Klimaforandringer
Pope Leo XIV announced on Monday (30) the appointment of Brazilian climatologist Carlos Nobre, 75, as a member of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development. Nobre, a leading expert on climate change and the Amazon, joins bishops, priests, and theologians. The move underscores the Church's commitment to environmental issues.
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A Google AI trial rerouted hundreds of American Airlines flights from the US to Europe, reducing contrail formation that contributes to global warming. The 17-week study showed a 62 per cent drop in visible contrails for optimised routes. Overall contrail reduction across the trial was 11.6 per cent.
I Nedersachsens landbrug udgør metanudslip fra kvæg den største andel af drivhusgasser. Ifølge en rapport fra Oldenburgs landbrugsindretning beløb de samlede udslip i 2023 sig til 12,3 millioner tons CO2-ækvivalenter. Faldet siden 1990 er mærkbart, men lavere end det nationale gennemsnit.
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Guangdong Province in southern China is experiencing its largest ever chikungunya fever outbreak, with more than 4,000 confirmed infections since late July. The disease, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has primarily affected Shunde District in Foshan, with cases also reported in nearby cities and regions. Authorities are urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites amid concerns over climate change and urbanization.