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The tiny microalgae behind South Australia’s harmful algal bloom is among the most toxic ever tested

Over the past 15 months, one of the country’s worst marine environmental disasters has been unfolding in South Australia.

Conversation Media Group, the
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Study finds clear‑cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk

This study from the University of British Columbia finds that, without logging, flood risk due to reduced snow melt was decreasing. But after logging, this was reversed, leading to significant upward trend in flood risk.

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Documents and publications
The role of social assistance in advancing climate adaptation and nature based solutions in least developed countries

This working paper examines how social assistance programs can support climate adaptation and nature-based solutions (NbS) in least developed countries (LDCs).

World Bank, the
Physical vulnerability of the Gambia's coastline in the context of climate change
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Physical vulnerability of the Gambia's coastline in the context of climate change

This study investigates the physical vulnerability of The Gambia's coastline in the context of climate change.

World (MDPI)
Underwater sea turtle swimming in the sea by a coral reef.
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Sea turtles diving through the eye of the storm help develop better cyclone forecasts

Every summer, communities across northern Australia brace for the tropical cyclone season. Tropical cyclones draw their power from the warm seas, extracting heat and moisture from ocean water.

Conversation Media Group, the
Shade produced by trees in a city street in southern France
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Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory

Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.

Grist Magazine
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Moor project to reduce risk of severe wildfires

The risk of severe wildfires could be cut by reducing the dominance of a moorland grass that leaves the landscape vulnerable to outbreaks, according to researchers.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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Toxic tides: Rising seas increase risk of contaminants in Jacksonville’s waterfront communities

As Hurricane Irma’s path turned north, Saundra Morene was told she had to evacuate her Ribault River home on Jacksonville’s Northside. But she wasn’t worried.

Climate Central
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