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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Heat, Air Pollution, Disease: How Climate Change Affects Health
Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, air pollution and the spread of infectious disease: climate change poses an already vast yet rising threat to the health of humans around the world, experts warn.
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Pollution, Climate Change Drive Caspian Sea Towards Shrinkage
The Caspian Sea, with a coastline of over 6,437 km, has played a major role in regulating the local climate, contributing moisture and rainfall to the arid lands of Central Asia.
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Only A Third Of Europe's Surface Water In Good Health: Environment Agency
Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and over-use of freshwater resources are putting a strain on Europe, the European Environment Agency warned.
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Snow Disappears From Uttarakhand's Om Parvat For The First Time Ever
Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.
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Harvest Begins Early In Italy's Drought-Hit Vineyard With 35% Less Rainfall
The prestigious Donnafugata vineyards, which span the Italian island from the slopes of Marsala to the mantle of Mount Etna, began their harvest on July 22, an unprecedented two weeks early.
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Earth's Water Depleting Fast, Says Study, Explains Why It's Dangerous
The research team wants aquatic deoxygenation to be added to the list of "planetary boundaries", which are thresholds that allow humanity to develop and thrive.
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No More Pollution? New Material Can Absorb, Trap Greenhouse Gases
The material shows excellent stability in water, which makes it useful to be used in capturing carbon in industrial settings.
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Earth Day: History, Significance And Other Things To Know
With each passing year, the importance of Earth Day grows ever more apparent. Our planet faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and deforestation to pollution and loss of biodiversity.
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"Gross Misuse": Green Tribunal Slams Pollution Control Body For Diverting Funds
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for filing a "vague and irrelevant reply" on a matter regarding the psychological aspect of air pollution.
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Fuel Costly, Pollution High, But SUV Sales Up - Guzzling, Polluting More
If were upset about the price of petrol, why do we drive the vehicles we do?
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Malaysia Blames Indonesia As Reason For Air Quality Worsening
Malaysia called on neighbour Indonesia and a grouping of Southeast Asian nations to take action as air quality worsens across the country due to fires in Indonesia, its environment minister told Reuters on Thursday.
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Climate Change Driving Heatwaves, Worsening Air Quality: United Nations
Climate change is driving more intense and more frequent heatwaves, which in turn generate a "witch's brew" of pollutants, threatening the health of humans and other living things, the United Nations warned Wednesday.
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Explainer: Key Points To Look For In China-US Climate Talks This Week
As China and the United States meet this week in Beijing, the world's two biggest carbon polluters will be looking for ways to cooperate in both domestic policy and international trade in bringing down greenhouse gas emissions.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Heat, Air Pollution, Disease: How Climate Change Affects Health
Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, air pollution and the spread of infectious disease: climate change poses an already vast yet rising threat to the health of humans around the world, experts warn.
-
Pollution, Climate Change Drive Caspian Sea Towards Shrinkage
The Caspian Sea, with a coastline of over 6,437 km, has played a major role in regulating the local climate, contributing moisture and rainfall to the arid lands of Central Asia.
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Only A Third Of Europe's Surface Water In Good Health: Environment Agency
Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and over-use of freshwater resources are putting a strain on Europe, the European Environment Agency warned.
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Snow Disappears From Uttarakhand's Om Parvat For The First Time Ever
Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.
-
Harvest Begins Early In Italy's Drought-Hit Vineyard With 35% Less Rainfall
The prestigious Donnafugata vineyards, which span the Italian island from the slopes of Marsala to the mantle of Mount Etna, began their harvest on July 22, an unprecedented two weeks early.
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Earth's Water Depleting Fast, Says Study, Explains Why It's Dangerous
The research team wants aquatic deoxygenation to be added to the list of "planetary boundaries", which are thresholds that allow humanity to develop and thrive.
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No More Pollution? New Material Can Absorb, Trap Greenhouse Gases
The material shows excellent stability in water, which makes it useful to be used in capturing carbon in industrial settings.
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Earth Day: History, Significance And Other Things To Know
With each passing year, the importance of Earth Day grows ever more apparent. Our planet faces unprecedented challenges, from climate change and deforestation to pollution and loss of biodiversity.
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"Gross Misuse": Green Tribunal Slams Pollution Control Body For Diverting Funds
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for filing a "vague and irrelevant reply" on a matter regarding the psychological aspect of air pollution.
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Fuel Costly, Pollution High, But SUV Sales Up - Guzzling, Polluting More
If were upset about the price of petrol, why do we drive the vehicles we do?
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Malaysia Blames Indonesia As Reason For Air Quality Worsening
Malaysia called on neighbour Indonesia and a grouping of Southeast Asian nations to take action as air quality worsens across the country due to fires in Indonesia, its environment minister told Reuters on Thursday.
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Climate Change Driving Heatwaves, Worsening Air Quality: United Nations
Climate change is driving more intense and more frequent heatwaves, which in turn generate a "witch's brew" of pollutants, threatening the health of humans and other living things, the United Nations warned Wednesday.
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Explainer: Key Points To Look For In China-US Climate Talks This Week
As China and the United States meet this week in Beijing, the world's two biggest carbon polluters will be looking for ways to cooperate in both domestic policy and international trade in bringing down greenhouse gas emissions.
