There have been reports of extensive blooms of blue-green algae on Lake Windermere this summer.
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Windermere has seen extensive algal blooms, attracting attention over its ecological consequences. But this is nothing new.
Joelle Gergis pictured in 2020 following the Black Summer bushfires.
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The science tells us this is our last chance to avert planetary disaster. Accepting our feelings of intense loss – for ourselves and the Earth – can propel us into action, writes Joelle Gergis.
Habitat degradation, insufficient food and water and climate change have led to a decline in the number of North American monarch butterflies, which is now on the IUCN’s Red List.
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The struggles of monarch butterflies reflect a shared North American ecological and social problem.
The Canadian government has proposed a plan to cut emissions from fertilizers by 30 per cent from 2020 levels by 2030.
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The emission reduction targets outlined for Canadian fertilizer use will not lead to food shortages and food insecurity.
Parts of China suffered through a monthslong heat wave in summer 2022.
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The tropics are projected to face almost daily dangerous heat by 2100. And “extremely dangerous” heat that’s almost unheard of today will occur more often in several regions.
Flash flooding made a mess in Dallas in August 2022.
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Flood risks are rising as the climate warms. The risks are complex, as a levee or new roadway in one place can worsen flooding somewhere else.
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Opening up new fossil fuel exploration will damage our longer-term security and undermine our climate imperatives. It is dangerous for the planet.
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Hot rooftops and a looming skills shortage – these are just a few challenges faced by crucial yet undervalued air-conditioning repair people.
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Plankton, some of the smallest organisms on Earth, are leading big changes in the ocean.
The Supreme Court limited the EPA’s authority to regulate power plant emissions.
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There’s some confusion around what the new climate law allows the Environmental Protection Agency to do. A law professor explains what’s changing.
Fleeing to safety after a cyclone hits Bangladesh.
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When climate change is used to explain migration, social inequality is naturalised.
Young African children are at particular risk of heat stress impacts.
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Newborn babies are particularly vulnerable to hot conditions. They have a limited ability to control their body temperature.
The Indian government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles, particularly scooters.
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India’s international climate pledge could set the tone for other emerging economies for a decade.
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Climate change is a game changer and our disaster response is no longer sufficient. We must begin to address the underlying causes that make some communities more vulnerable than others.
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Labor has put fuel efficiency rules on the agenda. But the standards must be stringent and purpose-built for Australia.
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As the climate crisis intensifies, New Zealand businesses of all kinds must face tougher scrutiny over their commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
The Pacific Explorer arrives in Auckland Harbour on August 12.
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Cruise liners are back and demand is reportedly strong. But given their environmental impact and relatively low economic benefit, how sustainable is this kind of tourism?
The author looking at fossil specimens from the Geiseltal collection in Germany.
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Millions of years on. modern frogs and toads still haven’t learnt you can have too much of a good thing.
Severe thunderstorms occur in Canada every year, bringing with them large hail, damaging downburst winds, intense rainfall and tornadoes.
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Are severe and extreme weather events on the rise? And does this have anything to do with manmade climate change? The simple answer is: it’s complicated.
More wind turbines can increase renewable energy, but transmission lines are crucial, too.
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To put the $370 billion in subsidies to work, the US needs to build new infrastructure and manage a lot of regulatory hurdles.