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This 1950s Mistake Still Makes Millions Of Japanese People Sick
A post-war forestry policy introduced in 1950s Japan is now being blamed for the country's widespread hay fever crisis.
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Climate Change Kept Off Agenda For G7 Meet In Paris To 'Avoid Row With US'
The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut had said the Group of Seven would focus on "less contentious issues" to appease the US.
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American Dream Fading? 40% Of Indian Americans Consider Leaving The US, Survey Reveals Top Reasons
The political climate is at the heart of this change, with 58% of those thinking about leaving saying it was the main reason.
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UK Food Supply At Risk From War Or Climate Shocks, Report Warns
A leading food policy expert has warned that the UK should begin stockpiling food to prepare for potential disruptions caused by climate change, war or cyber attacks.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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'You All Are Going To Hell': Trump Slams UN, Western Nations Over Migration
US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration.
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PM Modi Meets Maldives Political Leaders, Talks Focus On Mahasagar Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday.
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UN Chief Urges Aid Surge In World Of 'Cimate Chaos, Raging Conflicts'
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the international community to "rev up the engine of development" aid in "a world shaken by inequalities, climate chaos and raging conflicts".
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Extreme Glaciers Could Lose Most Of Their Ice If Global Warming Continues: Study
More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.
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Anti-Environmentalism Is On The Rise But It Is Full Of Contradictions
Environmental damage is an everyday reality: unpredictable weather, the collapse of animal and insect populations, and a range of other challenges are not just on the TV, they are outside the window.
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Trump Scraps US Office On Climate Diplomacy
President Donald Trump's administration has abolished the office that runs US climate diplomacy, potentially meaning the world's largest economy will be a no-show at November's COP30 summit in Brazil.
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Biden Bans Mass Offshore Drilling Amid Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill" Call
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of American coastal waters. This comes weeks before Donald Trump, who has pledged to massively boost domestic energy production, takes office on January 20.
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US President-Elect Trump Plans To Rollback Most Biden-Era EV Policies
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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This 1950s Mistake Still Makes Millions Of Japanese People Sick
A post-war forestry policy introduced in 1950s Japan is now being blamed for the country's widespread hay fever crisis.
-
Climate Change Kept Off Agenda For G7 Meet In Paris To 'Avoid Row With US'
The office of France's ecology minister Monique Barbut had said the Group of Seven would focus on "less contentious issues" to appease the US.
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American Dream Fading? 40% Of Indian Americans Consider Leaving The US, Survey Reveals Top Reasons
The political climate is at the heart of this change, with 58% of those thinking about leaving saying it was the main reason.
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UK Food Supply At Risk From War Or Climate Shocks, Report Warns
A leading food policy expert has warned that the UK should begin stockpiling food to prepare for potential disruptions caused by climate change, war or cyber attacks.
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Air Pollution India's Biggest Health Crisis Since Covid, Warn Doctors
Air pollution is arguably the biggest public health crisis India has faced since the pandemic and will continue to worsen each year unless urgent action is taken, a UK-based Indian-origin pulmonologist warned.
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'You All Are Going To Hell': Trump Slams UN, Western Nations Over Migration
US President Donald Trump relentlessly mocked the United Nations on Tuesday in his first address since his White House comeback, blasting it for failing to bring peace and claiming the world body encourages illegal migration.
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PM Modi Meets Maldives Political Leaders, Talks Focus On Mahasagar Vision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday.
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UN Chief Urges Aid Surge In World Of 'Cimate Chaos, Raging Conflicts'
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday urged the international community to "rev up the engine of development" aid in "a world shaken by inequalities, climate chaos and raging conflicts".
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Extreme Glaciers Could Lose Most Of Their Ice If Global Warming Continues: Study
More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.
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Anti-Environmentalism Is On The Rise But It Is Full Of Contradictions
Environmental damage is an everyday reality: unpredictable weather, the collapse of animal and insect populations, and a range of other challenges are not just on the TV, they are outside the window.
-
Trump Scraps US Office On Climate Diplomacy
President Donald Trump's administration has abolished the office that runs US climate diplomacy, potentially meaning the world's largest economy will be a no-show at November's COP30 summit in Brazil.
-
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Biden Bans Mass Offshore Drilling Amid Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill" Call
Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Monday banned offshore drilling across an immense area of American coastal waters. This comes weeks before Donald Trump, who has pledged to massively boost domestic energy production, takes office on January 20.
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US President-Elect Trump Plans To Rollback Most Biden-Era EV Policies
Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump's transition team is recommending sweeping changes to cut off support for electric vehicles and charging stations and to strengthen measures blocking cars, components and battery materials from China.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
