Climate change can increase plant disease risks, threatening food security worldwide. But seed banks like Future Seeds can change this.
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COP29 Raises Climate Finance for Developing Nations
COP29 ends with a new $300B climate finance pledge to assist vulnerable nations while raising questions about global climate commitments.
Social Comparison Encourages Climate-Friendly Actions
While personal actions lower emissions, studies reveal financial incentives and social comparison are key drivers for eco-friendly choices.
Climate Change is Disrupting Rainfall Patterns Across the Globe
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Can Global Food Production Cope With Growing Water Scarcity?
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Funding Climate Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Can Reduce Displacement
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What’s Fueling Brazil’s Worst Fire Season in a Decade?
Record-breaking fires in Brazil underscore the impacts of climate change. What are the causes? What measures are needed for resilience?