Tag: global warming
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Expert Opinion: Proper Soil Management Can Control Carbon Emissions
There’s no escaping it. We are living in a climate crisis. The main driving force behind climate change is the emission of greenhouse gases through human activities. Scientists in South Africa have been studying the role of carbon in soil. They believe that by adopting proper soil management, humans can control the amount of carbon…
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Biden Urges Countries To Slash Methane Emissions To Protect Climate and Health
Ahead of the highly anticipated and upcoming United Nations climate summit (COP 26) in Glasgow, Scotland, U.S. President Joe Biden has called on countries around the world to cut down on methane emissions. “We don’t have a lot of time, so we have to act, all of us, and we have to act now,” said Biden. Alongside the European Union, the U.S.…
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Why Air Pollution Matters To Our Longevity
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Greta Thunberg Uses Vogue Interview To Slam Fast Fashion and Greenwashing
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]In the inaugural issue of Vogue Scandinavia, climate activist and cover star Greta Thunberg is calling out the fashion industry. She’s using…
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UN Climate Change Report: Code Red for Humanity
In June 1986, Republican Senator John Chafee, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, convened a two-day hearing on climate change. It was during this hearing that Chafee warned about the rising build-up of greenhouse gases, stating that “the build-up of greenhouse gases, which threaten to warm the Earth to unprecedented levels. Such a…
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A Third of Heat Deaths Are Because Of Climate Change
Climate change is real, and we’re witnessing its very harsh effects in real-time. Temperatures are soaring, and mother nature isn’t the only one suffering. While some may think that hotter days aren’t a serious enough problem to raise the alarm, a recent study found that rising temperatures as a result of climate change are harming…
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Tackling Climate Change Now Can Prevent 83 Million Excess Deaths, Study Finds
We all understand that climate change can have a disastrous effect on the planet. A 2020 report from the Lancet cited climate change as the biggest global public health threat of the century. We need to act now if we want to protect the health of our planet as well as longevity. In fact, a new study has…
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Covid-19 Response Proves We Can Act On Climate Change Now
If you followed the G7 talks held at Cornwall this past week, you’d be aware of the focus on the growing threat of climate change to the planet’s longevity. In this opinion piece, Burt Rodrigues CEO of Biodx offers his thoughts on why countries must act as urgently to climate change, as they responded to…
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Earth Day: How Did The COVID Pandemic Affect Climate Change?
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10 Ways To Eat Well And Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
While the coronavirus pandemic is something that definitely deserves the world’s attention, many people, such as climate activist Jane Fonda, understand the catastrophic effects of climate change, thus they’re doing their best to reduce their carbon footprint. While there are many ways to adopt more sustainable habits, one of the best ways to minimize your…