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Whales help store carbon. Scientists are trying to figure out just how much

Beyond concerns over the impact of reduced whale populations on marine ecosystems, there’s now increased attention being paid to the role they have in helping the fight against climate change.

Global warming wreaks havoc on Japanese edible kelp
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Global warming wreaks havoc on Japanese edible kelp

In the not too distant future, global warming could deprive Japanese cuisine of an essential element: konbu, or edible kelp.

After protests, U.K. parliament becomes first legislature to declare 'climate change emergency'
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After protests, U.K. parliament becomes first legislature to declare 'climate change emergency'

The U.K. parliament declared a symbolic climate change emergency on Wednesday, backing a call by opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for "rapid and dramatic action" to protect the environment for generations to come."

Sweden's highest peak now No. 2 due to climate change

Researchers expressed concern Thursday about the rapid pace of climate change, after a glacier on Sweden's Kebnekaise mountain melted so much in sweltering Arctic temperatures that it is no longer the country's highest point.

12 dead, nearly 10,000 taken to hospitals last week as ongoing heat wave engulfs Japan
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12 dead, nearly 10,000 taken to hospitals last week as ongoing heat wave engulfs Japan

Temperatures soared to more than 35 C, with cities in central Japan seeing the highest levels this year at about 40 C, the weather agency said.

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Early peaking of Japan's cherry blossoms laid to warmer March, climate change
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Early peaking of Japan's cherry blossoms laid to warmer March, climate change

The early peaking of the cherry blossoms in many parts of the country this spring was likely caused by higher temperatures in March and global warming, the Metrological Agency said.

Justin Adams: Embrace natural solutions for climate change problem

Justin Adams: Embrace natural solutions for climate change problem

The effective management of land use is one of the most promising ways to mitigate climate change.
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