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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by mid-century: report

Climate change could become the main driver of biodiversity decline by the mid-century, a new research has found. “By including all world regions in our model, we were able to fill many blind spots and address criticism of other approaches working with fragmented and potentially biased data,” said Henrique Pereira, research group head at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity …

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11 months ago

Why 'living retro' is perfect for now

BBC

Why 'living retro' is perfect for now Andrew Wood/ Ryland Peters & Small From Palm Springs to Paris, savvy home-owners are channelling mid-century retro in their own way. Andrew Wood/ Ryland Peters & Small Andrew Weaving's light-filled interior blends mid-century modern pieces with more contemporary styles This explains why the den in Weaving's London home has a contemporary desk by …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Ocean currents vital for distributing heat could collapse by midcentury, study says

Associated Press

A system of ocean currents that transports heat northward across the North Atlantic could collapse by mid-century, according to a new study, and scientists have said before that such a collapse could cause catastrophic sea-level rise and extreme weather across the globe. “There are large uncertainties in this study, in many prior studies, and in climate impact assessment overall, and …

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2 years, 2 months ago

The vintage French style taking interiors by storm

BBC

The vintage French style taking interiors by storm Editions AAM/Luc Boegly/ Les Amis du Louxor Move over mid-century modern, French Art Deco is the furniture trend to watch. French Art Deco wasn't a celebration of mass-production – it was a continuation of all the fine workmanship we associate with the best antiques – Carmine Bruno At online furniture marketplace The …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Mid-century target for net zero emission inadequate, says India

The Hindu

At the conclusion of the G20 climate meet, India on Saturday, said that pledges by some countries to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions or ‘carbon neutrality’ by mid-century were inadequate, when considering the rights of developing countries to economic growth. “We have noted the pledges made by some countries to achieve Net Zero GHG emissions or carbon Neutrality by or …

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3 years, 9 months ago

US needs nearly two-thirds emissions cut by 2030 to achieve net zero by mid-century, new analysis finds

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 The United States needs to cut emissions by almost two-thirds in the next nine years …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Pyrex and Pink Daisies: Midcentury cookware is fab again

Associated Press

If you want to freshen up your kitchen, look no further than Grandma’s old casserole dishes. “I’ve always been an old soul and loved anything old,” said Megan Telfer, a collector of vintage dishes, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars and “a little bit of everything.” The 26-year-old parole officer from the Dallas area said this hobby started with family. …

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4 years, 5 months ago

13 best interior design books: From mid-century to modern inspiration

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wherever you are in your interior design journey – …

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