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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Seven proven ways to help the planet in 2025

BBC

Seven proven ways to help the planet in 2025 Getty Images Slowing down climate change is an immense task, but small individual actions can add up to help reduce emissions. Getty Images By 2030, heat pumps could reduce global CO2 emissions by at least 500 million tonnes Heat pumps are now one of the most carbon-efficient ways to heat homes, …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Call for nexus approach as climate change, biodiversity loss interlinked

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: 2024 has been a year of extremes. “Without integrated action, we risk making matters worse.” The report examines five key crises—climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, water scarcity, and health risks—and illustrates how these issues amplify one another. It is estimated that the unaccounted-for costs of current approaches to economic activity – reflecting impacts on biodiversity, water, health and …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Feed the world while saving the planet

The Independent

Indigo Ag is a Business Reporter client 2030 is closing in fast – Indigo Ag shows how agriculture’s untapped power could be the last, best shot at hitting global climate goals 2030 – the target for meeting Paris Agreement climate goals and avoiding a critical tipping point – is no longer the comfortably futuristic date by which a vast array …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Earth's water cycle Off balance for 'first time in human history'

Raw Story

Decades of mismanagement of water resources, deforestation, and the fossil fuel-driven crisis of global warming have put "unprecedented stress" on the Earth's water systems, according to a new report, and have thrown the world's hydrological cycle out of balance "for the first time in human history." The Global Commission on the Economics of Water, affiliated with the Dutch government and …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Climate change solutions not always good for biodiversity

Raw Story

Some approaches to tackling global warming can have unintended knock-on consequences for nature and the protection of biodiversity, say scientists urging a more coordinated effort on these challenges. The IPBES and the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned in 2021 that a siloed approach risked "actions which, inadvertently, prevent the resolution of one or the other problem, or even …

Nature Climate Change Change Climate Biodiversity Smith

6 months, 1 week ago

Google's greenhouse gas emissions increases by almost 50 percent over last five years due to AI

India TV News

Around the globe, there is growing concern about climate change, leading countries and global corporations to focus on reducing their carbon emissions. Google's greenhouse gas emissions increased by almost 50 percent over the last five years, primarily due to the energy consumption of data centres needed to support artificial intelligence. Google also mentioned in the report that integrating AI into …

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7 months ago

Eco-friendly diet slashes risk of an early death by a third, study suggests

Daily Mail

Eating for the planet could slash your risk of an early grave, if new research is to be believed. The 'planetary health diet', published in The Lancet five years ago, is a plant-heavy and meat-light diet designed to lower disease risk and agriculture's impact on climate change and the natural world. They also had a lower risk of every leading …

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7 months ago

Will a diet that’s good for the planet also help you live longer? Here’s the evidence

LA Times

Every time you scoop up a spoonful of overnight oats or sink your teeth into a cheeseburger, you’re eating for two — for the sake of your own health and the health of the planet. That question prompted an international group of scientists to create a “planetary health diet” that’s heavy on plants — including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, …

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8 months, 1 week ago

A tech-driven path to our water future

Hindustan Times

Earth recycles the water it has and supports all its vibrant ecosystems. We just need to ensure that we raise awareness not only during World Water Day but also advocate for and implement sustainable water management throughout the year. While our planet has a vast amount of water, its uneven distribution and quality, worsened by pollution and waste, create critical …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

World Earth Day 2024 today: Google Doodle marks event with aerial views of planet's ‘natural beauty’

Hindustan Times

Google Doodle on Monday, April 22, celebrated World Earth Day 2024 by featuring aerial photographs from various locations worldwide, highlighting the planet's “natural beauty”. Google Doodle also shared a one-minute video showcasing the process of selecting nature images from around the globe to transform Google's logo for this Earth Day tribute. Google Doodle treated viewers to a one-minute video showcasing …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

World Earth Day 2024 | Sustaining our earth and nourishing our bodies

The Hindu

The women of a self-help group in Khamdorgi village in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, have spared 10 decimals of land for multi-layer farming to mitigate land degradation and under-nutrition, and to secure round-the-year incomes. An intricate relationship Climate change, nutrition, and food security have an intricate relationship emphasising an urgent need to address issues at this intersection at both the global …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate change an alarming health threat

China Daily

The file photo shows a wind power plant in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province. Then there are the medium- and longer-term sequelae: More heatwaves contribute to more cardiovascular disease; air pollution drives lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Chemicals such as lead cause intellectual disability, cardiovascular and kidney disease; Certain pesticides are associated with higher rates of suicide …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Climate change an alarming health threat

China Daily

The file photo shows a wind power plant in Zhangjiakou, North China's Hebei province. Then there are the medium- and longer-term sequelae: More heatwaves contribute to more cardiovascular disease; air pollution drives lung cancer, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Chemicals such as lead cause intellectual disability, cardiovascular and kidney disease; Certain pesticides are associated with higher rates of suicide …

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1 year ago

12 New Year’s resolutions for sustainable living

Hindustan Times

Climate change often feels like an insurmountable challenge: The whole planet must move away from fossil fuels and rethink how we live, eat and get around. “The implication is: Just by leading your normal life, you are contributing to mass climate denial because people are looking at you and seeing that you think things are normal.” Start a climate book …

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1 year ago

How humans have changed the Earth’s surface in 2023

BBC

How humans have changed the Earth’s surface in 2023 Maxar Technologies From new artificial islands to the environmental devastation caused by the breach of Ukraine's Kakhovka Dam – this is how humanity has changed the face of our planet throughout the past year. Maxar Technologies Pearson Reef – also known as Phan Vinh Island – is now many times its …

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1 year ago

AI a worryingly insatiable guzzler of water

China Daily

Google's 2023 environmental report shows that the company's water consumption increased by 20 percent year-on-year last year, reaching 5.6 billion gallons, which is equivalent to one-fourth of the world's daily water consumption. The resource consumption cost of the artificial intelligence technology revolution attracted widespread attention, as the water consumption required for cooling large data models far exceeds people's imagination. In …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Opinion: Save soil – Fix climate change

India Today

If you look at the way life happens on this planet, the microbial life in the soil is the foundation for all other life. In normal agricultural soil, the minimum organic matter should be between 3–6 per cent, but in several parts of the world, it is well below 1 per cent. Right now, the Conscious Planet – Save Soil …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘Every bit matters’: Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report

LA Times

The dire effects of human-caused climate change are worsening and they threaten to bring more extreme heat waves, droughts, floods and wildfires unless urgent actions are taken, scientists warned in a major national report. Efforts to adapt to climate change and curb the burning of fossil fuels have expanded since the last assessment was issued in 2018, the report says, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Sustainable water management: 10 tips you can save water

India Today

In today's modern world, water has become an increasingly invaluable natural resource. With limited water supplies and a growing global demand for this essential element, the significance of water conservation extends beyond economic benefits to encompass environmental sustainability. Sustainable water management: 10 tips you can save water Let us explore ten practical tips for individuals and communities to save water …

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1 year, 3 months ago

How to reduce your ecological footprint

The Hindu

A disturbing fact that has emerged from the Living Planet Report 2022 is that, in the last 50 years, humans have caused an average 65% reduction in the population of certain monitored species around the world. The report states that the causes are all human-centric: Extensive Sea and Land Use Changes Over-Exploitation Pollution Climate Change, and Invasive Alien Species. This …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Science For All | Six out of nine planetary boundaries breached

The Hindu

Our planet is the only home in the vast stretches of the universe. A recent study published in Science Advances found that human activities have pushed the earth past the ‘safe limits’ in six of nine planetary boundaries, which scientists have used to measure the planet’s health. The lead author of the study, Katherine Richardson, professor at Globe Institute and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Chasing Armageddon: Human activities accelerating Earth’s death as 6 of 9 boundaries crossed

Firstpost

Human activities has accelerated the death of the planet. A recent study by the journal Science Advances has found that the Earth has crossed 6 of the 9 planetary boundaries, a framework of different thresholds that tell just how endangered a planet is It seems that humans are in a race against time to kill of the planet Earth, and …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says

Associated Press

Earth is exceeding its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine key measurements of its health, and two of the remaining three are headed in the wrong direction, a new study said. Earth’s climate, biodiversity, land, freshwater, nutrient pollution and “novel” chemicals are all out of whack, a group of international scientists said in Wednesday’s journal Science Advances. …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Planetary well-being, a wellness trend for everyone

Deccan Chronicle

If we go by the ancient wisdom, the divine peace mantra ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah’ emphasizes the happiness of all living and non-living creatures around us. Taking a cue from this wholesome philosophy is “planetary well-being”, a wellness trend that refers to the holistic approach to promoting the health and sustainability of the planet and all its ecosystems. According to naturopathy …

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1 year, 7 months ago

World Environment Day 2023: Water Conservation Is the Key to A Clean and Healthy Future

News 18

Conserving water is essential for a clean and healthy future. These little activities amount to a lot of water misfortune, and they should be halted.” Energy sector and water spending On World Environment Day, we recognize the vital role of water conservation in securing a clean and healthy future while significantly influencing the energy sector. Conserving water ensures a sustainable …

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1 year, 8 months ago

We need to talk about the environmental impact of AI models

Live Mint

While there is a lot of talk about artificial intelligence these days, what’s missing from these exciting conversations about the future is how AI chatbots could threaten it. However, as climate activists around the world are calling attention to depleting water resources, companies investing heavily in AI haven’t yet addressed the enormous water footprint of AI. A recent paper showed …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Is climate change affecting global health?

The Hindu

The story so far: Even as countries are meeting at the ongoing Climate Change Conference in Egypt, a recent report by Lancet, has traced in detail the intimate link between changing weather events and their impact on the health of people. The 2022 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: Health at the Mercy of Fossil Fuels points out that …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Why clean water is an important part of the climate discussion

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Water quality has been a major topic this summer, hitting the national headlines multiple times, …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Keep Plan(et) A: Urban planning holds the key

The Hindu

There is no Plan B. Given that sustainable development is a shared responsibility, our first response could be to ‘preserve’ — safeguard existing natural habitats, understand their long-term preservation and create as minimal an intrusion as required. Robust planning, localised design interventions, responsive policies, emission norms, strict monitoring, regulation and a prototype to scale approach can help preserve, conserve and …

Urban Natural Systems Our Cities

2 years, 7 months ago

World Environment Day 2022: Beauty tweaks that will help you save the planet

Hindustan Times

World Environment Day 2022: Beauty tweaks that will help you save the planet Taking care of our skin and our body is something everyone does and if nurturing it is going to cause. On World Environment Day 2022, here are some beauty tweaks that will help you save the planet 1 / 5 While the need of the hour is …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Infographic: How can you reduce your carbon footprint?

Al Jazeera

The climate crisis has become the front-line issue in the world today with millions at risk due to erratic climate patterns and natural disasters. Ten countries – eight in Africa and two in Asia – have less than a 20 percent share of the population with access to safely managed drinking water. The countries with 100 percent access to safe …

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$Let\'s heal the planet and heal ourselves$

2 years, 9 months ago

Let\'s heal the planet and heal ourselves

Deccan Chronicle

In a recently released report, the WHO said 99% of the global population is inhaling toxic, polluted air laden with fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. ‘Stick to traditional, conservative living for a sustainable future’ DR ALAGU V S VARSINI, IAS, commissioner of AYUSH department, Telangana Health is a lifestyle, a continuous process. ‘Focus on preventive medicine, promote hygienic living’ …

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2 years, 9 months ago

World Health Day 2022: 5 tips that will help you inculcate healthy eating habits

Hindustan Times

World Health Day 2022: World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to reimagine a world where clean air, water and food are available to all, where economies are focused on health and well-being, where cities are liveable and people have control over their health and the health of the planet. World Health Day 2022: 5 tips that will …

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2 years, 9 months ago

World Health Day 2022: Healthy tweaks in lifestyle for reducing carbon footprint

Hindustan Times

World Health Day 2022: Celebrated annually to draw attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world, World Health Day is marked on April 7, the date that is also the anniversary of the founding of World Health Organisation in 1948. WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are …

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2 years, 9 months ago

World Water Day 2022: Here is How You Can Conserve Water at Home

News 18

WORLD WATER DAY 2022: Every year, March 22 is observed and celebrated as World Water Day to increase awareness about the importance of fresh water and the need to conserve it. According to the United Nations, today, 1 in 3 people live without safe drinking water and it is being said that by 2050 up to 5.7 billion people might …

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3 years ago

7 simple and eco-friendly things you can do to help protect our planet

LA Times

No matter how well intended, resolutions often have a big problem: follow-through. Changing your eating habits and getting regular exercise are time-tested techniques that work, but they require slow and steady persistence and the belief that things will be different, eventually, if you just persevere. They also understand that tending their own plot of land, whether it’s in pots on …

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3 years ago

Three new year’s resolutions to help the planet

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That’s how long it will take many people to give up on their new year’s resolutions. Quite often, our …

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3 years ago

Gardening trends 2022: What is planet-friendly gardening?

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As people look to lessen their impact on the environment, green-thumbed growers are expected to explore ways to reduce …

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3 years, 1 month ago

OPINION: For A Conscious Planet, Focus Should Move Towards Soil

News 18

Our body is essentially soil and water. It is an unfortunate reality that in the last two generations – approximately sixty to eighty years – we have seriously impacted the quality of water and soil upon this planet. There is enough scientific data to show that we have only eighty to hundred crops of agricultural soil on this planet left …

India Life Soil Ecological Issues Planet Conscious

3 years, 2 months ago

NASA launches tool that measures Western water loss

Associated Press

DENVER — NASA on Thursday launched an online platform with information on how much water evaporates into the atmosphere from plants, soils and other surfaces in the U.S. West, data it says could help water managers, farmers and state officials better manage resources in the parched region. Detailed information on soil moisture could help farmers and water managers better plan …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Climate crisis: Shortage of water presents ‘existential’ threat to UK, government warned

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hotter summers and less predictable rainfall as a result of climate change will create an …

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3 years, 5 months ago

World Nature Conservation Day 2021: In Pics, 5 Ways to Conserve Natural Resources at Home

News 18

World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated every year on July 28. The day serves as a reminder to preserve our natural resources and to raise awareness about healthy environment as the premise of a stable and healthy society. Any big wave of change starts off with small individual contributions and here are things you could do as your bit for …

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3 years, 5 months ago

World Nature Conservation Day 2021: Here's How to Embrace Nature and Live a Healthy Life

News 18

On World Nature Conservation day it is important to remember that as much as technological advancement transforms our lives, we will still remain a part of nature and depend on it for our survival. With the impending threat of climate crisis, and global warming, it is becoming clearer every day how short-sighted human activities are threatening nature and its natural …

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3 years, 7 months ago

From rewilding to plant-based diets: What we must do to tackle the climate and nature crises together

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “At this point reducing emissions is essential, but not enough, and the best way to suck up carbon is …

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3 years, 7 months ago

How to Protect Species and Save the Planet—at Once

Wired

Humanity is struggling to contain two compounding crises: skyrocketing global temperatures and plummeting biodiversity. The report is the product of a four-day virtual workshop attended by researchers of all stripes, and is a collaboration between the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. In light of the Paris Agreement, it’s …

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3 years, 7 months ago

World Environment Day 2021: Five Ways to Conserve Natural Resources at Home

News 18

Celebrated every year on June 5, World Environment Day is a reminder about how extremely necessary it is to conserve the planet and nature. In order to lead our lives, consumption of natural resources is important, but if we learn to use them in a sustainable way, a healthy environment can be maintained and we can leave behind a healthy …

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3 years, 7 months ago

World Environment Day 2021: Here’s Why We Need to Conserve Oceans

News 18

Once, oceans were considered limitless and immune to human impact. Oceans that cover almost 71 per cent of the planet are home to important species and ecosystems that are significant for the existence of bio-bubble that we thrive on. Here are some of the reasons why we need to conserve the oceans: Oceans are the lungs of the planet Since …

Earth Oceans

3 years, 8 months ago

The good news about climate change: there’s still hope

Salon

When ecologist Craig Allen looks across the brown, grassy shrublands on the east flank of the Jemez Mountains in northern New Mexico, he feels no satisfaction that he was right. "It's hard not to feel…well, it has felt like failure there," says Allen, who recently retired from the U.S. Geological Survey, and has monitored landscape change in these mountains since …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Earth Day 2021: This Earth Day, Pledge to Save the Planet by Doing These Little Things

News 18

Earth is a beautiful and the only planet where the human race can survive. So, to raise awareness for protecting the planet that has so far protected us, the Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. It gave voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of our planet and by 1990, Earth Day was an event …

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3 years, 9 months ago

World Water Day: Charting a New Course for Sustainable Water Management

News 18

The world has changed greatly since the first World Water Day was celebrated on March 22nd, 1993. In 2021, the theme of World Water Day is ‘Valuing Water’. Just like in the previous years, this year’s World Water Day will also mark an important point of inflection in our struggle for clean water, and highlight once again its intrinsic importance …

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