How can we prevent the spread of disease in a warming world?

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Why does climate change hit women harder?

Our changing climate affects all genders - with extreme weather events, heat, drought and flooding putting pressure on the lives and wellbeing of entire communities. Yet the United Nations says that women and girls bear a disproportionate share of the burden and that by 2050, cli ...  Show more

AMOC: How the changing Atlantic could reshape our world

The system of ocean currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation or AMOC plays a crucial role in the global climate, helping to keep Europe relatively mild and to circulate vital nutrients for marine life.But scientists are worried that the AMOC system might ...  Show more

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