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Climate change impacts on food security and mental health

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Mental health impacts of anticipation and climate anxiety

The climate crisis is increasingly linked to both food insecurity and psychological distress. Environmental changes, such as extreme temperatures, droughts, and floods, are compromising agricultural production and making

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Italian school year starts amid infrastructure and economic

8 clusters · 290 sources · last updated

Latest: Italy schools reopen with new facilities and community initiatives

As the 2026/2027 academic year commences, Italian regions are managing varied start dates. While several municipalities are celebrating the opening of renovated or new facilities—such as in Busca, San Salvo, San Giuliano

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Urban greening and heat adaptation in Europe

38 clusters · 123 sources · last updated

Latest: Berlin environmental group proposes measures for Climate Adaptation Act

European cities continue expanding greening programs and infrastructure to mitigate urban heat and manage stormwater. While existing initiatives include grants for façade planting in Germany’s Wörrstadt and specialized d

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Climate change impacts in Europe

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Climate shifts in Europe drive weather instability and disease risks

Climate change is driving significant environmental and social shifts across Europe. Rising temperatures and extreme heatwaves have sparked discussions regarding climate-induced migration. In France, heat intensity has l

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Brazil climate change economic and environmental risks

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Brazil's environmental costs are impacting GDP, warns economist

Discussions regarding Brazil’s climate crisis have focused on the tension between fossil fuel exploitation and long-term economic stability. Initial reports highlighted the debate over Petrobras’s potential oil explorati

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Pantanal ecosystem degradation and water loss

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Pantanal ecosystem faces threats from interconnected biome degradation

Data from Mapbiomas reveals that the Pantanal has experienced a significant loss of flooded savanna, with over 1 million hectares disappearing between 1985 and 2025. This represents an 84% reduction in the vegetation pre

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African climate finance and carbon market development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Africa explores decentralized water systems and carbon markets for climate resilience

African nations and regional bodies are increasingly looking toward carbon markets to address significant climate finance gaps. In West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has initiated work to

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Socioeconomic and green economy transition in Northeast Brai

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Northeast Brazil: Geographic diversity and socioeconomic evolution

The Northeast region of Brazil is undergoing socioeconomic and environmental transformations. Historically characterized by poverty, drought, and migration, the nine states of the region—including Maranhão, Ceará, and Ba

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Home fan placement for cooling and sleep

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Ceiling fans and placement strategies for heatwave cooling

Household fans do not lower air temperature but can improve comfort by moving hot indoor air out and drawing cooler outdoor air in. To maximize effectiveness, a fan should be positioned approximately 0.5 to 1 meter away

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