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EU countries stepping up for farmers while divided, pre-election Brussels falters
Less than a year out from the European elections, a scrambling EU has seen its Green Deal enter its “twilight days” in recent weeks. The early optimism following the Commission’s unveiling of this ambitious legislative agenda in late 2019 has
In the era of ‘global boiling,’ nature conservation is key
UN secretary general António Guterres issued a sober warning last week when he said, the era of global warming has ended and “the era of global boiling has arrived”. Global boiling is in reference to scientists confirming that the past
How climate change will affect your pets and how you can help them cope
Photo: Pexels/Kelvin Valerio Earth has just experienced its hottest month since records began. Extreme heat isn’t just challenging for humans; it brings suffering to our beloved pets, too. Research I was involved in examined how climate change affects the welfare of animals,
Solar energy can help purify water contaminated by industry
The process of purifying contaminated water known as water remediation can be powered entirely by solar power.
Well-managed dams and smart forecasting can limit flooding in a world of extreme storms
As climate change makes extreme rainfall more common, it will further test flood-fighting capabilities.
Eliminating food waste globally could have fewer environmental benefits than thought
Food loss and waste amount to an average of 527 calories per person a day and 6% of global GHGs.