Funeral smoke adds to South Asia’s woes
With the sub-continent battling a vicious Covid onslaught, the worst fires in years are adding to South Asia’s woes.
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Food system causes one third of greenhouse gases
How we eat causes dangerous climate heating. It’s time to change not only our diet, but the entire global food system.
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Europe warns of Brazilian trade boycott over fires
Appalled by more forest loss and worse wildfires, eight European countries warn of a possible Brazilian trade boycott.
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Moderate forest damage raises local temperature
Trees cool the world. They also cool themselves. Even moderate forest damage makes local temperatures soar.
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Cocoa fuel combats climate change
If you like chocolate you’ll love this: the same tree that provides your indulgent treat is helping to slow climate change, thanks to cocoa fuel.
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More vegetables, less meat for all our sakes
17 January, 2019 − Researchers are clear: the healthy diet for a healthy planet is more vegetables, less meat. What matters is the food that’s served, and the way it’s produced too.
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Read moreLoss of unregarded forests is at danger level
19 March, 2018 – Three new studies highlight the value of the world’s unregarded forests – and the dangers they face as the climate changes.
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Read moreNew Zealand’s wildlife feels the heat
13 March, 2018 – The impacts of climate change – including record heat and intense storms – are now hitting New Zealand’s wildlife. Humans are not the only species affected.
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Read moreFood industry is cooking the planet
25 May, 2017 – One of the biggest contributors to climate change is the agricultural food industry, but the political will to tackle the issue is lacking.
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Read moreAmazon’s Indians and rainforest under attack
9 May, 2017 − Attacks on Amazon Indians and on their land rights are threatening vital areas of rainforest indigenous people have preserved for centuries.
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