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Be on the lookout for greenwashing
27 January 2022The practice of "greenwashing" which is to take many forms, including claims, adjectives, colours and symbols used to create an impression that a product or service is "greener" than it really is has been found that 40% of green claims made online could be misleading consumers by a global review led by the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network.
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China's Seasonal Air Pollution Predictions Face Challenges
25 January 2022Complex air pollution has become one of the main environmental and health issues in China. However, the prevention of air pollution has entered a critical stage in combination with climate change mitigation in China. Owing to strict regulations since 2013, the air quality has been greatly improved.
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Climate change is making it harder for plants to spread seeds via animals
25 January 2022The loss of biodiversity of birds and mammals from human-induced climate change has reduced the ability of plants to spread their seeds via animals, according to a new study.
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Scientists warn climate change could unleash ‘rivers in the sky’
25 January 2022The planet’s warming climate could intensify ‘rivers in the sky’ over East Asia, scientists have warned. The weather phenomenon is thought to contribute around 20 per cent of the Earth’s total water flow.