Climate change may soon double the impact of extreme drought and fire. And it’s a two-way traffic.
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How hemp can help to moderate the climate crisis
Hemp, a plant grown centuries ago in England as a national duty, could help to restrict climate heating.
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Climate chaos batters global insurance industry
The climate crisis is exacting a rising price from the worldwide insurance industry, a relief and development agency says.
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Earth is now committed to a 2°C hotter future
2020 matched all global heating records. In 2021 carbon releases will reach a milestone. Soon we face a 2°C hotter future.
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Caspian Sea loss puts Asian water supplies at risk
The Caspian Sea’s decline means a climate-led water crisis for at least five Asian nations as inland seas dry up.
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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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Climate crisis finds ample answers in world’s trees
The world’s trees can build cities, devour carbon and feed developing countries’ small farmers. It’s time to branch out.
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China’s climate lead offers the planet new hope
Beijing’s plan to cut greenhouse gases could mean a global expansion of green industries following China’s climate lead.
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Plant world feels effect of growing climate heat
From Hudson Bay to Tierra del Fuego, the plant world is beginning to change. Blame it on global heating.
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UK’s plutonium stockpile is an embarrassing risk
Plutonium used to be called the world’s most valuable substance. It’s now recognised as a highly dangerous liability.
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