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Family looking for fossils at the Lyme Regis Fossil Beach in Dorset, United Kingdom

How past extinctions highlight future risks of human-induced climate change

Fossil records show what makes certain species more sensitive to extinction due to climate change.
INTERACT is helping to educate students at all levels in over 60 countries on the changing Arctic.

Science speaks out! INTERACT bridge the gap between researchers and the public

Science is useless by itself if it doesn’t speak out. INTERACT is doing excellent science, but if it stays within the science community, its science is only of academic interest; communication across sectors is imperative.
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The emerging global innovation programme for fusion energy

Laban Coblentz, Head of Communication at ITER Organization, charts the emerging global innovation programme for fusion energy.
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Study reveals glacial retreat in Antarctica dating back to the 1940s

The Thwaites Glacier, known as the world's widest glacier, is experiencing significant melt at an alarming rate.
Aerial view of a charred landscape after a wildfire.

Implementing COP28 outcomes

The EU must bring multilevel governance home to implement COP28 outcomes, Goksen Sahin from ICLEI Europe argues.
Cold ocean waves washing down the black sand beach making a lot of ocean foam. The video is taken by drone which goes down to 350 meters and rotates.

Ocean warming in 2023 raises alarms for future climate extremes

Researchers have revealed the implications of record-high ocean temperatures observed in 2023. .
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COP28 reaches agreement to steer away from fossil fuels

The COP28 event has concluded with an agreement recognising the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Bushfire smouldering in Australian Outback

Climate, Green Deal, environment and oceans

An in-depth analysis of the European Commission’s climate change, Green Deal, environment, oceans and fisheries policies by Open Access Government.
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Delaying action on decarbonisation makes innovation absolutely critical

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Director of the Industrial Decarbonisation Research & Innovation Centre (IDRIC) and the UK’s Champion for Industrial Decarbonisation, explains how innovation can help keep Britain on track for net zero.
Subtropical forest, Lezama Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina

COP28: A call to action for global leaders

COP28 spotlights the intertwined nature-climate link in global challenges. The pivotal conference amplifies International Animal Rescue's urgent call, marking a turning point in climate action.
Climate Diplomacy and EU Example

Climate Diplomacy and EU Example

Here we explore the importance of climate diplomacy with Richard Beardsworth, Professor and Head of School at the University of Leeds The Climate Paris Agreement at the Conference of the Parties in 2015 (COP21) ratified two principles of climate action on behalf of the parties, the 196 signatory countries (including...
Women collecting fresh water in drought with her two young children

The heightened health risks climate change has on children and pregnant women

On Tuesday, UN agencies issued a pressing appeal for immediate action, emphasising the significant health threats confronting women, infants, and children as the climate crisis continues to escalate.
A view of the antarctica, sea and ice.

Understanding the remarkably massive four year old Antarctic ozone hole

The Antarctic ozone hole has been exceptionally large and persistent for the last four years, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) may not be the main culprit, researchers from the University of Otago find.
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Climate diplomacy in EU foreign affairs

Stefano Mallia, President of the Employers’ Group and rapporteur for the EESC opinion on EU Climate Diplomacy, says climate diplomacy is “preventive diplomacy” and should be the top priority in the EU’s foreign policy.
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Cities are 24×7: What if they were powered 24×7 with carbon free energy?

Molly Webb, explains why achieving net-zero cities is crucial for meeting global climate goals, what can carbon free energy do to help?
Gentoo penguin standing on an ice floe in Antarctica

Antarctica’s extreme heatwave tied to climate change

A recent study has identified the cause of the heatwave in a region of eastern Antarctica called "Dome C," where temperatures rose to 39 degrees Celsius above the usual.
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Meeting global climate targets to create 8 million energy jobs by 2050

Researchers predict that striving to meet global climate targets, like the Paris Agreement, will result in an additional 8 million energy sector jobs by 2050.
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Greenwashing ‘rife’ across the UK Supermarket sector

Liam Lysaght, Campaigner at Feedback Global, writes about recent analysis showing that greenwashing is 'rife' across the UK supermarket sector.
Supporting Africa's development to increase its resilience to the impacts of climate change

Supporting Africa’s development to increase its resilience to the impacts of climate change

Knowledge sharing on climate risks and co­development of climate services to cope with and recover from climate-related disruptions is a prerequisite for climate-resilient development.

Shell Fleet Solutions: Four steps to decarbonize fleets

Here, we learn about Shell Fleet Solutions, one of the global leaders in business mobility, including why public sector fleets need to decarbonise Shell Fleet Solutions is one of the global leaders in business mobility. Whether you are a small business owner or a large global enterprise, we provide a...

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