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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

The greenhouse effect is a popular name for the earth’s warming effect which occurs naturally when gasses in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space. Understanding Climate Change & Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Businesses Should Prioritize Climate-resilience & Environmental Thinking NOW.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Air emissions : Any gas emitted into the atmosphere from industrial or commercial activity. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) : A group of inert chemical used in many industrial and everyday processes such as our refrigerators that are not broken down at lower atmospheric levels and rise to the upper levels, destroying ozone.

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It is the time for nature: World Environment Day 2020

Manning Law

As ecosystems and biodiversity fall to cities, agriculture, infrastructure, climate change and pollution, nature’s ability to provide food, oxygen, clean water and climate regulation plummets. CO 2 levels in the atmosphere hit an all-time high in early May. This directly impacts human health and wealth. The tub is still filling.

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Waste and Water Woes

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

So far, in 2023, unusually high amount of rain and snow from “atmospheric rivers” has helped bust a years-long drought and ensure the water supply is largely secure this year. Sustainable Development of Water Resources. In Southern California, the Colorado River is a major source of irrigation water. NRCS Protracts.

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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

According to media reports, plaintiffs allege that the constitutional rights to a healthy environment, sustainable development, and the rights of future generations require the government to stop issuing licenses to activities that will exacerbate climate change.

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How climate change offers opportunities to revitalize and reconnect with rural communities

HumanNature

Remediation of abandoned well sites has the potential to enhance water quality in the region and renewable energy can decrease the harsh effects of air pollution. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Science and Policy for Sustainable Development , 58 (5), 4–23. link] Cramer. Dunlap, McCright, A.