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International negotiations in Geneva hope to deliver a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis

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The European Union is actively participating in renewed negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty, taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to August 14.

Cultivating a resilient environment with ground-breaking science

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Professor Susan Waldron, Director of Research and Skills at the Natural Environment Research Council emphasises the importance of research and innovation in adapting to climate change.

One-third of regenerated forests in Brazil are destroyed again

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Reforestation efforts are not ideal for natural regeneration – as one-third of forests are cut down again, after just 4 to 8 years of regeneration.

‘Wave reserves’ in surfing promote coastal ecosystem protection

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‘Wave reserves’ used in surfing often promote the conservation of valuable coastal areas and the ecosystems that live around them.

Tropical peatland restoration will not harm palm oil farmers

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Restoring tropical peatlands - which support bird diversity - would not affect the livelihoods of palm oil farmers.

Invasive insects threaten 1.4 million trees in US

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Researchers from McGill University have estimated that over the next 30 years, 1.4 million street trees will be killed by invasive insects.

Climate Services – the latest science for practice

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Daniela Jacob, Director of Institute Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), explains how the Climate Services journal brings us the latest details about science for practice.

Scientists say human activity responsible for climate fragility

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In a study of over 2,000 streams around North America, researchers reveal the escalating impact human activity has on flooding - creating climate fragility.

Five climate activists you need to know about 

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We acknowledge five female climate activists, who are challenging gender norms and creating substantial change in global politics.

How can innovation help turn climate emergency declarations into real actions?

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Dr Xander Wang is leading the Climate Smart Lab to innovate smart technologies supporting climate change adaptation at regional and local scales

Organismal contributions to changing climate

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Zachary Senwo, PhD Professor, explores how organismal contributions can be used in the search for climate change solutions

IPCC: Climate change policies are nothing without social justice

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The new IPCC report describes the financial commitment of high carbon-emitting countries – but are climate change policies enough to support justice and stop the crisis?

Why forests are good for you: Food security and nutrition in Latin America

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Debbie Pierce and Winy Vasquez examine the important role  forests have played in food security during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Earths coldest forest biome is heating up

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Northern Arizona University researchers have drawn attention to rising temperatures that are causing Earths coldest forest to shift northward.

Air pollution can increase childhood ADHD risk by 62%

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Study finds that children with high exposures to air pollution, and lower exposure to green spaces have an increased risk of developing ADHD.

Increased pressure on forests after peace agreements in Colombia

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Periods of political conflict and peace in Colombia have been shown to lessen and increase deforestation, due to fluctuations in agricultural practices.

25% of global rivers have significant pharmaceutical pollution

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Data finds that over one quarter of global rivers have significant pharmaceutical pollution - including toxic levels of antibiotics.
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