Read the widening temperature gap, the urban heat island, and socioeconomic challenges as Western Sydney faces the impacts of climate change.
Category: Climate Adaptation
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Impacts of “Coastal Squeezing” from Infrastructure Development
A study quantifies the threats posed by coastal squeezing from infrastructure development, revealing potential losses and challenges.
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Did Climate Change Cause the UK’s Crop Production Drop?
UK farmers grapple with a challenging year as 2023 witnessed a decline in crop production. Is climate change partly to blame for this?
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IPPC Report Offers Solutions to Prevent 1.5°C Threshold Breach
2023 has become the hottest year on record. Explore the IPCC report calling for systemwide transformations to mitigate climate change.
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How Americans View Climate Change and Why Should the World Care?
Beyond extreme weather headlines, explore the nuanced views on climate change in the US through recent surveys and legislative measures.
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Will China’s Carbon Emissions Decrease as Renewable Energy Surge?
China, the world's top carbon emitter, may witness a decline in emissions by 2024, fueled by a record-breaking renewable energy surge.
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Informal Transport Systems and Climate Adaptation Implications
From bustling streets in the Philippines to vibrant markets in Ghana, learn how informal transport can be a key climate adaptation strategy.
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Are There Climate Adaptation Plans To Reduce Rising Forest Fires?
A study reveals the rising trend of forest fires worldwide and the urgent need for collective climate adaptation actions to reduce them.
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NZ Builds Climate Adaptation Tool to Avoid Unintended Impacts
Learn about an emerging climate adaptation assessment tool to prevent maladaptation and promote community-centric climate fixes.
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Media Network Partners with Nippon Foundation to Protect Ocean
Read on the policies of the Back to Blue initiative, a joint effort by Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation to tackle ocean pollution.