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Laureen is a freelance journalist creating high-quality, informed content on international affairs, politics and technology. She is trained in conflict resolution and diversity, and has special interests in science and medical reporting, and culture and religion issues.
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As the coastal fog rolls in, so does the toxic mercury
"When you change one thing, it has cascading effects through the system," says researcher Peter Weiss-Penzias.
U.S. cobalt lawsuit puts spotlight on ‘sustainable’ tech
Cobalt, lithium and other 'rare earth' metals support the climate response, but they come at a cost.
Desperate Aussies are stealing water, even from firefighters
The New South Wales water authority report released on Thursday warns there's no end in sight to record-setting drought.
Mountain experts warn that 1.5°C rise is too much for HKH
Global warming is amplified with elevation, making climate threats and impacts greater for the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
South Africa’s ‘devil worm’ may offer heat-adaptation clues
“The devil worm can’t run away; it’s underground,” says researcher John Bracht. “It has no choice but to adapt."
On two continents, scientists fight the bark beetle battle
Climate change conditions support forest-destroying beetles in Europe and North America, where researchers are measuring the problems and solutions.