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Ocean Conservation: Ocean Acidification and the Impacts of Fish Migration

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Put simply, ocean acidification is the imbalance of chemical content in ocean water; whereby there is increased acidity, and upward temperature changes. The ocean has experienced a 26% pH drop in the last century. Ocean acidification has negative effects on sea-life and the ecosystem.

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IPCC report: The 10 key conclusions

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As underscored by recent flooding, heatwaves, and wildfires across parts of North America, Europe, Asia and Africa, the report makes clear that climate change is accelerating and intensifying across every region of the planet. Climate impacts are happening now, worsening and in some cases irreversible.

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Meat Industry Climate Claims – Criticisms and Concerns

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per capita per day in Africa, 77.57g in Asia, 86.09g in South America, and 102.06g in Europe. A systematic review based on multiple studies concluded that emissions “differ considerably per diet, with a vegan diet having the lowest CO2eq production per 2000 kcal consumed.”

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Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

Business Green

A group of Six African countries this week formally launched the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance , with a view to accelerating to new energy technologies that open up access to clean, affordable energy supplies to all. The Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance will go a long way in fostering these developments.".

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Climate change is creating security threats around the world - and militaries are responding

Business Green

A range of climate scenarios have been forecast - but common to all is increased frequency and scale of extreme weather events, more droughts and floods, melting of ice caps and permafrost, rise in sea levels, and oceanic acidification and deoxygenation. The UN reports that temperature increases in the Sahel region of Africa will be 1.5

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'Climate breakdown has already begun': Green figures react to IPCC's landmark climate warning

Business Green

Mohamed Adow, director of the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa, said: "Those of us living in Africa have been aware of the urgency of the climate crisis for many years. Our generation is unique in the history of this crisis. We won't forget the promises that have been made, nor will future generations.".