Forests play a vital role in the Earth's climate system, acting as a natural carbon sink and helping to regulate the Earth's temperature. However, with increasing deforestation and degradation, forests are also becoming a significant source of greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change. The role of forests in climate change mitigation is a complex issue that requires a … [Read more...] about The Role of Forests in Climate Change Mitigation
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IAEA and FAO Send Seeds to International Space Station to Develop Crops Able to Adapt to Climate Change on Earth
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched seeds into space today as they intensify their joint efforts to develop new crops able to adapt to the ravages of climate change here on Earth. The seeds from the IAEA and FAO agriculture and biotechnology laboratories are travelling to the … [Read more...] about IAEA and FAO Send Seeds to International Space Station to Develop Crops Able to Adapt to Climate Change on Earth
Global Giving to Stop Climate Change Jumps 25% in 2021
ClimateWorks research shows funding for climate change mitigation sharply increased last year, outpacing overall philanthropic giving, but still falling significantly short of need SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2022 - Philanthropy sharply increased giving toward climate change mitigation by 25% in 2021, outpacing an 8% increase in overall philanthropic giving for the year, … [Read more...] about Global Giving to Stop Climate Change Jumps 25% in 2021
MIT technology simulates 100 years of energy, land and climate data in less than one second
"Powerful simulators have fueled climate wonks for decades. This one works for users ranging from corporate CEOs and policy makers to smart eighth graders," says Andrew Jones, co-founder and co-director of Climate Interactive. The Sustainability Initiative at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Climate Interactive today launched a free, user-friendly version of their … [Read more...] about MIT technology simulates 100 years of energy, land and climate data in less than one second