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CX3N7J View down Paul Revere Mall to the Old North Church on the Freedom Trail, North End, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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The trees in our cities are dying — a sick microbiome may be to blame

Efforts to expand urban green spaces are undermined by street trees dying prematurely. Restoring their root microbiomes could help them live longer

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Name: Glacier Requiem Location: Rh?ne Glacier The picture presents a view of the Rhone Glacier, a significant entity in the Swiss Alps. However, the glacier's usual icy-blue appearance is replaced with a stark grey, a consequence of being covered in UV protection sheets. This intervention is a result of efforts to slow the glacier's rapid melting due to climate change. The sheets, an unconventional sight in such a natural landscape, offer a physical representation of the impact of global warming on our planet. A person, a small figure in the grand scheme of the landscape, is seen walking atop the sheets. This human presence serves as a reminder of our role in the glacier's current state and the measures being taken to protect it. The Rhone Glacier is a vital natural resource, playing several critical roles in the local and global ecosystem. As the primary source of the Rhone River, it provides essential freshwater for ecosystems and human activities downstream in Switzerland and France, supporting agriculture and hydroelectric power generation. The glacier's health directly affects these water-dependent systems. Furthermore, it's a significant climate change indicator. Its rapid retreat, losing around 40% of its volume in the past century, visually demonstrates the impacts of global warming. Additionally, the glacier supports unique alpine ecosystems and contributes to biodiversity. Paulo Sousa from Porto, Portugal Winner of Photographer of the Year

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Prize-winning photos highlight the impact of climate change on nature

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What ancient Earth tells us about surviving the climate crisis

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Canadian Press/Shutterstock (14130502e) People walk past an AI sign at the All In artificial intelligence conference Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Montreal. Que Ai Conference Trudeau, Montreal, Canada - 28 Sep 2023

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How to balance energy-hungry AI with the drive towards decarbonisation

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Climate change may be improving the quality of Bordeaux wines

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Countries need to coordinate climate action, says former UK adviser

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Commuter on a bike in floods

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Sea level rise is already leading to longer commutes in coastal US

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Scorching September puts 2023 on track to be hottest year on record

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Global power sector has almost hit peak greenhouse gas emissions

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Why China's clean energy tech will determine our climate future

China is both the world’s biggest carbon emitter and the largest producer of clean energy tech. Its choices in navigating this paradoxical role may determine the future of the entire planet

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Europe’s ‘insect apocalypse’ may mostly be driven by changing weather

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Renewable energy boom may help us limit warming this century to 1.5 ̊C

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How to reach net zero five times faster

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How geologic hydrogen went from fringe science to potential green fuel

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