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Trees in Los Angeles are Now an Unexpected Air Pollution Source

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While trees and green spaces are often celebrated for their contributions to cleaner air and a healthier environment, recent research has highlighted a surprising drawback: they can also be significant sources of air pollution. A study mapping volatile organic compounds (VOCs) over Los Angeles revealed that botanical emissions, particularly from trees, are responsible for around […]

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Extreme Wildfires have Doubled in 20 Years

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Recently, over 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile experienced its worst wildfire season ever, resulting in over 130 fatalities. Last year, Canada endured record-breaking wildfires from March to November, and in August, flames ravaged Maui in Hawaii. And the list continues. Watching the news, it seems like catastrophic wildfires are occurring

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US Government Supports Carbon Credit Industry’s Self-Reform Efforts

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The US government is aiming to support carbon offsets by endorsing industry-led efforts to reform a market that has faced increasing criticism. The Biden administration has introduced a set of principles to define “high-integrity” carbon credits, emphasizing their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and attracting significant private capital for climate change mitigation. A 12-page

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Wheat Gene Discovery Could Boost Yields and Climate Resilience

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Scientists have uncovered new insights into the role of a well-known wheat gene, Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1), which affects wheat yield. This knowledge could enhance farm productivity and help wheat crops adapt to changing climates in major grain-growing areas. Ppd-1 is commonly used by breeders to ensure that wheat flowers and sets grain earlier in the season,

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The Largest Antarctic Ice Shelf is Acting Unusually

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In Antarctica, massive glaciers are constantly shifting, with ice streams acting like conveyor belts that transport most of the ice and sediment debris from these glaciers to the ocean. According to new research from Washington University in St. Louis, one such ice stream displaces the entire Ross Ice Shelf at least once daily. This is

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Extreme Temperatures Raise Stroke Death Risk in Low-Income Countries

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Extreme temperatures raise stroke death risk in low-income countries. Both extreme heat and cold are linked to higher death rates from ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, as found in a new study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The connection between extreme temperatures and stroke deaths was more pronounced in low-income countries compared to

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Major Meta-Study Confirms the Effectiveness of Carbon Pricing

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Carbon pricing systems have empirically reduced emissions by 5 to 21% in their initial years of operation. A research team has compiled findings from 17 real-world climate policies worldwide, offering a more comprehensive understanding than ever before. They employed artificial intelligence to consolidate existing surveys and made them comparable through a new calculation method. The

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Brazil Launches urgent Rescue Operation as Floods Kill Over 78

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Southern Brazil authorities worked urgently on Sunday to rescue individuals from severe floods and mudslides, marking the area’s worst-ever climate disaster. The calamity has resulted in a death toll of at least 78, with 115,000 individuals displaced from their residences. Entire cities found themselves submerged under floodwaters, isolating thousands of individuals due to days of

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Wine Growers at Africa’s Tip Adapt to Climate Change

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On a South African wine estate, piles of dry, uprooted grapevines lie at the base of a barren, hilly terrain. Vineyards are replanting to adapt to climate change, anticipating infrequent but intense rainfall in the wine region. From Australia to California, and from France to Spain and Italy, wine producers globally are racing to adjust

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