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In a world that heats two degrees above preindustrial levels, land currently inhabited by 700 million people would regularly be inundated by high tides

When Global Warming Stops, Seas Will Still Rise

When global warming stops, seas will still rise

China Pledges $233 Million To Global Biodiversity Fund

Xi Jinping speaks at the summit in the Chinese city of Kunming

China pledges $233 million to global biodiversity fund

Georgieva Keeps IMF Helm Despite Scandal

Embattled IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva pictured spaeking during IMF and World Bank Fall Meetings in Washington, DC in 2019

An investigation by law firm WilmerHale concluded Georgieva had manipulated data in favor of China while at the global body, which she has denied.

The Bolsonaro administration's actions 'are directly connected to the negative impacts of climate change around the world', says the complaint

Brazil's Bolsonaro Accused Of 'Crimes Against Humanity' At ICC

Brazil's Bolsonaro accused of 'crimes against humanity' at ICC

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Greta Thunberg's Fridays For Future movement has drawn huge crowds into the streets

'Left Behind': Climate Activists Fight For Inclusive COP26

'Left behind': Climate activists fight for inclusive COP26

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Getting Enough Natural Sunlight Exposure May Help Improve Sleep, Mood: Study

The researchers looked at data from more than 400,000 participants of the U.K. Biobank program.

Gregorio Mirabal says indigenous people living in the Amazon basin are fighting to save the massive tropical rainforest and prevent a global "apocalypse"

Indigenous Leader Warns Amazon Ruin Could Spark Global 'Apocalypse'

Indigenous leader warns Amazon ruin could spark global 'apocalypse'

A member of the LGBTI community wearing a Superman costume at a protest in the Dominican Republic in July 2021

Is It A Bird? Is It A Plane? No, It's The First Bisexual Superman

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the first bisexual Superman

Researchers found some 100,000 papers that potentially documented evidence of climate change's effects

Climate Change May Already Impact Majority Of Humanity: Study

Climate change may already impact majority of humanity: study

Health is wealth.

6 Easy Steps to Take Care of Your Mental Health

Health is wealth - and this includes your mental health. Here are some steps on how to take care of your mental health during these stressful times.

A Haitian migrant girl is seen crossing the Darien Gap jungle between Colombia and Panama in September 2021 -- a record number of children have made the trek in 2021, UNICEF says

Nearly 19,000 Kids Crossed Dangerous Darien Gap In 2021: UN

Nearly 19,000 kids crossed dangerous Darien Gap in 2021: UN

Demonstrators in Montreal take part in the global climate strike on September 24, 2021

Canada Pledges Action On Methane As Momentum Builds For COP26

Canada pledges action on methane as momentum builds for COP26

Flu Shot Shortage Reports

Why You Should Make Sure You Get The Flu Shot During 'Unpredictable' Flu Season

It's more important than ever to get a flu shot this season.

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Minority Children More Likely To Die Post-Surgery Regardless Of Socioeconomic Status: Study

Researchers studied the data from 2006, 2009 and 2012, comparing the surgical outcomes of the white children and minority children in different socioeconomic status.

Hong Kong has no sales tax, making smuggling to the Chinese mainland hugely lucrative

Triads Arrested In Hong Kong Speedboat Smuggling Raids

Triads arrested in Hong Kong speedboat smuggling raids

Around one million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction amid human encroachment on habitats, over-exploitation, pollution, the spread of invasive species, and climate change

Key UN Biodiversity Summit To Open In China

Key UN biodiversity summit to open in China

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COVID-19: Symptomatic Pregnant Women More Likely To Face Complications, Adverse Outcomes, Studies Find

Their newborns were also more likely to require oxygen support, one study has found.

Could digital technology be part of the solution to climate change, as well as the problem?

Digital Technology: Friend Or Foe Against Climate Change?

Digital technology: friend or foe against climate change?

The promise to gradually ramp up aid for the Global South to $100 billion per year by 2020 was first make at the 2009 UN climate summit in Copenhagen

Climate Justice: Rich Nations Dodge Finance Pledge

Climate justice: Rich nations dodge finance pledge

Nuclear plants such as Cattenom in France provide massive power loads with no direct emissions

Nuclear Option: Earth's Climate Panacea Or Poison?

Nuclear option: Earth's climate panacea or poison?

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, pictured on October 6, 2021, at the White House, said she was "confident" Congress would pass legislation to implement a global tax agreement

Yellen Says 'Confident' US Will Implement Global Minimum Tax

Yellen says 'confident' US will implement global minimum tax

Doctors walk inside a regional hospital where victims of October 8 suicide bombing at the Gozar-e-Sayed mosque are being treated

Afghan Shiites Stunned But Not Broken By Mosque Blast

Afghan Shiites stunned but not broken by mosque blast

Landmarks around Seaham like a mural by artist Cosmo Sarson remind of the town's coal-mining past

Green Energy Springs From Abandoned UK Coalmine

Green energy springs from abandoned UK coalmine

Turkish beekeepers Fehmi Alti, (R) and his father Mustafa are now scrambling to get extra work

Turkish Fires Endanger World Pine Honey Supplies

Turkish fires endanger world pine honey supplies

Kristalina Georgieva, pictured in October 2019, has denied a report's conclusion that she manipulated data in favor of China while at the World Bank

IMF Board To Hear From Law Firm Accusing Georgieva Of Misconduct

IMF board to hear from law firm accusing Georgieva of misconduct

Rene Redzepi, chef and co-owner of the Danish restaurant Noma

How Danish Gastronomy Reached Dizzying Heights

How Danish gastronomy reached dizzying heights

In this file photo taken in July 2021 researchers work to excavate dinosaur bones and fossils during an expedition at the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah

Biden Restores Protections To Utah Land Where Dinosaurs Once Roamed

Biden restores protections to Utah land where dinosaurs once roamed

Black tea is good for weight management.

Black Tea vs. Green Tea: What's the Difference and Which One is Healthier?

Find out the difference between black tea and green tea, and which one is healthier for you.

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Tree Unidentified For Decades Now Declared New Species

Researchers aptly gave it a name that means "Mystery of Manu."

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'Exergames' Can Be Enjoyable Way For Type 1 Diabetics To Stay Active: Study

Active video games' health benefits may be similar to that of running, say researchers.

The COP26 summit will bring together representatives from 196 countries and the European Union for the biggest climate conference since landmark talks in Paris in 2015

Pacific's Urgent Call To Climate Action As Crunch Talks Loom

Pacific's urgent call to climate action as crunch talks loom

A massive dust storm is seen engulfing the neighborhood of Nossa Senhora do Carmo at the city of Frutal, Minas Gerais state, Brazil, on September 26, 2021

Extreme Drought In Brazil Triggers Fatal Sand Storms

Extreme drought in Brazil triggers fatal sand storms

In a 2C world, more than 99 percent of all corals would disappear, according to the IPCC

In Egypt's Red Sea, Corals Fade As Oceans Warm

In Egypt's Red Sea, corals fade as oceans warm

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Merkel have worked closely for years

'We'll Miss You': Merkel Gets Fond Farewell In Rome

'We'll miss you': Merkel gets fond farewell in Rome

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