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Environmental Changes
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thehindu.comworld19 days ago
Report Details Climate Risks Facing Children in Afghanistan
A United Nations report states that millions of children in Afghanistan face increasing exposure to droughts, floods, heat waves, and other extreme weather. The assessment links these conditions to broader environmental changes affecting the country.
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Gristscience38 days ago
Therapist Advises Adapting Anxiety Tools for Climate Reality
Licensed therapist Leslie Davenport says climate anxiety reflects documented environmental changes rather than distorted thinking. She recommends shifting focus from assessing threat levels to identifying concrete actions.
Nprscience60 days ago
Indonesia's Nickel Mining Expansion Brings Jobs and Environmental Changes to Sulawesi
Indonesia now produces more than half the world's nickel supply after rapid industry growth over the past decade. Most output goes to stainless steel production while the remainder supplies batteries for electric vehicles and data centers. NPR visited six locations in Sulawesi wh…
New Scientistscience64 days ago
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Faces Military and Environmental Challenges 40 Years After 1986 Disaster
Forty years after the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in 1986, the site faces ongoing challenges from radiation containment and military threats. Researchers continue efforts to protect the area amid environmental changes and the impact of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Ne…
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IUCN Updates Red List Status for Three Antarctic Species Based on Climate Change Assessment
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has revised the Red List status for three prominent Antarctic species following an assessment of their vulnerability to climate change. The species affected include the emperor penguin, Adélie penguin, and chinstrap pengui…
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USFWSAlaska / Wikimedia (Public domain)world92 days ago
Annual Bald Eagle Count in Kings County, Nova Scotia, Records 605 Birds
Volunteers in the annual bald eagle count in Kings County, Nova Scotia, observed 605 bald eagles in February 2024, more than double the 265 seen in 2023. The count, which began in 1977 with only 22 eagles, monitors population trends linked to environmental changes such as the pha…