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Experts see hope in gloomy climate report

By Bruno Vander Velde

March 20, 2023
Humanity is set to blow past 1.5°C of planetary warming by the early 2030s, according to a new report released today by the U.N. But the report also offers hope in the form of actions that could avert the worst impacts of climate change.
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The year ahead: Climate change is here. Nature can help

By Mary Kate McCoy

February 16, 2023
For millions of people around the world who are learning to survive in the face of droughts, floods and more frequent storms, climate change is not a future problem — it’s here now. Nature can be a powerful ally in adapting to these impacts.
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News spotlight: Ice sheet warming at highest rate in 1,000 years

By Mary Kate McCoy

January 30, 2023
In case you missed it: One of the coldest regions of the planet is experiencing its highest temperatures in at least a millennium. While grim, the findings are in line with what’s becoming clearer and clearer — Earth’s frozen regions are steadily warming.
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The year ahead: Funding critical commitments to nature

By Mary Kate McCoy

January 26, 2023
The recent United Nations biodiversity and climate summits ended with major commitments for stemming climate change and stopping the loss of biodiversity. As nations now turn to implementing these ambitious goals, there’s one persistent sticking point: funding.
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2022 in review: Climate breakdown sharpens the focus on nature's solutions

By Vanessa Bauza

December 19, 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, Conservation News is revisiting some of our most significant stories of the year. In the face of growing climate disasters, Conservation International’s research and expertise is shining a light on a critical solution: nature.
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