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Seeing mangroves regrow: A visual story on the surprise resurgence of Iloilo’s coastal forests
On International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, Eco-Business looks at the unexpected rapid growth of a thriving mangrove forest in Iloilo City, Philippines, following the completion of a man-made floodway.
Carbon & Climate
Adapting to wildfire health risks in a burning world
Climate change is driving or contributing to increased risk of extreme wildfires in many parts of the world, and experts say urgent action on climate change is needed.
Extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall, flooding and heatwaves, have been described as the 'new normal' for China.
Srinagar, the 'summer capital' of Jammu & Kashmir, was historically cooler in summer, but the reliable relief it once provided is increasingly elusive.
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