Deserts encroach at a rapid speed of 600m annually, says Sultan Abubakar
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Deserts encroach at a rapid speed of 600m annually, says Sultan Abubakar

"Today over 60 million of our population live in desertification state, over 4 million live in areas of land erosion and these numbers are rising daily."

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A new battery intended to power passenger airplanes and EVs, explained

The transition to electric vehicles is accelerating, with a rise in market share and advances in technology. In the accompanying blizzard of reports and corporate statements, some potentially huge developments can pass with little notice or explanation.

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Senator Whitehouse puts climate change on budget committee’s agenda

For more than a decade, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse gave daily warnings about the mounting threat of climate change. Now he has a powerful new perch.
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Extreme weather warning prompts concern for Aussie kids: 'We need to be prepared'

“At its heart, the climate crisis is a child rights crisis.” That’s the declaration from international child protection agency UNICEF, amid news that the world is set to warm to record levels during the next five years, further destabilising our daily lives.

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How climate change is increasing the unpredictability of Utah’s streams

New research shows that the long-term trend of warmer winters and less snow has made Utah’s streamflow more sporadic. And researchers say Utahns should prepare for it to keep getting worse.
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Could Wisconsin be a climate haven? Great Lakes region could be attractive, but some effects are unclear

Climate migration experts say the Great Lakes region will face lower climate risks than other parts of the nation. But that doesn’t mean Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest are immune to the effects of climate change, which is already affecting weather patterns here and across the globe.
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The upper atmosphere is cooling, prompting new climate concerns

A new study reaffirming that global climate change is human-made also found the upper atmosphere is cooling dramatically because of rising CO2 levels. Scientists are worried about the effect this cooling could have on orbiting satellites, the ozone layer, and Earth’s weather.
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State lawmakers agree to 'historic' environment and climate bill

State lawmakers have reached an agreement on what backers say is a historic environment, energy and climate budget bill that will make transformative investments to help Minnesota combat climate change and move more aggressively toward a carbon-free economy.

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Most teachers support teaching students about climate change, survey finds

Kids today will face a future with more severe droughts, stronger storms, and rising sea levels. Yet many schools are not preparing students for the climate of tomorrow.

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What happens if the largest owner of oil and gas wells in the US goes bankrupt?

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Paul Ehrlich: A journey through science and politics

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Will California’s new oil and gas laws protect people from toxic pollution?

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