Auteur/autrice : cami
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The Climate Reality Underscoring the Urgent Need for Unparalleled Climate Action. Climate change is manifesting in a multitude of detrimental impacts across the globe. From the melting polar ice caps exacerbating sea level rise to the intensification of extreme weather, the evidence of climate change’s destructive force is undeniable. Moreover, ecosystems are undergoing unprecedented disruptions,…
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Billion-Dollar weather and climate Disasters
Here is an interesting view of U.S climate data. Let’s do it for the whole world! The U.S. has sustained 376 weather and climate disasters since 1980 where overall damages/costs reached or exceeded $1 billion (including CPI adjustment to 2023). The total cost of these 376 events exceeds $2.655 trillion. The National Centers for Environmental…
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Wind Energy in the EU
https://ednh.news/en/wind-energy-in-the-eu/ Creating an excellent showcase of clever and useful data involves presenting information in a way that is not only visually appealing but also easily understandable and actionable. Wind energy plays a crucial role in the European Union’s (EU) efforts to transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon energy system. The EU has been a…
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How is the Earth NOW?
•Average global temperatures: 2022 was the sixth-hottest year on record, 0.86 degrees C warmer than the 20th-century average. •The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere: it has reached the highest in human history in 2022, 421 parts per million. •Planetary boundaries: six of the nine boundaries are transgressed suggesting that Earth is now well outside of…
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Hello Everybody
Dear reader, It is with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome you to our Earthwise institution’s website, a digital space that embodies our commitment to excellence, innovation, and engagement. As we embark on this journey, we are thrilled to present our inaugural article, a proof to the passion and dedication that define us at…
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COP28 faces debate over controversy-mired carbon credits
Paris – Controversial credits bought by corporations to offset their carbon emissions will be in the spotlight at UN climate talks later this month. These credits allow them to label everything from shampoo to air travel as « carbon neutral ». Carbon credits have been debated since their inclusion in the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. But their reputation was hit hard this year when several scientific studies…