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'It is imperative that we put our efforts and investments into tackling climate change and protecting nature and the ecosystems that sustain us, the UN chief said.
To limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius this century, global greenhouse gas emissions will need to reach net zero.
Glacial lakes are not stable like the lakes in which most people are used to swimming or boating because they are often dammed by ice or glacial sediment.
We should be very concerned about what appears to be progressive disintegration at the Arctic's largest remaining ice shelf, said GEUS professor Jason Box.
California wildfires have scorched more than 3.7 million acres in the first nine months of 2020.
The clam, known as the noble pen shell or pinna nobilis, plays an important ecological role by filtering sea water and allowing other organisms to flourish.
'Without swift and immediate action, at an unprecedented pace and scale, we will miss the window of opportunity to 'reset' for... a more sustainable and inclusive future,' said Prince Charles.
'Sir, kindly help us by making sure that an oxygen cylinder does not become an essential part of the life of children,' writes Ridhima Pandey from Uttarakhand.
The study has also found that large volcanic events can lead to contrasting erratic weather patterns like droughts or excess rain.
'The world can expect even more extreme weather and higher risks from natural disasters as global emissions of greenhouse gases continue.'
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