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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

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The changes to the world's oceans include warming, more frequent marine heatwaves, ocean acidification, and reduced oxygen levels. Technological Innovation Offers Hope. The report attributes this to technological innovation and a shift towards renewables. Expect Ecosystem Instability & New Climate Extremes.

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Falling Walls 2023: How open science and systems thinking can save the planet 

Frontiers

The three-day event includes inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking discussions, and exciting pitches from some of the most innovative minds in science and technology, exploring how scientific breakthroughs can pave the way towards a more equitable and sustainable future.

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Frontiers is gearing up for COP28 to address the climate emergency 

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within reach – so we can meet the goals and ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Photo credit: Kyle Anthony Photography Addressing climate change, the paramount challenge of our era, hinges upon harmonizing fundamental human needs with sustainable climate remedies. Watch the session here.

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Interview with Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Program

Environmental Progress

If we rely only on the current climate commitments of the Paris Agreement, temperatures can be expected to rise to 3.2°C Many economists believe technological change is the foundation of our high energy societies. Similarly, new technologies like LED lighting are allowing developing countries to be more efficient in energy use.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Acidification : Reducing the pH rating of a substance making it more acidic in nature, for example, increased carbon emissions lead to the oceans absorbing more of it, increasing acidification and damaging ecology such as coral bleaching. Fishing rights are one of these issues. That's why many countries have agreed to fish quotas.

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Escaping the Plastic Web: Global Resolution to End Plastic Pollution

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We must do a better job eliminating waste by embracing sustainable development goals. We are confronted daily with news that the planet is saturated with plastic waste, including our air , land , rivers and oceans. And now, with our resolution to make a resolution, it appears we may soon have such an agreement.

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What today’s students think about climate change

Legal Planet

goal of the Paris Agreement, but I do think that it will be possible for us to keep warming under 2C and avoid the most devastating effects of climate change. What makes me most optimistic are the recent technological innovations and falling costs for renewable energy generation, battery storage and alternative fuel vehicles.