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The data startup helping businesses navigate climate change

Karen Wang, founder and CEO of Climind, on how climate data analysis can help businesses make better decisions.
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The dirty road to clean energy: How China’s electric vehicle boom is ravaging the environment

In neighboring Indonesia, nickel extraction is causing environmental and social devastation.
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In a First, Rich Countries Agree to Pay for Climate Damages in Poor Nations- But huge questions remain about how it would work.

The UN climate summit, COP27, ended without a consensus on how wealthy countries should pay poorer nations for damages caused by climate change. Developing nations demanded more funding, but wealthier countries were reluctant to commit. The impasse could lead to increased legal action against polluting nations.
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Why female leadership is crucial to tackling climate change and other crises

This article explains the importance of female leadership in tackling climate change and other crises, and highlights the need for greater gender diversity in decision-making positions.
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Earth911 Recycling Search

North America's most extensive recycling databases.
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Why Are Deserts Important?

Deserts can be found on every single continent, and even though they lack water, they play an important role in helping animals, humans and the environment.
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The spiralling environmental cost of our lithium battery addiction

As the world scrambles to replace fossil fuels with clean energy, the environmental impact of finding all the lithium required could become a major issue in its own right
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Role of Keystone Species in an Ecosystem

A keystone species helps define an entire ecosystem. Without its keystone species, the ecosystem would be dramatically different or cease to exist altogether.
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Crumbling Away: How Climate Change Could Accelerate Infrastructure Corrosion

Civil infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Critical pieces of infrastructure may fail sooner in the coming decades, warns study.
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Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change

Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concludes a new WHO policy brief, launched today at the Stockholm+50 conference. The Organization is therefore urging countries to include mental health support in their response to the climate crisis, citing examples where a few pioneering countries have done this effectively.
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See what three degrees of global warming looks like

This film illustrates the devastating impacts of a three-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures above pre-industrial levels. The effects include intense heatwaves, floods, sea level rise, crop failure, and species extinction, disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. This scenario is possible if urgent climate action is not taken
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Our Planet | Netflix Documentary Series

David Attenborough - narrated nature documentary series "Our Planet" examines Earth's natural beauty and how climate change impacts all living creatures.
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Why 99% of ocean plastic pollution is "missing"

Scientists have been struggling to find the 8 million metric tonnes of plastic that end up in the ocean each year. They previously thought a lot of it was in the garbage patches. However, recent measurements have fallen short of expectations. Scientists are working on a solution to locate the missing plastic, which could help prevent further damage to marine life and ecosystems
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Climate Justice is Social Justice

The fourth episode of The Breakdown discusses how racism intersects with climate change, emphasizing the social justice aspect of the climate crisis. The episode also delves into the Green New Deal's role in achieving a fair and equitable transition.
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Not On Our Soil - A Climate Justice Reality: Feature Film

In South Africa, people face severe climate and environmental injustices, but with knowledge of their rights and democracy, they have the power to engage with elected officials and advocate for a fair transition to a sustainable society. The video features stories of citizens advocating for a better world
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The Intersectional History of Environmentalism

This initiative sheds light on the often-ignored and erased histories of Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the environmental movement. Through the video, the organization showcases their vital contributions and encourages a reclamation of relationships with nature, while amplifying initiatives for a just and equitable future
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One Earth Film Festival 2023

Virtual Film Festival hosted by by One Earth Film Festival and the City of Chicago to celebrate Earth Day
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The Power of Big Oil (2022)

Part One: Denial charts the fossil fuel industry’s early research on climate change, investigating industry efforts to sow seeds of doubt about the science. Part Two: Doubt explores the industry’s efforts to stall climate policy, even as evidence about climate change grew more certain in the new millennium. Part Three: Delay follows the rise of natural gas; examines the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations’ actions on climate change; and explores what may happen next.
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Importance of wetlands and coastal ecosystem

The dire effects of climate change on one of the important factors- wetlands that keep the ecosystem in balance. How and why wetlands are important
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Why We Need to Stop Plastic Pollution in Our Oceans FOR GOOD | Oceana

Our oceans are being filled and killed by throwaway plastics. But together, we can create a movement to reduce throwaway plastic at the source and save our oceans. Oceana and our allies are already winning plastic-free victories -- victories that aren't possible without your help
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Calculate your diet's carbon footprint

Try out BBC's Climate change food calculator to find our what your diet's carbon footprint and how your meals impact climate change.
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Volunteer at a Global Cleanup Campaign

The Great Global Cleanup is a worldwide campaign to rid the environment of waste and plastic pollution for good. Join them and help create a waste-free world.
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Donate, Fundraise or Shop to protect chimpanzees and conserve the natural world

The Jane Goodall Institute empowers individuals to take action through community-centered conservation projects, environmental education, and advocacy efforts to protect wildlife and their habitats.
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Sign up for a Free recycling program with Terracycle

TerraCycle offers recycling solutions for hard-to-recycle waste. Individuals, schools, and organizations can sign up to collect and recycle specific waste items, points redeemed can be donated to preferred charities.
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Sign up for a Leave No Trace event

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics educates people about their impact on nature and how to protect the environment while enjoying outdoor activities
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Earth Day 2023 Festival + Virtual Stage

Our Earth Day 2023 Festival + Virtual Stage provides a space for the climate and environmental communities to connect with the public, meet and learn from one another, and bring new people into the movement.
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Listen to BBC Costing The Earth Podcast

Fresh ideas from the sharpest minds working toward a cleaner, greener planet
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Meat Free Monday Movement

The movement to skip meat once a week continues to grow as more and more people are finding innovative ways to make meatless dishes part of their everyday culture, customs and cuisine.
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Good on You (lifestyle app)

Good On You is your trusted source of sustainability ratings for fashion. The Good On You app gives you the power to easily check the impact of your favourite fashion brands on the issues you care about.
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Live webcams of Natural Phenomenons

Explore is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others.
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