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UN: The Oceans Are about to Become Our Worst Enemies
The oceans, which are the source of life on Earth, could become our worst enemy globally, if nothing is done to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is said in a UN report, BTA reported.
Brazilian states ask for military help as Amazon fires rage
Six states in Brazil's Amazon region requested military help on Aug. 24 to combat record fires that are tearing through the rainforest, provoking an international outcry because of the Amazon's central role in combating global warming.
Alarm over air pollution emitted by cruise ships
Greece and destinations such as Santorini and Mykonos are among the top European locations affected adversely by air pollution emitted by cruise ships, according to the European Federation for Transport and Environment (Transport & Environment), which campaigns for cleaner transport.
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The chickens are coming home to roost
I am writing these lines as a wildfire rages through a nature reserve on the island of Evia, north of Athens. It's impossible not to think about climate change.
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The Case for an EU Climate and Nature Chief
As a first step, von der Leyen should appoint a climate and biodiversity vice president to work hand in glove with the sector-focused commissioners.
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22 Sensors Will Monitor the Air Pollution in Sofia
22 sensors will monitor the air quality in the capital.
They will be installed in autumn. This was announced by the mayor of Sofia Yordanka Fandakova during the exhibition "Innovation for air quality".
The event was part of the celebration of the World Environment Day.
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Amazon deforestation ‘at alarming levels’
A non-government group that monitors the Amazon rainforest has said that the pace of deforestation has been increasing.
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Experts Warn: 1 Million Species Are at Risk Because of Human Activity
The Earth Has Lost 12 million Hectares of Tropical Forests in 2018
In 2018 12 million hectares of tropical rainforests or 30 football fields per minute were destroyed, the World Resources Institute reported. 3.64 million of these destroyed forests are primary and essential for climate and biodiversity, BTA reports.
Spells of Light Rain in Places in Bulgaria, Highs between 18°C and 23°C
Today the cloud will break to mostly sunny, in isolated places with spells of light rain, meteorologist Boryana Markova of the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) told Focus News Agency. Light to moderate east wind.