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Study: Rising heat linked to 7% of Brazil’s kidney disease hospitalizations
The study in Brazil looked at 2.7 million kidney disease cases, across 15 years in more than 1,800 cities. It found cases rise with the heat.
WMO report on Africa stresses need for climate adaptation
Adaptation to climate change is the primary concern of African countries, with disaster preparedness and response a top priority.
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.
Mapping methane from the skies to limit warming on Earth
The Paris-based Kayrros firm works with ESA satellite data to find methane hotspots so that the climate-warming gas releases can be stopped.
Plant-based diets are better for your heart and the planet
A plant-centered diet is beneficial for cardiovascular health and it doesn't have to be fully vegetarian.
Farm robots could help save the environment … or further destroy it
Small robots could help conserve biodiversity and combat climate change in ways that were not possible before.