Environment

The shutdown measures implemented by China in February 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 caused a substantial drop in some types of air pollution (nitrogen dioxide), but not others (aerosols and cloud properties).

Personal stories about climate change affecting people and ecosystems can shift climate change beliefs and risk perceptions.

Recovering sea otter populations can benefit and heal damaged coastal vegetated ecosystems.

Environment

A study of 45 Italian waste management companies found improved environmental practices such as separate waste collection (separating recyclable from non-recyclable waste) do not hurt companies' financial returns.

Sustainable Production and Consumption

Environment

Children who felt more connected to nature were more likely to perform sustainable behaviors such as reducing waste, helping someone in need, and treating all people equally, which in turn increased happiness.

18% of large marine species, such as sharks, whales, and sea turtles, are predicted to go extinct within the next century.

Environment

Tropical cyclones are growing stronger and more destructive globally. This is likely a result of rising sea temperatures due to climate change.

Environment

Substantial recovery of marine life can be achieved by 2050 if immediate, large-scale action is taken to reduce pollution, protect vulnerable habitats and species, improve harvesting strategies, restore habitats, and curb climate change.

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Environment

The number of days spent working in unsafe heat conditions (involving temperature and humidity conditions, physical activity, and core body temperature) is estimated to double for agricultural workers in the U.S. by 2050 due to climate change.

Environment

The ongoing destruction of forests for agricultural purposes and human occupancy can increase the likelihood of transmission of infectious disease from animals to humans.