Tag: climate change
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Nitrogen in a Carbon-Centric World: The Omnipresent yet Invisible Pollutant
When we think of climate change, carbon often takes centre stage. It is no surprise given its direct and visible impact on global warming. But what if I told you that another element, nitrogen, contributes to climate change and leads to environmental pollution, yet it remains largely overlooked? In the words of Mark Sutton, an…
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Climate Change, Conflict and the Middle East’s Misery
Of all the regions of the world that will face severe devastation as a result of climate change, perhaps none seems as destined to suffer as the Middle East, already the planet’s hottest and driest. With temperatures expected to rise more than twice the global average by 2030, this region of highest water scarcity may…
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COP26: Too Little, Too Late To Turn The Tide?
In November, the United Kingdom together with their partner Italy, will host an event many believe to be the world’s last best chance to get runaway climate change under control. The UN, for the past three decades has been bringing together almost all countries for global climate summits – called the COPs – which stands…
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How Fish Smaller Than Your Thumb Are Cooling Earth Down
Every year, 32.5 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere. This layer of carbon dioxide in turn acts as an insulating blanket around earth which does not let heat escape, hence causing global warming. So how do a few species of tiny fish help cool Earth down? What makes these Lanternfish…
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