Understanding the 1.5°C global warming level: Implications for policy and adaptation
What are the implications for policy and adaptation of sustained warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and when will this occur?
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Accessing national health data for research
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Rights of nature: Ethical frameworks
Rights of nature raise questions about the ethical basis of environmental protection and the implications of extending rights beyond humans.
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