The Indian subcontinent has recorded above-average temperatures for weeks. Heat-related weather watches or alerts are now in effect for hundreds of millions of people.
Tag: Global Warming
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Climate Change Will Accelerate Viral Spillovers, Study Finds
In a warming world, bats in Southeast Asia will be especially prone to spreading viruses to other mammals, researchers found.
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Deforestation Is High, Despite COP26 Promises
Brazil had the largest share of tree loss last year, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Bolivia. Indonesia showed improvement.
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20 Percent of Reptiles Risk Extinction, From King Cobras to Geckos
The first global analysis of its kind found that logging and farming are taking away reptile habitat at an unsustainable pace, exacerbating a worldwide decline in biodiversity.
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New Rules on Light Bulbs: LED vs. Incandescent
The administration set efficiency standards that will phase out sales of incandescent bulbs in favor of LEDs, reducing Americans’ electrical bills over time.