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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.
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Photo: Pixabay/Franz26 Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end. Death Valley hit a temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit (53.3 degrees Celsius) on July 16, 2023