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How Climate Change Affects Health and How Countries Can …

The links between climate change and health continue to grow in clarity and evidence. Policymakers can seize on the political momentum created by the … See more

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4 Ways Ocean Health Is Critical to Human Health Everywhere

Web1) A Healthy Ocean Enhances Physical and Mental Health and Societal Wellbeing. Mounting research shows that access to the ocean can directly benefit human …

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COP28: Outcomes and Next Steps World Resources Institute

WebOne hundred and fifty nine nations, covering nearly 80% of the world's land, signed the COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, …

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Millennium Ecosystem Assessment: Ecosystems and Human Well …

WebLaunched in June 2001 and involving more than 1,300 leading scientists from 95 nations, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) is a ground-breaking study on …

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The Global Benefits of Reducing Food Loss and Waste, and How to …

WebThe Global Benefits of Reducing Food Loss and Waste. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals include a call to halve food waste and reduce food …

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COVID-19 and Water Supplies World Resources Institute

WebThe economic impact of the coronavirus so far is vast, and things are only getting worse in most places. Early estimates forecast that lost output for major …

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Health Workstream World Resources Institute

WebAs part of the COP26 Health Programme, 56 countries including Malawi, Spain, Indonesia, Morocco, and the US, committed to developing climate-resilient health systems which …

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Health and Economic Benefits of Multimodal Transportation

WebIn addition to addressing the inequities of car dependency, multi-modal transportation can provide a suite of community health and livability benefits, including …

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How Forests Benefit Cities' Water, Health, Climate and Biodiversity

WebWhile city residents increasingly recognize the benefits of urban trees to reduce stress, sequester carbon, and clean and cool the air, the benefits of forests …

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Economic Benefits of Sustainable Ocean Investments World …

WebNew analysis commissioned by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy shows that every $1 invested in sustainable ocean solutions yields at least $5 …

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5 Significant Moments Driving Environmental Justice in the US

WebHow the United States Defines Environmental Justice. From Executive Order 14096: “Environmental justice" means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of …

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Regenerative Agriculture Practices World Resources Institute

WebRegenerative agriculture has become the darling of many policymakers, food companies and farmers. Advocates claim a triple win: climate change mitigation, …

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What Is Kelp and How Can We Protect It

WebFood Security. Kelp is a nutritionally rich food source, filled with dietary fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, essential amino acids and vitamins A, B, C and E which can provide …

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US Energy Communities Often Face Multiple Health and …

WebCommunity Definitions. What’s an Energy Community? The Inflation Reduction Act defines “energy community,” as a location that falls into one of three …

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5 Ways Wildfires Affect People Near and Far

WebAs wildfires become more frequent and more severe worldwide, people near and far are increasingly feeling their impacts. In June 2023, wildfires in Quebec caused …

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How to Reduce Plastic and Other Ocean Pollution Simultaneously

WebFor example, improving wastewater management at scale in a city or region can reduce plastic entering the ocean while also reducing nutrient pollution, which in turn …

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More Urbanites, More Cars: The Challenge of Urban Road Safety …

WebA key driver of the increase in traffic fatalities is the increased distance traveled in individual motorized vehicles: the more cars on the road and the farther they …

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Solar Power: A Rural Indian Hospital’s Key to Fighting COVID-19

WebThat’s why, in January, Nav Jivan installed a 10-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) system on its premises. Solar power has allowed Nav Jivan Hospital to …

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Distributed Renewables Can Provide Reliable Power to Healthcare

WebKenya experienced its longest nationwide power blackout on August 25,2023, lasting more than 24 hours. While the cause of the system disturbance remains …

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