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Funding needed for climate disasters has risen ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years
Funding needed for climate disasters has risen ‘more than 800%’ in 20 years

In 2021 alone, natural disasters cost the economy $329 billion

Outbreaks of epidemics like monkeypox will become more frequent in the world for one reason
Outbreaks of epidemics like monkeypox will become more frequent in the world for one reason

Most often, diseases characteristic of the fauna are transmitted to mankind

Scientists have confirmed a direct link between abnormal showers and human activities
Scientists have confirmed a direct link between abnormal showers and human activities

The Mediterranean basin is getting drier, while the rest of the continent is getting wetter, but the trend is stronger in winter

In 2021, 11.1 million hectares of tropical forests were destroyed on the planet
In 2021, 11.1 million hectares of tropical forests were destroyed on the planet

This area of ​​climate-important rainforest is enough to cover the island of Cuba

Global warming will lead to the emergence of new viruses, – research
Global warming will lead to the emergence of new viruses, – research

Rising temperatures will spread the species between mammals more than 4,000 times

In the United States, satellites have recorded strong methane emissions from livestock. Infographics
In the United States, satellites have recorded strong methane emissions from livestock. Infographics

About 95% of methane emissions from cattle are released through belching through the nose

Scientists have told how to reduce the risk of mass extinction in the ocean
Scientists have told how to reduce the risk of mass extinction in the ocean

In a low-emission scenario that keeps temperatures rising to 2 ° C, the extinction rate will range from about 4% of natural level to 10%

India is facing record heat due to global warming
India is facing record heat due to global warming

The temperature has already reached 46 degrees Celsius, and in March - the highest level since 1901

In Europe in 2021, the temperature rose by a record 2 ° C: what are the consequences
In Europe in 2021, the temperature rose by a record 2 ° C: what are the consequences

In Europe in 2021, the temperature rose by a record 2 ° C: what are the consequences

Climate change halved insect numbers
Climate change halved insect numbers

The loss of a number of insect populations can harm not only nature, but also human health and food security

Experts have told how hemp can solve environmental problems cheaply
Experts have told how hemp can solve environmental problems cheaply

Hemp is able to absorb more carbon dioxide per hectare than any other commercial crop

Due to climate change, wine production has started in Norway
Due to climate change, wine production has started in Norway

In Norway, there are certain benefits for winemakers, thanks to the special quality of light and extra sun