Experts warn of desertification risk due to climate change-related drought

There is a need for big changes in habits on a global scale from production to water use against the effects of global warming as the risks of desertification increase due to climate change-related drought, according to Turkish experts.

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More dogs in the neighborhood often means less crime

If you want to find a safe neighborhood to live in, choose one where the residents trust each other – and have a lot of dogs to walk. In a study conducted in Columbus, researchers found that neighborhoods with more dogs had lower rates of homicide, robbery and, to a lesser extent, aggravated assaults compared to areas with fewer dogs, at least when residents also had high levels of trust in each other.

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How heatwaves are creating a pollen crisis

Many of the crops we rely on need to be pollinated to produce food, but extreme heat can destroy pollen. So scientists are searching for a solution.

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Spain and Portugal suffering driest climate for 1,200 years, research shows

Effects of human-caused global heating are blocking vital winter rains, with severe implications for farming and tourism

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1,000 Dogs Are Put Down Every Day. These Trainers Are Trying to Save Them

Even when dogs are rescued from puppy mills and wretched circumstances, the abuse they’ve suffered leaves them so damaged that few are adopted.

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She tried to avoid plastic while grocery shopping for a week. Here's how it went

Worried about the proliferation of plastic trash in the environment and her own body, a journalist tried to shop plastic-free for 7 days. She found plastic in a lot of sneaky and surprising places.

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Satellites can now find the sources of methane leaks. The tech will reshape global climate accountability.

New satellite technology makes it easier to detect methane leaks and to fight the climate crisis. The technology will help drive accountability.

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