CONSERVATION NEWS
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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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News spotlight: Could seaweed be our new big climate ally?
By Max Marcovitch
January 9, 2023
In case you missed it: A recent study reveals that underwater forests are much more prolific than previously thought — and may play a key role in stemming the climate crisis.
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News spotlight: New satellite offers view into nearly all of Earth’s waters
By Emma Cummings-Krueger
January 3, 2023
In case you missed it: As climate change drives sea level rise, and more extreme droughts and floods, understanding the world’s water patterns is increasingly important. Luckily, scientists are coming up with new ways to adapt. The latest: satellites.
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