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The hidden effects of deforestation on our planet and 3 other fascinating Frontiers articles you may have missed

Frontiers

The Unseen Effects of Deforestation: Biophysical Effects on Climate. With an engineering view, they focused on the opportunities associated with radiation exposure (visible light, UV, gamma, cosmic). But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, many often fly under the radar.

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ESA at COP28: Day 1 Continued

ESA

We heard from representatives of Peru and Brazil on their efforts to tackle illegal logging and mining activities and stop illicit crop deforestation. The collaboration includes joint lab facilities and demonstrates a peaceful use of atomic energy to address food security and help build more resilience within the food systems.

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COP26 Retrospective: Historical Turning Point Toward a Sustainable Future?

Acoel

billion to help South Africa shift from its current dependence on fossil fuels for power generation toward a clean and renewable electricity system.

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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

Governmental policies established as a result of commitments made in the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement have already successfully prevented the emissions of several Gigatons of CO 2 , targeting deforestation, energy efficiency, new technology deployment, and carbon accounting as their main mitigation efforts.

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Carbon-Labeled Beef: It’s What’s for Dinner

Vermont Law

stem from land cover change, such as deforestation, afforestation/reforestation, and wood harvesting. come from deforestation. Deforestation raises the albedo. which results in a land surface that reflects more solar radiation and disrupts the natural temperature cycling provided by forest cover. insulating the earth.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Greenhouse gas : A group of gases known to be responsible for increasing the “greenhouse effect” - that is, gases that absorb infrared radiation and increase atmospheric density. Ozone layer : A protective layer of gas in the upper atmosphere that absorbs the sun's must harmful radiation.

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Deserts as Ecosystems and Why They Need Protecting

Environmental Science

Surface albedo is high - heat acquired during the day is radiated at night. Radiation is intense - both in terms of how much deserts receive and how much they reflect back into the environment. Its continued expansion has been put down to increased carbon emissions, agricultural activity and deforestation.