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The Hidden Wealth of Nations: Groundwater in Times of Climate Change

The Hidden Wealth of Nations: Groundwater in Times of Climate Change

About the report Groundwater is our most important freshwater resource, but the lack of systematic analysis of its economic importance has evaded attention from policymakers and the general public–threatening the resource. The Hidden Wealth of Nations: The Economics of Groundwater in Times of Climage Change report offers new data […] Click here to view original […]

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What could the summer bring? Is extreme weather the new normal?

What could the summer bring? Is extreme weather the new normal?

Under our changing climate, the weather in Europe is getting more extreme. What could this summer bring in terms of heatwaves, droughts, floods, and forest fires? The overall outlook is pessimistic as we have already seen this past winter and spring. This makes adaptation to climate change and better […] Click here to view original

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Texas heatwave an ‘exceptional event driven by climate change,’ scientist says

Texas heatwave an ‘exceptional event driven by climate change,’ scientist says

AUSTIN (KXAN) — “The types of temperatures that we’re seeing this week are extremely unlikely to happen in a world without climate change,” MIT climate scientist Dr. Daniel Gilford said. Record-setting June heatwave builds As the First Warning Weather team predicts Austin’s hottest June 14-20 period on record with […] Click here to view original

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Climate change and urbanization increase disasters

Climate change and urbanization increase disasters

[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Deputy Secretary for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mitieli Cama has highlighted that climate change, rapid urbanization, and environmental degradation have escalated the frequency and severity of disasters. In a recent workshop aimed at raising awareness about the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, he […] Click here to view original

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As climate change hits, China weighs new water megaprojects

As climate change hits, China weighs new water megaprojects

The city skyline is reflected in a pool left on the dry riverbed of the receding Jialing river, a tributary of the Yangtze, that is approaching record-low water levels during a regional drought in Chongqing, China, August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter SINGAPORE, June 13 (Reuters) – As droughts loom, […] Click here to view original

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More companies setting ‘net-zero’ climate targets, but few have credible plans, report says

More companies setting ‘net-zero’ climate targets, but few have credible plans, report says

BONN, Germany (AP) — A growing number of companies are pledging to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to ” net zero ” as part of global efforts to tackle climate change, but that goal is rarely supported by a credible plan, according to a report published Monday. The idea […] Click here to view original

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