The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will give Argentina credit worth $500 million to mitigate and fight the effects of climate change. The loan approval was published by the Economy Ministry in November. According to Reuters, the loan will be issued in a single payment in December. “This loan focuses on supporting climate planning capacity, promoting green finance […]
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More than two thirds of children between the ages of seven and twelve are worried about climate change, a new survey reveals. Anxiety about the state of the planet is on the rise – and young people are particularly vulnerable. The survey by eco-grocery start up Modern Milkman found that 71 per cent of children born between […]
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Global heating is warming waters, changing salmon and tuna migration – and hurting fisheries There is little at Shiogama seafood market to suggest that Japanese consumers could one day be deprived of their favourite seafood – from giant crab’s legs simmering in a winter nabe hotpot to spheres of salmon roe resting on a bed of rice […]
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Researchers examining data going back to 1990s find global south has borne brunt despite causing least emissions Heatwaves brought on by human-caused climate breakdown have cost the global economy about $16tn since the 1990s, according to a study. The research calculates the financial impact of extreme heat on infrastructure, agriculture, productivity, human health and other areas. “We […]
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