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#1314652021-11-03
'We are not equal' - what they said at U.N. climate talks
COP 26, a U.N. conference critical to averting the most disastrous effects of climate change, is running for the first two weeks of November.
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#1349982022-06-14
'We beg God for water': Chilean lake turns to desert, sounding climate change alarm
The Penuelas reservoir in central Chile was until twenty years ago the main source of water for the city of Valparaiso, holding enough water for 38,000 Olympic-size swimming pools. Water for only two pools now remains.
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#1350152022-06-21
'We cannot afford to wait': UN confirms COP15 Biodiversity Summit to relocate to Canada
Decision to move crucial talks to Montreal later this year spark renewed hopes crucial treaty to combat nature loss can be finalised
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#1203742019-03-14
'We can’t afford to stand by and do nothing’: 10 everyday heroes fighting to save the planet
Schoolchildren around the world are joining a global strike against climate change this week. But they’re not the only everyday people inspired to take action. We talk to 10 UK activists on the frontline of our most serious environmental issues.
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#1262902020-12-16
'We might have a Covid-21 or Covid-22 coming our way'
We need a broader approach to health, says conservationist Cristián Samper. Our treatment of nature increases the risk of further pandemics
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#1249832020-04-02
'We must use this time well': climate experts hopeful after Cop26 delay
Green campaigners and climate leaders have vowed to keep up the pressure on governments around the world to make stringent new commitments on the climate crisis, as a vital UN climate summit was delayed until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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#1312902021-10-29
'We need to act immediately' on climate change, IOM chief warns world leaders
In an interview with FRANCE 24 from Geneva, the director general of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) urged world leaders to "act now" to tackle the challenges of climate change during the upcoming COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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#1256832020-11-13
'We packed long underwear and never wore it': Arctic scientists shocked at warming
When the Arctic researchers Jacqueline Grebmeier and Lee Cooper made their annual scientific pilgrimage to frigid seas off Alaska last month, what they found was startling.
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#1262952020-12-16
'We're getting Europe's waste?' US hit by plastic debris lost from UK ship
Brightly coloured plastic debris from the UK has been washing up along the coast of Maine in the US after a shipment bound for incineration fell into the sea.
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#1222712019-09-18
'We're losing the race': UN secretary general calls climate change an 'emergency'
The UN secretary general says that he is counting on public pressure to compel governments to take much stronger action against what he calls the climate change “emergency”.
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#1190192018-12-13
'We're running out of time': Canada under pressure to step up at global climate conference
The Canadian government is under intense pressure to fill a leadership void as countries try to hammer out how they will hold themselves accountable for implementing the Paris climate-change accord.
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#1255942020-11-06
'We're seeing more than ever': white shark populations rise off California coast
Chris Lowe is no longer surprised when he sees drone footage of juvenile white sharks cruising near surfers and swimmers in southern California’s ocean waters.
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#1309752021-10-20
'Wee Forests': Plans unveiled for COP26 urban tree planting programme
Eight new green spaces to be planted across Glasgow to help city celebrate upcoming Climate Summit, as ITV announces plans for major ramp up of climate coverage
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#1253662020-05-01
'What can I realistically do about climate change?'
I was born in 1988, which apparently makes me an older millennial. My question is, what changes can I make and realistically recommend to contribute to fighting climate change? I already vote conscientiously, I’ve moved closer to my office — reducing my commute. I can’t afford a new electric car ...
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#1188172018-11-06
'What extinction looks like': U.S. mountain caribou to be moved to Canada
The six mountain caribou remaining in the lower 48 states will be relocated farther north into British Columbia, a move that ends decades of efforts to reintroduce the large animals into Idaho and Washington state.
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#1249212020-03-30
'Why have carbon dioxide levels risen and fallen in the past?'
This is not the column I planned to publish this month. I wrote another one several weeks ago in answer to a reader’s question about tourism in Europe. As you might imagine, that column was swiftly rendered out of date, becoming nothing more than a time capsule of life before COVID-19 became a g ...
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#1221062019-09-04
'Wonder plant' will tackle climate change, conservationists say
Acres of underwater seagrass meadows are to be restored off the Welsh coast to tackle climate change.
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#1238102020-01-20
'You Need To Act Now': Meet 4 Girls Working To Save The Warming World
A teenage girl, Greta Thunberg, has become the world-famous face of the climate strike movement. But she's far from alone: Thunberg has helped rally and inspire others — especially girls.
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#1218692019-08-13
'You protect what you love': Why biodiversity thrives on Indigenous-managed lands
Recent study finds that number of unique species is 40% greater on protected land in Canada
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#1194072019-01-16
'Zebra' tribal bodypaint cuts fly bites 10-fold: study
Traditional white-striped bodypainting practiced by indigenous communities mimics zebra stripes to reduce the number of potentially harmful horsefly bites a person receives by up to 10-fold, according to new research published Wednesday.
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#1291542021-06-08
'Zombie frog' discovered: 3 new species described from the narrow-mouthed frog family
Together with an international team, Senckenberg scientists have described three new frog species from the northern Amazon region. The animals from the genus Synapturanus spend their lives buried underground and are therefore still virtually unexplored.
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#1306372021-10-11
(COP15) Explainer: What to expect from first UN global conference on ecological civilization
The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, known as COP15, kicked off on Monday in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province.
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#1287722021-05-22
(Hello Africa) Biodiversity of African animals
Biodiversity is a major asset for the African continent as it contains an estimated one-fifth of all known species of mammals, birds and plants in the world. Let's appreciate the African animals on the International Day for Biological Diversity which falls on Saturday.
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#1329222022-02-03
(PHOTOS): Ministry of Environment plants trees to mark World Wetlands Day
A certificates award ceremony crowned the day with participants, including children scooping top prices in their contribution towards environmental conservation.
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#1208482019-04-25
1 million species risk extinction due to human influence
Up to one million species face extinction due to the effects of human influence, according to a draft U.N. report obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP) that painstakingly details how humanity has undermined the natural resources upon which its very survival depends.
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#1257212020-11-17
1% of people cause half of global aviation emissions – study
Frequent-flying “‘super emitters” who represent just 1% of the world’s population caused half of aviation’s carbon emissions in 2018, according to a study. Airlines produced a billion tonnes of CO2 and benefited from a $100bn (£75bn) subsidy by not paying for the climate damage they caused, the ...
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#1220472019-08-29
1.3 billion tons of food being wasted each year. Can we stop it?
Across the planet, more than a billion tons of essential, nutritious, life-sustaining food goes to waste each year.
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#1285292021-05-11
1.5°C degrowth scenarios suggest need for new mitigation pathways: Research
The first comprehensive comparison of 'degrowth' scenarios with established pathways to limit climate change highlights the risk of over-reliance on carbon dioxide removal, renewable energy and energy efficiency to support continued global growth - which is assumed in established global climate ...
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#1340802022-04-14
10 Shocking Statistics About Deforestation
Through land clearing for agricultural farming, logging for products such as timber and paper, urban expansion, and infrastructural development, humans are destroying one of Earth’s most important natural resources: forests.
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#1338562022-03-31
10 Ways To Shape a Positive Future for Forests
Anna Begemann is a researcher in the Governance Program at the European Forest Institute. From deforestation largely caused by agricultural encroachment in the Amazon, to devastating forest fires in Canada,
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#1339652022-04-11
10 Women Scientists Leading the Fight Against the Climate Crisis
Climate change is an issue that affects everyone on the planet but women and girls are the ones suffering its effects the most. Why? Because women and girls have less access to quality education and later, job opportunities. These structural disadvantages keep them in poverty. In fact, women mak ...
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#1243952020-02-26
10 common myths about climate change — and what science really says
If you've ever engaged in a discussion about climate change, in person or online, you've probably encountered some arguments about what the science says. Some of those claims may sound logical but are actually misleading or inaccurate.
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#1252392020-04-22
10 essential books about the environment
The 10 best books about the environment, to change your perspective on the world around us and our role in the global ecosystem.
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#1319972021-11-30
10 facts about the manul, the GRUMPIEST wild cat in Russia
This fluffy, playful cat with a very expressive gaze is just begging to be cuddled! But it absolutely can’t stand humans. And it has its reasons.
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#1190562018-12-17
10 minutes with Josh Henretig, Microsoft
Josh Henretig: It's a cross-company program that takes Microsoft's deep investments in artificial intelligence research and technologies, adds on our commitment to using technology to address big, societal challenges to then deliver AI resources in the hands of organizations working at the inter ...
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#1201672019-03-01
10 of our favourite green buildings in the world
Against the stark concrete skyline of Sydney, Australia, one building’s cascading green gardens unfurl like a vertical oasis. Completed in late 2013, One Central Park (pictured, above) won a suite of high-profile awards in 2014 (including Best Tall Building in the World) thanks to its clever fea ...
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#1334172022-02-22
10 of the Most Endangered Species in Canada
Canada is known for its varied landscape, ranging from mountains and rolling plains, to rivers, lakes and Arctic tundras. It is therefore unsurprising that a great variety of animals make this region its home.
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#1345102022-05-17
10 of the Most Endangered Species in the Ocean
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species, at least 37% of the world’s sharks and rays, 33% of reef corals, 26% of mammals (including mari ...
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#1250722020-04-13
10 of the best virtual ocean adventures
Exploring the world’s best-known coral environment, on the east coast of Australia, David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef is an interactive journey around this “beautiful but threatened world”.
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#1251212020-04-16
10 pioneer-era apple types thought extinct found in US West
A team of retirees that scours the remote ravines and windswept plains of the Pacific Northwest for long-forgotten pioneer orchards has rediscovered 10 apple varieties that were believed to be extinct—the largest number ever unearthed in a single season by the non-profit Lost Apple Project.
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#1281892021-04-22
10 sustainability words and phrases you need to know for Earth Day—and beyond
Do you know how to spot greenwashing, or the difference between ‘compostable’ and ‘biodegradable’? What actually is microplastic? Here, we break down the eco-terminology used by brands so you can make informed choices when you shop
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#1231302019-11-26
10 things to know about the Emissions Gap 2019
The annual United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) flagship Emissions Gap Report is now online. But what is this report really about? And why should you care? Keep reading to find out more.
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#1347622022-05-27
10 ways to save butterflies as numbers plummet due to pollution and climate change
Some are flamboyant exhibitionists, others are furtive lurkers who blend in with their surroundings. Coloured vibrant orange or just plain beige, butterflies fluttering around a lush garden or wild meadow are always an idyllic summer sight.
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#1273632021-02-25
10-year battle of sea urchins vs. invasive seaweed
The first hatchery-raised sea urchins outplanted in Kāneʻohe Bay are 10-years-old, and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU) and the State of Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) are celebrating the milestone anniversary.
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#1342352022-04-28
100 EU cities commit to going climate neutral by 2030
For a city to slash its emissions to zero may seem like a pipe dream, but 100 EU cities have committed to doing just that by the end of the decade.
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#1252742020-04-28
100 Questions to Prevent Biodiversity Loss in Southeast Asia
What species and ecosystems are most likely to be adversely affected by climate change, and why? What are the impacts of international trade on fisheries and marine biodiversity loss? How should urban development be handled so that its impacts on biodiversity are minimized?
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#1296372021-07-23
100 days to Cop26: protesters urge Boris Johnson to take climate talks seriously
Protesters will fill London’s Parliament Square on Friday morning, calling on the prime minister, Boris Johnson, to make the climate crisis his top priority, as the UK prepares to host UN talks that will determine whether the world tips into environmental catastrophe this decade.
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#1226422019-10-15
100 questions to prevent biodiversity loss in Southeast Asia
Scientists identify the top research questions needing answers in biodiversity conservation.
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#1189382018-12-07
100% of Sea Turtles in Global Study Found With Plastics in Their Bellies
A new study of sea turtles in three oceans and seas drove home the point, green campaigners said Wednesday, that the world's governments and corporations are not doing enough to reduce plastic pollution—and marine life is suffering as a result.
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#1281562021-04-21
101 Nobel laureates call for global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
A hundred and one Nobel laureates, including the Dalai Lama, are calling for governments around the world to sign up to a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty to help tackle the climate crisis.