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€16 billion bonus for reducing emissions

As reported by Lusa, the environmental association released the results of the new report prepared within the scope of the European project “LIFE Together 1.5” in partnership with Zero. The study showed that adopting a new trajectory compatible with the Paris Agreement, which includes not allowing global warming to exceed 1.5ºC, could save the European Union […]

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From New York to Jakarta, land in many coastal cities is sinking faster than sea levels are rising

Sea level rise has already put coastal cities on notice thanks to increasing storm surges and even sunny day flooding at high tide. These challenges will continue to grow because global projections point to a mean sea level rise of at least one foot above year-2000 levels by the end of this century. However, many cities are facing another […]

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Global Warming And the Future of Skiing

Every December, some 320–390mn people hit the ski slopes globally. As these outdoor enthusiasts know all too well, trail conditions can make or break the experience. Poor skiing conditions don’t just detract from the consumer experience, for the companies operating these resorts these could spell losses—or even threaten survival. Last season, several resorts were forced […]

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The 2°C Climate Challenge: Is Global Warming Target a Financial Time Bomb?

The economic feasibility of the climate change targets specified in the Paris Agreement depends on the prioritization of non-market elements like human health and biodiversity conservation, according to a recent study led by Dr. Taikan Oki, ex-Senior Vice-Rector of United Nations University, Japan, and published in IOP Publishing’s academic journal Environmental Research Letters. A team of […]

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Heatwaves and Animal Welfare: The Ethics of Livestock Farming on a Warming Planet

Heat stress hits livestock too: How can we adapt our food systems for better animal welfare? Europe recently sweltered through its hottest July on record. The human impacts on work, tourism and health were clear to see. But behind closed doors, animals kept as livestock also suffered from severe heat stress. New data obtained by […]

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Heat From Global Warming is Drying Up the Colorado River, UCLA Says

When it comes to how much water is actually running down the Colorado River to quench seven Western states, a new study makes clear that “low” is the new “average.” Higher temperatures caused by climate change stole 10 trillion gallons of water out of the Colorado River Basin from 2000 to 2021, robbing vital resources […]

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World’s Oceans Set New Temperature Record as Global Warming Intensifies

The world’s oceans have set a new temperature record with the potential to threaten Earth’s climate, marine life and coastal communities. The temperature of the oceans’ surface hit 20.96 degrees Celsius (69.71 Fahrenheit) on Friday, according to European Union climate observatory data. The last record was 20.95C (69.71F) in March 2016, said the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change […]

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Analysis: How Low-Sulphur Shipping Rules are Affecting Global Warming

In 2020, international regulations to reduce air pollution from shipping imposed strict limits on the sulphur content of marine fuels. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules have had some success in improving public health. Global emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2) – a health-damaging air pollutant – have dropped by about 10% as a result. But the shift to […]

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World’s Biggest Sports Events May Have to Be Held in Cooler Months Due to Global Warming

Long distance running events may have to be “decoupled” from athletics championships due to climate change, a sporting boss has warned. Soaring temperatures could make endurance events unsafe during summer, according to World Athletics president and former Olympian Sebastian Coe. “The fact is we now live in a world that is changing very fast, and climate […]

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What Schools Can Do To Fight Climate Change

Whether you are concerned about fuel prices, global warming, or dependence on foreign oil producers like Russia or Iran, we need to find ways to reduce energy usage. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is taking helpful steps towards this goal. For example, FCPS committed to achieve a 20% reduction of energy usage from 2013 to […]

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