Bamboo, lime and mud are traditional materials being used innovatively in southern India to rebuild homes that can withstand the impact of recurring floods.
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Healthcare can worsen global climate crisis
Healthcare workers urging zero carbon emissions say chemicals used increasingly to anaesthetise patients are potent greenhouse gases.
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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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Science can double the solar dividend
Researchers have found three new ways to double the solar dividend, making the sun work harder and deliver more to the renewable economy.
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Acid oceans may trigger mass extinction
A stable carbon cycle means life goes on. Too much carbon could wipe out many species. And acid oceans could hold the key.
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Planting more trees could cut carbon by 25%
Scientists now know where to start restoring the forests to soak up carbon and cool the planet, by planting more trees on unused land.
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Himalayan melt rate doubles in 40 years
The pace of glacier thawing on the roof of the world has doubled in 40 years, scientists say, with the Himalayan melt rate affected by climate heating.
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Wilderness – saved today, sold tomorrow
While scientists call for more protection for wild things, governments have removed protection from wilderness areas the size of Mexico.
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Siberia expects mass migration as it warms
Scientists mapping the effects of increased temperature and rainfall across Siberia say it could expect mass migration in a warmer world.
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Brazil spurns do-it-yourself solar power
Brazilian Customs imagine that parts for a do-it-yourself solar power scheme to help remote communities are luxury goods, and tax them accordingly.
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