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Brazil Cuts Down Thousands Of Trees In Amazon Rainforest To Build Road For Climate Summit
Brazil is facing criticism for cutting down thousands of trees in the Amazon rainforest to build a road for the COP30 climate summit, despite the country's claims of commitment to environmental protection.
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Trump Administration Ends $20 Billion Funding For Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects
The Trump administration has ended $20 billion in funding for greenhouse gas reduction projects in a move that climate advocates and Democrats say illegally seizes money allocated for clean energy and transportation.
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'Climate Whiplash' Hitting World's Cities Amid Rising Temperatures: Study
The weather in some of the world's most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.
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NASA Fires Chief Scientist On Trump's Order, More Job Cuts To Come
NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research.
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Trump Job Cuts Threaten Climate Research, Public Safety, Warn Scientists
Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college. After more than a decade as a contractor, he finally secured a full-time position nearly two years ago.
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World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground near South Georgia, a key wildlife haven. Scientists are monitoring its impact on marine life, particularly on penguins and seals, as it could disrupt feeding routes. Some experts suggest the iceberg may also enhance ocean productivity by releasing nutrients. If it fragments, it may pose risks to...
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World War To Space Battles: Experts Predict What World Could Look Like In 10 Years
World War III is inevitable and will likely start within the next 10 years, a new survey conducted by the Atlantic Council, a global affairs think tank in Washington, has revealed.
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Global Sea Ice Cover At Record Low In February Amid Persistent Hot Streak
In February, temperatures spiked up to 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak, said Europe's climate monitor.
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Earth's Strongest Ocean Current Is Slowing Down And It Could Have Devastating Consequences
The ocean current might slow down by around 20 per cent by 2050 in the "high carbon emissions scenario".
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Melting Ice Could Slow World's Strongest Ocean Current: Study
The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published on Monday that warned of "severe" climate consequences.
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New Study Reveals How Earth's Orbit Controls Ice Ages
A research team examined a million-year record of climate change, focusing on land-based ice sheets across the Northern Hemisphere and deep ocean temperatures.
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"Costing Lives": Trump Administration Fires Hundreds At Key US Climate Agency
Hundreds of scientists and experts have been fired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a leading US agency responsible for weather forecasting.
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Trump Aims To Cut Around 65% Of Staff At US Environmental Agency
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration aims to cut around 65 percent of staff at the Environmental Protection Agency, a key regulatory body that works on a range of areas, including climate change.
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Donald Trump Calls For Revival Of Keystone XL Pipeline Project Axed By Joe Biden
Ex-US President Joe Biden rescinded a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline -- first proposed in 2008 -- by executive order over environmental concerns.
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Scientists Discover Declining Global Ocean Evaporation Amid Rising Temperatures
Recent research has revealed a decline in global ocean evaporation since 2008, challenging traditional climate models. Despite increasing sea surface temperatures, evaporation rates have decreased across two-thirds of the world's oceans. Scientists attribute this unexpected trend to reduced wind speeds, or "wind stilling," and shifts in atmospheric...
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Brazil Cuts Down Thousands Of Trees In Amazon Rainforest To Build Road For Climate Summit
Brazil is facing criticism for cutting down thousands of trees in the Amazon rainforest to build a road for the COP30 climate summit, despite the country's claims of commitment to environmental protection.
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Trump Administration Ends $20 Billion Funding For Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects
The Trump administration has ended $20 billion in funding for greenhouse gas reduction projects in a move that climate advocates and Democrats say illegally seizes money allocated for clean energy and transportation.
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'Climate Whiplash' Hitting World's Cities Amid Rising Temperatures: Study
The weather in some of the world's most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.
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NASA Fires Chief Scientist On Trump's Order, More Job Cuts To Come
NASA announced Tuesday the dismissal of its chief scientist and others to comply with orders from President Donald Trump, marking the latest in a series of administration actions undermining climate change research.
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Trump Job Cuts Threaten Climate Research, Public Safety, Warn Scientists
Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college. After more than a decade as a contractor, he finally secured a full-time position nearly two years ago.
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World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Grounds Near South Georgia, Raising Wildlife and Environmental Concerns
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground near South Georgia, a key wildlife haven. Scientists are monitoring its impact on marine life, particularly on penguins and seals, as it could disrupt feeding routes. Some experts suggest the iceberg may also enhance ocean productivity by releasing nutrients. If it fragments, it may pose risks to...
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World War To Space Battles: Experts Predict What World Could Look Like In 10 Years
World War III is inevitable and will likely start within the next 10 years, a new survey conducted by the Atlantic Council, a global affairs think tank in Washington, has revealed.
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Global Sea Ice Cover At Record Low In February Amid Persistent Hot Streak
In February, temperatures spiked up to 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole as the world continued its persistent heat streak, said Europe's climate monitor.
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Earth's Strongest Ocean Current Is Slowing Down And It Could Have Devastating Consequences
The ocean current might slow down by around 20 per cent by 2050 in the "high carbon emissions scenario".
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Melting Ice Could Slow World's Strongest Ocean Current: Study
The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published on Monday that warned of "severe" climate consequences.
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New Study Reveals How Earth's Orbit Controls Ice Ages
A research team examined a million-year record of climate change, focusing on land-based ice sheets across the Northern Hemisphere and deep ocean temperatures.
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"Costing Lives": Trump Administration Fires Hundreds At Key US Climate Agency
Hundreds of scientists and experts have been fired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a leading US agency responsible for weather forecasting.
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Trump Aims To Cut Around 65% Of Staff At US Environmental Agency
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration aims to cut around 65 percent of staff at the Environmental Protection Agency, a key regulatory body that works on a range of areas, including climate change.
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Donald Trump Calls For Revival Of Keystone XL Pipeline Project Axed By Joe Biden
Ex-US President Joe Biden rescinded a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline -- first proposed in 2008 -- by executive order over environmental concerns.
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Scientists Discover Declining Global Ocean Evaporation Amid Rising Temperatures
Recent research has revealed a decline in global ocean evaporation since 2008, challenging traditional climate models. Despite increasing sea surface temperatures, evaporation rates have decreased across two-thirds of the world's oceans. Scientists attribute this unexpected trend to reduced wind speeds, or "wind stilling," and shifts in atmospheric...
