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Climate Change Is Intensifying the Water Cycle, New IPCC Report Finds

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But it also indicates that by swiftly and drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the worst effects of climate change can be prevented, avoiding worst-case outcomes for water availability. “I And it shows that certain trends such as rising seas and shrinking ice sheets will continue even if carbon pollution were halted immediately.

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March endures another month of record heat

A Greener Life

Some of the most severe events this year include a drought in the Amazon rainforest, resulting in a record number of wildfires in Venezuela between January and March, and a drought in southern Africa that has wiped out crops and left millions facing hunger.

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A new climate litigation claim in Brazil raises the pressure for increased climate action and protection of the Amazon rainforest

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It contributes to increasing pressure against President Bolsonaro for widespread environmental damage across the country, resulting from a significant lack of climate action and the pervasive destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Omissions from the Brazilian government on climate policy. o C global warming scenario. Bolsonaro ).

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8 ways to save our climate, and our lives

Edouard Stenger

Reduce methane emissions Methane essentially comes from the decay of vegetation, animals’ digestion and the exploitation of fossil fuels, methane is a greenhouse gas with a massive footprint, 80+ times more potent than carbon dioxide in the first 20 years. This was mentioned in an article in The Guardian.

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What Are The Tallest Trees In The World?

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However, more greenhouse gases escaping into the atmosphere could enable Redwoods to grow quicker. Carbon dioxide, a common pollutant from burning fossil fuels such as gas and oil, is used by plants during photosynthesis. It is one of the most highly protected areas of rainforest found in all of South-East Asia.

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Climate Litigation in Latin America and the Caribbean:  launching a regional Platform for Climate Litigation

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With the largest rainforest in the world, the largest freshwater reserves on the planet and the most significant amount of arable land where food is produced, the importance of Latin America and the Caribbean in the fight against climate change is undeniable. By Maria Antonia Tigre, Florencia Ortúzar, Javier Dávalos.

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Analysis: How to cut emissions from ‘big sport’?

A Greener Life

Reusing venues and replacing fossil fuel with renewable energy use is essential to cutting emissions at a large sporting event. The event reportedly generated 882,900 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, following which the organising committee received approximately 1.10 What drives emissions from ‘big sport’?