Wild Fires

Amazon Wildfires in 2023 Increase by 10% Compared to 2022

October 18, 2023

A new study by researchers from the University of East Anglia and the University of South Alabama reveals that the number of wildfires in the Amazon forests during the first half of 2023 was 10% higher than in the previous ..

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“Children Displaced in a Changing Climate” Report

October 7, 2023

A recent study conducted by Unicef and the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) has uncovered a startling trend: at least 43 million child displacements have occurred in the past six years due to extreme weather events. This equates to an ..

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State of the Rhino Report

September 22, 2023

A recent report from the International Rhino Foundation sheds light on the escalating threat climate change poses to rhino populations in Africa and Asia. Beyond the persisting challenges of poaching and habitat loss, climate change-induced droughts, floods, and habitat disruptions ..

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2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin

September 9, 2023

A report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) highlights the link between climate change, heatwaves, wildfires, and rising air pollution, including ozone. WMO emphasizes the interconnectedness of climate change and air quality, calling for integrated solutions to address both challenges. ..

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Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control

September 5, 2023

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) published its comprehensive “Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control.” The report highlights that human activities have introduced approximately 37,000 alien species worldwide, including plants and animals, with over ..

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Greece Battles Largest Recorded Wildfire in the EU

August 30, 2023

Greece is grappling with its largest recorded wildfire, an ongoing catastrophe in the northeastern Alexandroupolis and Evros regions that has already claimed 20 lives. Spanning over 81,000 hectares, this fire is the European Union’s most significant ever recorded, with international ..

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Vegetated Canopies

August 22, 2023

As Europe grapples with intense heatwaves and wildfires due to climate change, the focus on mitigating their impacts has intensified. Greenhouse gas emissions have elevated global temperatures by 1.2 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, leading to more frequent and severe ..

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Redwoods Rising Project

August 17, 2023

The Redwoods Rising project, a collaboration between Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, is committed to revitalizing the once-logged redwood forests for a more resilient future. Using strategies like controlled thinning and prescribed fires, the ..

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