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Virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, scientists find

Virus that causes COVID-19 is widespread in wildlife, scientists find

Tired Earth July 29, 2024

The findings highlight the identification of novel mutations in SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife and the need for broad surveillance, researchers say.

Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause

Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause

Tired Earth July 06, 2024

The researchers used drone images to measure whale size and body condition.

World Food Day: Another year of global record hunger looms amid food and climate crisis

World Food Day: Another year of global record hunger looms amid food and climate crisis

Hannah Steiner October 16, 2022

The world is at risk of yet another year of record hunger as the global food crisis continues to drive....

Covid lockdown did not slow down greenhouse gas emissions, methane levels surged

Covid lockdown did not slow down greenhouse gas emissions, methane levels surged

George Scott June 27, 2022

As the world stopped functioning and went inside their homes while a virus raged outside, greenhouse gas emissions had gone....

Growing evidence links air pollution exposure and covid-19 risks

Growing evidence links air pollution exposure and covid-19 risks

George Scott May 14, 2022

Research has shown that being unvaccinated raises a person’s risk of becoming infected with the coronavirus, while being older, overweight....

Global biodiversity deal running short on time and ambition

Global biodiversity deal running short on time and ambition

Liang Lan April 12, 2022

The first face-to-face negotiations on a new global deal for nature saw more support for protecting 30% of the planet,....

How COVID-19 slowed progress toward global sustainable energy goals

How COVID-19 slowed progress toward global sustainable energy goals

Liang Lan April 04, 2022

An update of IEA data and projections on the world’s efforts to meet key energy targets under the UN Sustainable....

Air Pollution is a Global Health Emergency, says WHO

Air Pollution is a Global Health Emergency, says WHO

Liang Lan March 07, 2022

WHO estimate that a shift in levels of air pollution towards those suggested in the Organisation’s guidelines might bring about....