridge. The initiative aims to impede boats from transporting illegally mined sand ..

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Unprecedented Heatwave Hits Brazil

November 22, 2023

Brazil recently faced an unprecedented heatwave, with Araçuaí in Minas Gerais reaching a historic high temperature of 44.8C (112.6F). This extreme event is attributed to a combination of the El Niño phenomenon and the ongoing impacts of climate change. Climate ..

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“Climate equality: A planet for the 99%” Report

November 22, 2023

A recently released report highlights a glaring disparity in carbon emissions, revealing that the richest one percent of the global population emitted as much carbon as the poorest five billion people, comprising 66 percent of the world’s population. Alarming Impact ..

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UNEP’s 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023

November 22, 2023

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released its 14th Emissions Gap Report 2023, revealing a bleak outlook for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. With the most optimistic climate action projects, there is only a 14% chance of ..

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Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

November 20, 2023

A recent edition of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveals a startling impact of heat exposure on global labor. In 2022, the loss amounted to a staggering 490 billion potential labor hours, marking a nearly 42% increase ..

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