Opinion
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Future of global banana production hanging in the balance as climate crisis deepens
Climate change has become one of the greatest threats to humanity (possibly the most pressing). Global anthropogenic activities have caused…
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Check out: Can high-pressure showers actually help cut consumption?
In terms of showers, changing a feeble dribble for a powerful blast might seem like an environmental indulgence but researchers…
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Can AI actually help solve the climate crisis? Some experts challenge the idea
Prominent claims that artificial intelligence can help solve climate change are misguided, a coalition of environmental groups has recently stressed,…
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5 notable elections in 2024 likely to determine if humanity can correct its trajectory of climate action
This year, people in five of the biggest carbon-emitting regions – the US, India, Indonesia, Russia and the EU –…
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Explore Dubai’s commitment to sustainability and plan to meet net-zero by 2050
The UAE is a frontrunner in the global shift towards clean and renewable energy. The Gulf state secured the second…
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Cherry blossom and climate change: Early sakura are harbingers of more changes to come
In Japan, the extremely rare and breathtakingly beautiful 10-day cherry blossom “front” is expected to start ten days earlier this…
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Student debt: Climate change-led natural disasters immensely hurting college students – solutions?
Severe floods, bushfires and hurricanes are becoming more frequent due to climate change. Economists and sociologists have started to study…
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Can forestation effectively tackle climate change? Scientists raise concerns over ‘side-effects’
The suggestion that you can offset your carbon emissions by planting trees is quite prominent. Many businesses currently offer to…
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Lack of political progress compelling some scientists to become climate activists
Researchers are noticing a rising tide of anger and action by climate scientists – as they are frustrated that ever-more…
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Understanding the far-reaching impacts of air pollution – and places to find the cleanest air
The air we breathe in every day has profound effects on our physical and mental health. All but 1% of…
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