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Businesses, investors, cities, states and regions are stepping up to take climate action in greater numbers than ever before – just not at the pace or scale needed to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to the 2023 edition of the Yearbook of Global Climate Action. Released at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), it underscores a notable upswing in climate initiatives by businesses, investors, and regions. Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, underscores the imperative for transformative changes across energy, transport, nature, and social systems to swiftly cut emissions and bolster resilience.
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Global Climate Action Falling Short of Urgent Requirements

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In the face of escalating global temperatures, experts from the University of Birmingham are advocating for the formal recognition of cooling and cold chain systems as critical infrastructure. The report, titled "The Hot Reality: Living in a +50°C World," underscores the essential role of cooling in adapting to climate change and proposes measures to address the challenges posed by extreme heat.
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Cooling Infrastructure Deemed Critical as World Faces +50°C Reality

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In the realm of disaster preparedness, a group of innovative Turkish design graduates has birthed a groundbreaking solution: ForestGuard. Highlighted by Dezeen as part of the 'Designing for Disaster' series, this cutting-edge sensor system is poised to revolutionize wildfire detection.
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ForestGuard: Redefining Wildfire Prevention

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In the dialogue concerning environmental preservation, attention often gravitates toward issues like air quality, water pollution, and the encroachment of human-centric developments. Yet, lurking beneath our consciousness is a neglected victim – the soil. Vital for our sustenance, soil has silently weathered decades of degradation due to widespread use of harmful pesticides and chemical fertilizers. It is here where permaculture comes into play.
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Unearthing Permaculture: A Critical Perspective on Soil Regeneration

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The unprecedented 2023 Canadian wildfires not only etched their mark on Canadian and U.S. territories but exerted a far-reaching influence across the Northern Hemisphere, impacting air quality as distant as Europe and China. A recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences on November 17th unveils the profound extent of these wildfires' effects on global air quality.
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Low-Intensity Fires as Guardians Against Catastrophic Wildfires

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A new island has formed due to an ongoing undersea volcanic eruption near Japan's Ogasawara Islands, offering scientists a rare opportunity to observe such geological phenomena in action.
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New Island Emerges from Pacific Ocean’s ‘Ring of Fire’ Near Japan

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making inroads worldwide in health, education, and industry, but how can this cutting-edge technology help the world combat and mitigate the effects of climate change? The recent launch of the UN-led AI Advisory Body advanced a growing global trend to harness machine learning to find solutions to common challenges. AI is upping the data crunching game, and a growing number of governments, businesses, and civil society partners are working together to reap its many benefits.
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Harnessing the Power of AI to Combat Climate Change

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Despite increased policy measures promoting energy efficiency, progress remains insufficient to meet climate targets, warns the Energy Efficiency 2023 market report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Renewable Energy: A Game-Changer for People and the Planet

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A 25% increase in food insecurity elevates the risk of conflict by 36%, while a 25% rise in the number of people without access to clean drinking water raises the likelihood of conflict by 18%. Food insecurity and water stress are tightly interlinked, with regions having a history of conflict and weak governance being the most susceptible, said the Ecological Threat Report, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace.
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Ecological Threats Fuel Conflict and Displacement

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The NASA-ISRO Radar Satellite Mission, known as NISAR, is scheduled for launch in early 2024 and is a collaborative effort between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). NISAR is equipped with advanced radar systems that will scan nearly all of Earth's land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days, providing valuable data on ecosystems, particularly forests and wetlands, crucial in regulating greenhouse gases and understanding their impact on global climate change.
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NISAR Mission to Monitor Forests and Wetlands

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