The planet's temperature has been rising over the last centuries due to a increasing human population. While in recent decades, the international community has been attempting to combat many of these negative effects on the climate, we may not see an actual change in the Earth's atmosphere for several years. This is because of stored heat in the Earth radiating back into the atmosphere. So, while we may not see drastic changes in the climate in the near future, by continuing to enact positive … [Read More...] about How fast can we stop Earth from warming?
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UN calls for extreme weather warning systems for everyone on Earth within 5 years
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Philosophy for the End of Growth
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Getting African grasslands right, for people and wildlife alike: Q&A with Susanne Vetter
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