CLIMATE CHANGE

Feb 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Equal Voices: The Challenge of Climate Negotiations

Climate change is a global issue, and everyone should have a say in how to tackle it. But, in reality, it's not that simple. Imagine a big group project where some students have more resources, more time, and more help. This is similar to the United Nations climate talks. Some countries have more ex

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

Plants' Cool Tricks: How They Handle Weather and Bugs

Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to

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Feb 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate's Mixed Bag in Dengue Spread

Climate change is making it harder to control dengue fever. It's not just about the heat, though. The way rain falls and how long the dry season lasts also play a big role. Scientists in the Philippines looked at 16 different areas to figure this out. They used a fancy method to see how temperat

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Corruption on the Rise: A Global Wake-Up Call

In a recent look into how clean or corrupt different countries' governments are, many nations found themselves with their worst scores in over a decade. This report, which rates 180 countries, found that 47 of them hit their lowest points in the past 12 years. The global picture isn't pretty: more t

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Feb 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mexico farming jobs facing weather hurdles

Since the 1980s, Mexican farm jobs have had to deal with climate swings Most rain feed farmers have to play the predictable rain game every year Agricultural jobs have to rely on the timing and amount of rain that comes from the sky. In Mexico, a large portion of the population, around 20 million,

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Feb 10 2025HEALTH

Baking Babies: The Heat is On in The Gambia

In the heart of West Africa, a unique study is uncovering how rising temperatures are affecting expecting mothers. The focus is on a region where heatwaves are becoming more common. But what does this mean for pregnant women and their babies? Let's dive in. The study, in The Gambia, is all about un

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Feb 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unseen Benefits: Thailand's Climate Change Battle and Beyond

When tackling climate change, the benefits often go deeper than just the obvious. Besides curbing global warming, these efforts can also slash air pollution, boost health, and support other development goals. Imagine a win-win situation where addressing one problem also helps with others. This is wh

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Feb 08 2025CRYPTO

Crypto and the Climate: Who's the Real Green Hero?

Imagine this: crypto coins and climate change are in a complex dance. Usually, we think crypto is all about the digital future. But what if it's also a big part of the environment's future? Some experts have long thought it important trying to guess the ways these crypto coins might b

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Chinese Social Media

Climate change is no longer a distant threat for many people in China. It's happening right now, right where they live. Picture this: people in cities are noticing changes in their local weather patterns, like unusual temperatures, or weird rain patterns. Meanwhile, the government is playing down th

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Feb 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unfair Heat: Caste and Work in India's Scorching Waves

India's climate is heating up, and not everyone is feeling the burn equally. The caste system, a social hierarchy rooted in India's history, is making certain groups more vulnerable to extreme heat. This isn't just about who's who in society; it's about who's working where and when. The 2019 and 202

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