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If your colleague or child does well and you give her or him positive feedback, that’s good.If climate change causes a cascade of impacts that result in additional climate change — which scientists call “positive feedback” — that’s bad, and maybe catastrophic.
Hotter-than-normal temperatures and drought are bringing wildfires to wetter, cooler regions. Even places that experience fires annually, like California and Greece, are seeing a faster-than-usual start to their fires seasons.
Iraqi Kurds lack power up to 13 hours a day, thanks to inefficient infrastructure and booming demand. Though the region is flush with oil and gas, solar could be one of the most promising solutions.
World Water Week is the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), this global forum is a unique opportunity for individuals around the world— from experts and decision-makers to young professionals—to discuss the planet's most pressing water issues and identify promising solutions. WRI staff will attend, engage and participate in events throughout the week.
This infographic allows you to navigate the process for a community seeking formal land rights in Indonesia, versus for a company securing an oil palm concession.
