Environmental Protection
Researchers use AI to create global ‘climate attribution’ map
Based on the machine learning-assisted map results, some 85% of the global population already lives in a place with climate change impacts.
Living in a clean and healthy environment is a ‘human right’
Everyone on Earth has the right to live healthy lives in a clean and sustainable environment, the UN says.
Freshwater shortages could worsen for billions of people
Lack of water continues to be a major cause of concern for many nations, especially in Africa.
Increasing crop yields will leave more room for wildlife
Even patchwork landscapes of natural habitat and high-yield farmland can serve to preserve a variety of wildlife species.
Planting trees in coastal areas can help stressed coral reefs
Reforestation is important as it maintains the stability of soils that are vital in limiting erosion risk, an expert notes.
Winter is coming – will it leave Europe’s green transition in the dust?
Over the last weeks, several European countries have been planning government support packages to help households offset the rising price of energy. In France, for example, some 6 million lower-income households will benefit from an extra €100 financial support this