The researchers used an innovative artificial intelligence approach to measure the impact of 1,500 measures implemented by governments in 41 countries over two decades. Only 63 were found to be effective. A recent study led by climate economists analyzed the effectiveness of 1500 climate policies from sectors including energy, transport and construction, implemented between 1998 […]
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From holding marathons at night to moving events to different seasons, “adapt” has become the buzzword for sports organizations looking to tackle climate change. As climate change leads to a rise in average temperatures and extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, the likelihood of these events overlapping with sporting events around the world […]
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For the time being, Instituto Superior Técnico is the only Portuguese university with a course on the climate crisis in its curriculum, with more than 100 applications. TheEuropean Climate Pact proposed the inclusion of an optional semester course on the climate crisis and environmental information in all courses at Portuguese universities and polytechnics. The course […]
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“Climate Science Translated” involves four British comedians who help four climate scientists explain the real risks of climate change by uncomplicating climate science. Featuring a simple narrative and a clear villain – the fossil fuel industry – the “Climate Science Translated” project brings together British comedians and climate scientists to make the climate crisis easy […]
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NASA’s PACE satellite will provide information on how the ocean and atmosphere interact and how climate changes affect those interactions. NASA has launched a climate satellite that will study the ocean’s health, air quality and the effects of climate changes for at least three years. Launched on February 8, the satellite known as PACE (Plankton, […]
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Despite all efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise and the world is heading for global warming of 3°C. The Emissions Gap Report 2023, released this Monday by the United Nations Environment Programme agency (UNEP), leaves no doubt: although the progress has been improving, it is too slow and, as a result, the planet could be […]
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The reefs have been affected by global warming, but have recovered due to the marine protected areas. A scientific expedition team has discovered that in more remote areas of the Pacific Ocean, coral reefs are resistant to climate change. “When you have an intact ecosystem, nature has the capacity to recover on its own,” said […]
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F-gases — used in refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps and fire protection equipment — will be phased out by 2050. The Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the disposal of fluorinated gases, which are used in common household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps, […]
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The tool shows how the Earth has evolved since 1984, after a series of natural disasters, and phenomena such as urbanization, deforestation, and climate change. Google Earth Timelapse is a tool that allows you to see almost four decades of changes on planet Earth on video, highlighting the impact of various factors, such as climate […]
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The study reveals that from all the trash found in the Arctic over five years, 80% was plastics, much of it coming from fishing activity. A study coordinated by the Alfred Wegener Institute, which was named “Citizen Science,” collected and analyzed plastic wrecks littering the beaches of Svalbard between 2016 and 2021. The results showed […]
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