Forests worldwide absorb about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, study finds

Ecology AKIpress – Forests around the world are absorbing about 31% more carbon dioxide than previously thought, according to a new estimate by scientists. The study , detailed in the journal Nature, is expected to improve the Earth system modeling that scientists use to predict future climate and highlight the importance of natural carbon sequestration in reducing greenhouse …

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The year 2023 marked the driest year for global rivers in over three decades, according to a new report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

The year 2023 marked the driest year for global rivers in over three decades, according to a new report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which signaled critical changes in water availability in an era of growing demand. Key messages 2023 was driest year for global rivers in 33 years Glaciers suffer largest mass …

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“The Future Is Now”: How Hydrogen Solar Panels Will Change Energy

Photo: SunHydrogen | SunHydrogen prepares to introduce 1 m² hydrogen solar panels SunHydrogen panels are more environmentally friendly than conventional hydrogen production methods and are also cheaper to install and transport. Video of the day The American company SunHydrogen is preparing to conduct a pilot demonstration of its “green” hydrogen solar panels on a commercially significant …

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Air is killing people: why we need to start fighting it immediately

Atmospheric particulate matter was the largest contributor to the global disease burden in 2021 Photo: © Depositphotos.com/zasabe Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) summarizes global progress in the fight against malaria. It publishes data on the number of cases in affected countries and their annual changes, sets new targets, and assesses the current funding situation. The …

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Tajikistan and UN University Expand Cooperation on Global Environmental Issues

On September 22, 2024, on the sidelines of the Summit of the Future in New York, the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations University (UNU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on academic and scientific cooperation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan reports. The Memorandum is reportedly aimed at expanding academic …

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Tajikistan Presents Water Initiatives at OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum

A side event of Tajikistan was held within the framework of the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum in Prague, dedicated to international initiatives on water resources management for sustainable development in the context of climate change. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan. First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of …

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What is the life-cycle approach and how can it help tackle plastic pollution?

Later this year, negotiators will gather in the Republic of Korea for a fifth round of discussions aimed at developing a legally binding international agreement to end plastic pollution. The negotiations are designed to help counter the mounting toll plastic pollution is taking on the planet. Every year, the world produces around 430 million tonnes of plastic, …

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International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, 7 September

Invest in clean air now Air pollution is the biggest environmental health risk of our time. It also exacerbates climate change, causes economic losses, and reduces agricultural productivity. It knows no borders – everyone has a responsibility to protect our atmosphere and ensure healthy air for all. By collaborating across borders, sectors, and silos, we …

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