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WWF Reports Massive Drop in Wildlife Numbers

NFK Editors — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:30:22 +0000

A new report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says that the sizes of animal populations around the world have dropped by an average of 73% since 1970. The WWF says that humans are the main cause of these drops, and that we must act quickly to protect Earth's plants and animals.

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COP28: Problems and Progress at the Climate Meeting

NFK Editors — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:30:14 +0000

Since last Thursday, representatives of hundreds of nations have been talking at an important climate meeting in Dubai. There has been progress, but there are also challenges. The biggest question is whether to end fossil fuels or just reduce them.

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Passenger Jet Crosses Atlantic on Sustainable Fuel

NFK Editors — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 06:30:55 +0000

On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic flew a large passenger jet from London to New York using 100% "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" (SAF). The flight was meant to show that it's possible to fly using cleaner fuels, but experts disagree about the effects of SAF on the climate.

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Kenya Celebrates New Tree-Planting Holiday

NFK Editors — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:30:09 +0000

On Monday, people across Kenya took part in the country's first national tree-planting holiday. The holiday was created by Kenya's president, William Ruto, to encourage people to plant trees as part of a plan to fight the climate crisis.

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Dangerous New Delhi Air Pollution Shuts Schools

NFK Editors — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:30:55 +0000

As winter comes to the northern part of India, the air pollution in the capital city of New Delhi is reaching levels that are too dangerous to breathe. The problem is so bad that schools have been closed, and people are being told to stay indoors.

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Electronic Waste Day Highlights “Invisible” E-Waste

NFK Editors — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:30:26 +0000

October 14 was International E-Waste Day - a day meant to highlight the problems of electronic waste. This year, the day was focused on "invisible" e-waste - things most people don't think of as electronics. The surprising category at the top of this group was toys.

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Global Protests to End Fossil Fuels

NFK Editors — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:30:29 +0000

Over the weekend, people around the world turned out in huge numbers to protest the burning of fossil fuels. The protests - the largest since before the coronavirus pandemic - were meant to send a strong message to political leaders: "Take climate action now."

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Over Half of US Wetlands No Longer Protected

NFK Editors — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 06:30:06 +0000

On August 29, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a huge change in the rules designed to protect America's wetlands. The EPA was forced to change the rules because of a Supreme Court decision that took away protection from most wetlands.

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Ecuador Votes to End Drilling in National Park

NFK Editors — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:41 +0000

On Sunday, Ecuador held a special vote on whether oil drilling should be allowed in Yasuni National Park. The vote was part of a larger election to choose the country's next president. Nearly 60% of Ecuadorian voters chose to protect the park.

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Making the Switch to LED Light Bulbs

NFK Editors — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:30:22 +0000

On August 1, new rules went into effect in the United States that make it against the law to sell most incandescent light bulbs. These are older-style light bulbs that create light by heating a wire. The law is expected to save energy and help the environment.

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