The research , released today by the Actuaries Institute, shows an estimated 1.24 million Australian households (nearly one in eight) are facing an insurance affordability crisis. This is an increase of 240,000 households when compared to the last time this study was conducted in March 2022
https://www.miragenews.com/one-in-eight-aussie-homes-hit-by-insurance-1064697/
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In their letter they insisted that “without significant action” on the environment Scots could face “increasing disruption to our lives and face escalating impacts on food production and human health."
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Climate policy researchers from industrialised countries show greater support for scaling back economic growth to rein in worsening environmental harms, a survey shows.
Meanwhile, many of their peers from the BRICS group – comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – feel that continued economic growth can and should happen without hurting the environment, according to research published last week in science journal Nature Sustainability
https://www.eco-business.com/news/climate-experts-from-global-south-cool-on-degrowth-survey/
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This process is not only environmentally friendly but also highly efficient, as a single cockroach can produce up to three times the amount of methane gas as a cow
millions would be needed to produce enough biofuel to make a significant impact on energy demands. This would require large-scale farming operations, which could have their own environmental impacts
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Lysyk’s Special Report on Changes to the Greenbelt [pdf], released August 8, showed that “the Ontario government’s process for choosing protected Greenbelt land to open up for housing development was heavily influenced by a small group of well-connected developers who now stand to make billions of dollars,” CBC reports
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The wildfire that tore through parts of Maui has killed at least 93 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century
https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/2023-08-13/mauis-wildfire-sets-a-deadly-record
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The process of evaporating water to produce salt also creates a byproduct: distilled water. This could have significant implications for water-scarce regions, providing a source of clean, drinkable water in addition to salt
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these napier varieties have proven themselves as invaluable assets to dairy farmers in marginal areas.
“Their ability to withstand harsh growing conditions and still provide abundant forage is a game-changer for small-scale farmers and pastoralist communities,”
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Halophytes, such as Salicornia and Jatropha, are non-food crops that can grow in saline or arid conditions, making them ideal for cultivation in regions unsuitable for traditional agriculture. Furthermore, these plants have a high oil content, making them an efficient source of biofuel
have a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional biofuel crops, as they sequester carbon dioxide
high cost of production
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Au Canada, 76 % du paysage agricole est anormalement sec ou connaît une sécheresse modérée à grave cet été
https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2002965/irrigation-eau-reserves-securite-alimentaire
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This means that they can generate electricity even on cloudy days or in low-light conditions, making them more efficient and reliable than their silicon counterparts. This increased efficiency can lead to a reduction in the amount of land required for solar installations, as fewer panels would be needed to generate the same amount of electricity
can be manufactured using solution-based processes at lower temperatures, reducing the energy required for production
https://www.energyportal.eu/news/the-environmental-benefits-of-quantum-dot-solar-cells/40502/
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Québec a approuvé presque tous les développements immobiliers dans les secteurs où se trouvent des plantes vulnérables, lors de la dernière décennie, selon le «Globe and Mail»
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Escobar pointed out that climate change directly affects the quality of food produced in the Mexican countryside, causing eating disorders that contribute to an increase in diseases such as diabetes in the long run. Health care for affected populations represents a significant expenditure of resources in the health sector, diverting necessary investments to other sectors at the national level
https://nationworldnews.com/climate-change-affects-food-quality-in-mexico/
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The climate campaign group is calling for an extended Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in the city and a fully electric transport network
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-66492748
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Why? On top of the physical effects of aging, older adults are more likely to have underlying health conditions or take medications that interfere with a body’s ability to cool itself.
Low-income older adults are especially vulnerable, as they struggle to pay higher electric bills from greater use of air conditioning
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New research suggests the global economy in the 21st century will grow slower than anticipated, impacting our ability to adapt to climate change. The study emphasizes the need for wealthier nations to financially support lower-income countries in climate adaptation.
A recent study led by CU Boulder indicates that in order successfully adapt to climate change, nations must collaborate financially
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La Norvège et la Suède sont devant – les Scandinaves encore et toujours vous direz – mais même le Brésil encore plus hydroélectrique que le Canada
On n’est pas aussi bons qu’on le pense. Et il faut qu’on le devienne. Et il faut convaincre les investisseurs qu’on va le devenir
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co-firing can be implemented incrementally, allowing power plants to gradually increase the proportion of biomass in their fuel mix as they gain experience and confidence in the technology
reduces the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from decomposing organic waste
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