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In early 2029, Earth will likely lock into breaching key warming threshold, scientists calculate

A new study says that in a little more than five years the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
Indonesia’s sea-based communities adapt to change
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Amid rising pressure, Indonesia’s sea-based communities adapt to change

A growing population, destruction of coral reefs, and the loss of traditional fishing methods all threaten the way of life of traditional communities in Indonesia whose livelihoods have for generations depended on the sea.

Warning on mass extinction of marine life: 'an oh my God moment'

Warning on mass extinction of marine life: 'an oh my God moment'

A new study finds that if fossil fuel emissions continue apace, the oceans could experience a mass extinction by 2300. There is still time to avoid it.
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Coral reefs face disaster from climate change if we don’t curb greenhouse gas emissions, report says

Coral reefs face disaster from climate change if we don’t curb greenhouse gas emissions, report says

To save this underwater ecosystem, researchers argue, we’ll need to reduce global warming, improve local conditions and invest in restoration.
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