As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards | Greenhouse gas emissions

Oil stands at about $110 a barrel and some forecasts have predicted it could reach $150. Food prices are on the rise and are expected to leap further owing to the fertiliser supply crunch, leading the World Food Programme USA to warn that global food insecurity could reach record levels, with 45 million more people…

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The Gran Canaria train project receives its Environmental Impact Statement and moves towards implementation

Antonio Morales: “Guided transport is key to more sustainable mobility on the island”   The Gran Canaria Island Council has obtained the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the train project, which allows it to move forward with the administrative procedures for the execution of the railway infrastructure between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Maspalomas….

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Modeling Mangroves’ Capacity to Protect Coastal Communities

As climate change is altering ocean conditions and intensifying storms, many coastal communities face growing risks from flooding and extreme wave events; hence, mangroves can serve to both mitigate disasters and help communities adapt to climate change. However, these forests remain underutilized in engineering applications due to a limited understanding of how they interact with…

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