Wildfires caused over half of the loss of tropical primary forests in 2024, marking a historic high in the drivers of global deforestation.
Category: Climate Risk
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High Seas Treaty Gains Momentum at 3rd UN Ocean Conference
Global leaders at the 3rd UN Ocean Conference advanced the High Seas Treaty, even as climate finance shrinks.
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How Climate Change Impacts Directly and Cascadingly the Andes
A study revealed that climate change is reshaping the landscape, directly and indirectly affecting the people and species in the Andes area.
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Where Does Your Waste Really Go? The Global Cost of Recycling
Learn how climate change and global waste are connected—and how recycling can both reduce pollution and lessen environmental damage.
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Climate Change Affects Mental Health in Australia
A Nature study finds that climate change could increase mental health disorders by nearly 50% by 2050, especially among youth in Australia.
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Accelerated Subsidence in Hawaii Escalates Coastal Flood Risks
Accelerated land subsidence in Hawaii is worsening sea level rise, prompting early action to address coastal flood risks. Read to learn more.
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Climate Change Threatens Staples and Crop Diversity Near the Equator
Scientists reveal that rising temperatures could drastically affect crop diversity and staple yields in equatorial regions worldwide.
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How Financial Crime Fuels Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Nature crimes like illegal logging and mining are often tied to financial crime, and both accelerate climate change and biodiversity loss.
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Report Maps the Cities Most at Risk from Water Extremes
A climate study highlights cities where water extremes, such as floods and droughts, are intensifying and affecting the poorest communities.
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Climate Extremes Fuel Virus Spread in Waterways Polluted by Wastewater
Climate-driven extreme weather events are turning water bodies into hotspots for viral infections due to wastewater contamination.