Act on Climate Emergency Now to Prevent Millions of Deaths, Study Shows

July 18, 2024

Researchers observed how the social cost of carbon estimates would change if studies included the most recent science on temperature-related deaths tied to climate change. The results of the study showed that substantially curtailing emissions today could prevent tens of millions of premature deaths over the course of the 21st century.

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More Lightning in the Arctic is Bad News for the Planet

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The Arctic is warming at least twice as fast as the rest of the planet, setting off complicated feedback loops that accelerate change. Lightning, a warm-weather phenomenon is becoming all too common in the North Pole, and can cause harmful Arctic wildfires.

An Unusual Snack for Cows, A Powerful Fix for Climate

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Research indicates that seaweed could be a powerful tool in reducing greenhouse gases emitted by livestock. Adding a small amount of a particular species of seaweed called asparagopsis to a cow's diet can decrease the amount of methane produced by 98 percent.

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