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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
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Declining soil health is a global concern – here’s how AI could help
AI and smart tech can help tackling declining soil health via monitoring, modeling, and optimized practices for sustainable agriculture
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From Crisis to Action: The Imperative of Climate Hope
Book review of: “The Hard Work of Hope: Climate Change in the Age of Trump” By Jon O’Riordan and Robert William Sandford
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Strengthening Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ Knowledge and Access Opens up Opportunities for Climate, Biodiversity and Desertification Action
Championing a more inclusive and participatory process to strengthen the Rio Conventions
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Why glaciers matter
The International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation Initiative reminds Canadians of the important message of the melting ice