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Controversy Surrounds New Methane Emissions Metric GWP*

November 15, 2023

Some of the world’s major meat and dairy companies have adopted a new metric called GWP* (pronounced as GWP star) to measure methane emissions, claiming it offers a more accurate assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, a recent report ..

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Dominica Creates World’s First Marine Protected Area for Sperm Whales

November 15, 2023

The tiny Caribbean island of Dominica is making history by establishing the world’s first marine protected area dedicated to safeguarding the endangered sperm whale. This groundbreaking initiative aims to protect these magnificent creatures while also contributing to the fight against ..

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UN Report Highlights Severe Water Scarcity Impacting Children in South Asia Due to Climate Change

November 14, 2023

The United Nations has identified South Asia as the region with the highest number of children struggling due to severe water scarcity compounded by the effects of climate change. A staggering 347 million children under the age of 18 in ..

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Southeast Asia’s Declining Tigers Darken Global Recovery Efforts

November 13, 2023

While tiger populations are rebounding in parts of Asia, numbers are plummeting in Southeast Asia, posing challenges to international goals of doubling wild tigers globally by 2022. Tiger Census Submissions to CITES Countries submitted population data to CITES wildlife treaty ..

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International Efforts to Combat Illegal Trade and Protect Jaguars and Big Cats

November 13, 2023

Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have come together to combat the illegal trade of jaguar parts and derivatives and to address the issue of poaching through coordinated enforcement efforts. ..

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Fighting the Melting Poles: France’s $1 Billion Polar Science Push

November 13, 2023

Alarmed by the accelerating decline of Earth’s ice caps and glaciers, France is spending $1 billion on polar research over the next decade and calling for protections for polar oceans. France’s Leadership on Ice Melt French President Emmanuel Macron hosted ..

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Melting Ice and Heavier Snowfall: An Antarctic Paradox

November 13, 2023

New research reveals an interesting phenomenon in Antarctica – declining sea ice is linked to increased regional snowfall. While this can temporarily slow global sea level rise, it is unlikely to fully offset long-term ice melt impacts. Sea Ice Loss ..

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“Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis” Report

November 13, 2023

A new report reveals the staggering amount of plastic pollution leaking into the environment each year. It provides policy guidance to curb this crisis as negotiations continue on an international plastic treaty. 21 Million Tonnes of Plastic Pollution Annually The ..

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