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A dual strategy of ecological restoration and smart forecasting for a flood-resilient Bangladesh
Bangladesh must combine wetland restoration with AI-powered forecasting to build long-term flood resilience.
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Why the Spokane wildfires became so catastrophic
The Spokane wildfires reveal how climate, fuel buildup and development in fire-prone landscapes can amplify wildfire disasters.
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The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why
Human activity and river diversion, alongside climate change, are rapidly shrinking the Caspian Sea and threatening its ecosystems and economy.
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Overnight trains: why sleeping all the way to your holiday destination is a growing (and green) option
Europe’s sleeper trains are making a comeback, offering a greener, slower alternative to short-haul flights across the continent.
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Shutting Iran’s oil wells may be straightforward – but the consequences are not
Why shutting down Iran’s oil wells could cause lasting damage far beyond the current Strait of Hormuz crisis
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The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor
Poor communities in Africa and South America are paying the hidden price of global transitions.
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Strait of Hormuz: why even neutral and distant countries like Switzerland can’t escape the fallout
Global ripple effects: why distant conflicts still impact neutral economies like Switzerland.
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Iran's Black Rain and the Health Shadow of Oil Wars
The environment is a casualty of the Iran war, as "black rain" creates toxic damage that typically endures.
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The world is in the 'era of water bankruptcy'–here’s what that means
The author of the Global Water Bankruptcy report, Kaveh Madani, explains the main findings of the report.
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Wildfire disasters are increasingly in the news, yet less land is burning globally – here’s why
Exploring the decline in global burned areas amid increasing fire intensity and damage
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Tackling Microplastic Pollution from Synthetic Textiles Through Rebuilding Natural Fibre Markets
Addressing the implications that are affecting marine life, food security and human health.
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Catastrophic Texas Flood as Science Warned but Sirens Stayed Silent
Robust, locally implemented communication infrastructure and preparedness protocols is vital to ensure protection from catastrophic disaster