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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Nature destruction will cause bigger economic slump in UK than 2008 crisis, experts warn

Destruction of nature could lead to a 12% loss of UK GDP by the 2030s, surpassing impacts of financial crises and pandemics. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Fossil fuel phase-out will not avert climate breakdown without protections for nature'

Human destruction of nature is pushing the planet to a point of no return, even with a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Protecting natural carbon sinks, such as forests, wetlands, and peatlands, is crucial for staying within the 1.5C temperature threshold. [ more ]
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