Greta Thunberg World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan 25, 2019
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Amazon losing far more carbon from forest degradation
The assumption has long been that deforestation — easily and accurately measured from satellites — poses the greatest threat to the billions of tons of … Amazon losing far more carbon from forest degradationRead more
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At a glance – Ocean acidification: Global warming’s evil twin
Have you heard of ocean acidification? Does it mean that if you go swimming in the sea, you are liable to dissolve? No. You’ll be … At a glance – Ocean acidification: Global warming’s evil twinRead more
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The climate possibilities of hemp
A lot of big claims have been made for hemp over the years – for fabric, for medicine, or its nutritional properties. I will let … The climate possibilities of hempRead more
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Protected areas store a year’s worth of CO₂ emissions
India is rapidly digitising. There are good things and bad, speed-bumps on the way and caveats to be mindful of. The weekly column Terminal focuses … Protected areas store a year’s worth of CO₂ emissionsRead more
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Tracking the whole world’s carbon emissions
Gavin McCormick https://www.climatetrace.org/
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Atmospheric Carbon at Level Unseen in 3 Million Years
Carbon dioxide concentrations reached a new record high in 2020, with comparable levels not seen for roughly 3 million years, the United Nations weather agency … Atmospheric Carbon at Level Unseen in 3 Million YearsRead more
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Decaying biomass in Arctic rivers fuels more carbon export
The cycling of carbon through the environment is an essential part of life on the planet. Understanding the various sources and reservoirs of carbon is … Decaying biomass in Arctic rivers fuels more carbon exportRead more
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90% of Rainforest Carbon Offsets Certified by Biggest Provider Are “Worthless”
About ninety percent of rainforest carbon offsets certified by Verra, the world’s largest offset certifier, do not reflect real reductions in emissions, according to a … 90% of Rainforest Carbon Offsets Certified by Biggest Provider Are “Worthless”Read more
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How smartphones are killing the planet
Rising temperatures have led to a variety of adverse environmental effects such as the melting of the polar regions, wildfires, droughts and rising sea levels. … How smartphones are killing the planetRead more