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Seaweed Could Reduce Methane Emissions from Grazing Cattle, New Study Shows 8/5/2025
Seaweed Could Reduce Methane Emissions from Grazing Cattle, New Study Shows The benefits of adding seaweed to the diets of cows confined to barns is well studied, but feeding it to cattle scattered on farm pastures and public lands poses more logistical challenges. ...more
'A hidden treasure': Scientists rally to protect the Gulf's overlooked seagrass meadows 7/5/2025
'A hidden treasure': Scientists rally to protect the Gulf's overlooked seagrass meadows It feeds dugongs, shelters fish, and captures carbon faster than rainforests - so why is seagrass still overlooked? Experts gather in Abu Dhabi to change that. ...more
NASA Reveals 'Higher Than Expected' Sea Level Rise in 2024 7/5/2025
NASA Reveals 'Higher Than Expected' Sea Level Rise in 2024 As global warming continues to melt Earth's glaciers, sea level rise hits all new heights. However, in 2024 a different mechanism caused most of this water volume increase. ...more
Aviation industry is ‘failing dramatically’ on climate, insiders say 7/5/2025
Aviation industry is ‘failing dramatically’ on climate, insiders say Professionals call for a fundamental transition including controlling flight numbers. ...more
UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say 7/5/2025
UK falling behind on tackling microplastic pollution, scientists say Researchers call for urgent action as fragments of plastic found in human brains and pollute food, water and air. ...more
First-of-its-kind Hawaii bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate relief 7/5/2025
First-of-its-kind Hawaii bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate relief Lawmakers in Hawaii have passed first-of-its-kind legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against natural disasters fueled by the climate crisis. ...more
Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi launches Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens initiative, largest project of its kind in Middle East 6/5/2025
Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi launches Abu Dhabi Coral Gardens initiative, largest project of its kind in Middle East Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Abu Dhabi Coral Garden initiative has been launched by the agency. The largest project of its kind in the Middle East, the project is a significant step in protecting the marine environment and enhancing marine biodiversity in Abu Dhabi. ...more
Reuters Exclusive: US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows 6/5/2025
Reuters Exclusive: US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows The United States is seeking to weaken a global deal aimed at helping developing countries struggling with the impacts of climate change and other issues, an internal United Nations document seen by Reuters showed. ...more
Satellite view of forest biomass reveals hidden carbon trends 6/5/2025
Satellite view of forest biomass reveals hidden carbon trends As the newest Biomass satellite begins its journey in orbit following its launch on April 29, it brings fresh momentum to efforts aimed at understanding how forests shape our climate. ...more
Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’ 6/5/2025
Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’ Solar power generation can be affected by dust particles, with traditional forecasting models in need of improvement, scientists say. ...more
 
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