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In a noteworthy exploration, a recent North Carolina study delves into the intricate relationship between environmental contaminants and the heightened prevalence of breast cancer in urban landscapes compared to their rural counterparts. Leading the research, Larisa Gearhart-Serna, a Ph.D. candidate at the Duke Cancer Institute, underscores the pivotal connection established between breast cancer incidence and the quality of the environment.
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Environmental Influences on Urban Breast Cancer Rates

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As the world grapples with the far-reaching impacts of climate change on human health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an urgent need for prioritizing health in national plans to combat climate change, emphasizing that the health of humans and the planet are interconnected.
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Climate Change ‘s Visible Toll on Human Health Demands Immediate Action

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Amid current policy trajectories, global demand for oil and gas is projected to peak by 2030, with even steeper declines expected under ambitious climate-focused actions, said the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a recent report. The report underlines the sector's pivotal role in either perpetuating the climate crisis or embracing a transformative shift towards clean energy.
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Bridging the Gap: Policies for Global Renewable Energy Transition

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The global landscape of environmental rule of law is undergoing a rapid metamorphosis, driven by a convergence of technological advancements, the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened public concerns regarding climate change, and the upsurge of movements advocating for racial and social justice. The recently published report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), titled "Environmental Rule of Law: Tracking Progress and Charting Future Directions," offers a comprehensive evaluation of this evolution. By meticulously collecting and analyzing data from 193 UN Member States, the report illuminates prevalent aspects of environmental rule of law worldwide while tracking developments since the inaugural Global Report on Environmental Rule of Law in 2019.
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Environmental Rule of Law: Transformative Forces, Future Pathways

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The deep sea, an enigmatic expanse, teems with life yet to be fully understood. Despite this mystery, human-induced pressures are mounting. A recent Nature Communications study, led by GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel researchers, delves into how deep-sea jellyfish respond to ocean warming and sediment disruptions caused by mining.
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Deep Sea Mining and Its Harm on Deep Sea Life

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Despite representing 18% of the global population, India has contributed only 5% to the world's warming. This contrast sheds light on the significant variations in per capita territorial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across nations, said the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in its Broken Record report.
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India Contributes 5 % to World’s warming

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Despite representing 18% of the global population, India has contributed only 5% to the world's warming. This contrast sheds light on the significant variations in per capita territorial greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across nations, said the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in its Broken Record report.
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Emissions Gap Report Reveals Urgent Need for Global Action

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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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2023 Canadian Wildfires Impact Air Across Northern Hemisphere

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Natural disasters have taken the lead as the most perceived threat, with 70% of respondents expressing worry—a four-point increase, according to a recent IPSOS poll. This concern surpasses fears of a major health epidemic (63%, +3 pts), a terrorist attack (63%, +2 pts), personal safety/security violations (63%, +2 pts), violent conflicts between ethnic/minority groups (60%, +1 pt), and armed conflicts with other countries (49%, -1 pt). Perceived threats are on the rise across most metrics.
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Natural Disasters Top Concerns

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All aquatic species inhabiting river mouths flowing into the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean are contaminated with microplastics, according to a recent study. The study, in which the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) plays a key role, exposes the severity of pollution in estuaries and coastal regions, particularly affecting molluscs.
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Microplastic; Rivers, Estuaries Choked, Aquatic Species Contaminated

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