The total footprint of buildings along flood-prone riverbanks in the Himalayas grew by half in recent years, a study found. By Raymond Zhong It takes a long time to build new nuclear plants. So, some ...

From sea level rise adaptations to international microplastics treaties, UC Berkeley researchers are at the forefront of addressing the existential environmental issues of our time. Now, a new ...

When researchers, policymakers, and activists talk about climate, they are increasingly using terms such as “justice” and “equity.” These terms are now pervasive enough to appear in documents from ...

BEIJING, Oct 9 (Reuters) - A super El Niño event officially formed last month, after rapid warming of the Pacific Ocean from May to September met the criteria for the extreme climate event, China's ...

Become informed about the impact of climate change on human health and take tangible steps to address these impacts while promoting health equity. Address and manage each patient’s specific ...

For more than 30 years, Canada and China have worked together on the environment. This week, Canada's Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, led ...

The President Donald Trump administration has introduced plenty of uncertainty into the markets, but one thing that seems beyond doubt is that regulatory protections are diminishing. This is just one ...

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By Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Brazil's next Congress is likely to pose a greater obstacle to legislation to protect the environment after elections this month, according to a ...

The federal government has warned state governments that climate change is no longer a distant environmental concern but an immediate threat to Nigeria's economy, food security, infrastructure, ...

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As the Earth warms, the effects are becoming harder to ignore. Powerful storms, floods, heat waves and droughts are reshaping daily life. AP’s climate and environment coverage focuses on the people at ...