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Category: Climate Resilience
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How Innovative Tools Strengthen NZ’s Landslide Defenses
New Zealand faces rising landslide risks, but technologies like LiDAR and RAMMS now help map hazards and protect vulnerable communities.
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Is Climate Change Causing Unusual Tree Deaths Across Australia?
Climate change is increasing tree deaths in Australia, threatening forests' ability to store carbon and regulate the climate, a study says.
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Battling Water-Thirsty Invaders – South Africa’s Struggle for Water
Invasive plants threaten South Africa’s water security, draining resources and intensifying drought risks amid a changing climate.
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Climate Change Drives Up Food Prices Amid Extreme Weather
Extreme weather, driven by climate change, is worsening food insecurity and raising prices worldwide, impacting farmers and consumers.
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Green Infrastructure Reduces Heavy Metals in Urban Stormwater
A study in Columbus, Ohio shows well-designed green infrastructure can significantly reduce heavy metals in urban stormwater runoff.
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Cities Fight Air Pollution with Greener Transit and Green Spaces
Cities worldwide tackle air pollution by electrifying transit, expanding green spaces, urging mass travel, and using smart monitoring tools.
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Paris Agreement at 10: Why Climate Action Is Still Far Off Track
A decade after the Paris Agreement, the world remains off track on climate targets despite progress in renewables and EVs—action needed.
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Balancing Ghana’s Cocoa Production and Forest Conservation
Ghana tackles deforestation from cocoa farming by embracing agroforestry, restoring forests, and diversifying crops for a sustainable future.
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Coastal Infrastructure Adaptation Strategies for a Changing Climate
A look at innovative tools and decision-making models designed to strengthen coastal resilience amid growing climate uncertainty.