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Category: Climate Research
Climate Adaptation Practices in Fiji Are Influenced by Social Norms and Cultural Values
A study on indigenous Fijians' climate adaptation strategies in the lower Ba River Catchment in Western Viti Levu and socio-cultural values.
Study Claims that Climate Change Will Not Expand Drylands
The Carbon Brief article describes a study on drylands, which includes plants' response to rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere. Read more...
Australia Needs to Increase Green Cover to Fight Urban Warming
Australia's cities Sydney, Brisbane, & Melbourne, will suffer scorching heat due to the receding green cover, UHI effect, and climate change.
Climate Adaptation Options – Managed Retreat and Resettlement
When all climate adaptation and mitigation actions fail, manage retreat and resettlement are good options. Read why communities will not heed.
Climate Adaptation through Crop Migration
Despite the limitation of crop migration as an adaptation strategy, it has eased the effects of high temperatures on the word's staple crops.
A Study in Sweden Finds Organic Farming and Biofuels Can Increase CO2 Emissions
Organic farming will increase more carbon emissions than conventional farming, a study by the University of Technology in Sweden finds.
Concrete Technology that Reduces Carbon Emissions
Reducing emissions is the dilemma that the construction industry faces as it tries to reduce its carbon footprint to prevent climate change.
Atmospheric Rivers, Flooding, and Climate Change
Recently there has been a growing interest in the study of Atmospheric Rivers and their links to floods, droughts, and economic losses.
The Cost of Planting Trees and Preserving Forest to Stop Climate Change
Planting more trees, afforestation, and preserving forests are considered critical solutions to absorb C02 emissions and prevent climate change.