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Safeguarding future marine biodiversity and ecosystem services under climate change (FutureMARES)

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The FutureMARES project provides science-based advice on how to rebuild marine biodiversity for climate change adaptation and mitigation. The post Safeguarding future marine biodiversity and ecosystem services under climate change (FutureMARES) appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies

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According to a new study, nutrition insecurity in Africa needs to be combated with crops that are resilient to climate change. The post Nutrition insecurity caused by climate change to be reduced with new policies appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Climate change could accelerate if dust levels stop rising

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UCLA researchers have found that global atmospheric dust has masked the full potential of greenhouse gases’ role in climate change. The post Climate change could accelerate if dust levels stop rising appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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How important are ecosystem engineers for climate change mitigation?

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Mussels play an important role as ecosystem engineers and will help protect coastal environments in the face of climate change. The post How important are ecosystem engineers for climate change mitigation? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Combating climate change via carbon credits | Autocar Professional

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In today’s world, climate change is a reality we have to contend with and among the various measures undertaken to combat it, carbon credits can prove to be an effective solution. Weaving a new framework in the climate space, carbon credits incentivize sustainable practices by assigning a financial value to reductions in GHG emissions.

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Wildlife conservation could mitigate climate change

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The post Wildlife conservation could mitigate climate change appeared first on Innovation News Network. Global wildlife conservation could enhance natural carbon capture and storage by boosting ecosystem carbon sinks.

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Study: Crop relocation can help buffer US agriculture from climate change but southern states may face massive loss of productive land

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Projected extreme temperatures under climate change are predicted to reduce average yields for several of the United States’ major crops. These changes in productivity would drive farmers to change crops and move into new areas. Farmers are particularly exposed to the problems of climate change.