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The triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change

Read about the unique challenges coastal regions face from human activities and the combined crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change.

Improving air quality in NYC with tree planting initiatives

New York City has been ramping up efforts to plant tens of thousands of trees annually.

Tropical Andes Glaciers shrinking to historic lows

The tropical Andes glaciers have shrunk to their smallest size since the last ice age, showing urgent climate concerns.

Greenland’s ice sheet vulnerability: Challenges in reversing melting

In a study published in The Cryosphere on July 24, scientists have revealed crucial insights into the precarious balance of Greenland's ice sheet, showing why it's easier to melt than to freeze.

From drug disposal to water contamination: Unpacking pharmaceutical pollution

Lorna Rothery spoke to Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe about the impact of pharmaceutical pollution and the barriers that need to be overcome to achieve a greener, more sustainable industry.

Promoting awareness of neglected tropical diseases

Open Access Government discusses the prevalence of neglected tropical diseases, including barriers to awareness and the need to scale up effective interventions.

Innovative UN strategies to tackle the water crises

Rithima Warrier from Frost & Sullivan sheds light on UN strategies driven by innovation, with a specific focus on addressing water crises in the face of climate change.

Our polycrisis demands a radically new approach to risk management

In this exclusive, Ruth Richardson, Executive Director of the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA), calls on policymakers worldwide to transform risk management.

Transport decarbonisation: Tackling climate change in the UK

Zemo Partnership Executive Director Claire Haigh explores how the Council for Net Zero Transport is tackling climate change in the UK through transport decarbonisation.

Climate change threatens western US forests’ role as carbon sinks

By soaking up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it within their ecosystems, forests have always been considered to hold potential in the fight against climate change.

Why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change

Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy’s Director of Corporate Affairs, explains why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change, beginning with a discussion about this peculiar market created and nourished entirely by legislation.

Supporting climate action in the agricultural sector

Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) discusses here how innovative climate service products can help inform climate adaptation and mitigation, particularly within the agricultural sector.

Companies may be underestimating climate risks by up to 70%

The flaws in current climate risk assessments for corporate assets have been uncovered.

New research reveals the impact of long-distance travel on climate

What is the real impact of long-distance passenger travel? Research from the University of Leeds has urged us to rethink how we approach reducing carbon emissions from transportation.

Surprising ocean circulation phenomenon with implications for climate change

How does ocean circulation work? New research that looks into the mechanism of ocean circulation could impact our current understanding of climate change.

Iceland faces ongoing volcanic eruptions threatening critical infrastructure

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula is experiencing a series of volcanic eruptions that could continue intermittently for years or even decades, according to researchers analysing local earthquake and geochemical data.

Pacific Ocean sediments reveal potentially alarming future temperatures

Doubling of atmospheric CO2 could cause the Earth's average temperature to rise by 7 to 14 degrees Celsius, much higher than previously estimated, a study has found.

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