National Climate Change Awareness Day: transformation has to start now

Celebrated on March 16, National Climate Change Awareness Day was established by Law No. 12.533/2011 to promote debate and mobilizations around more sustainable alternatives for the most diverse areas. With that in mind, the Curto News has separated seven highlights on the topic, so you can stay well informed and understand the importance of acting for our planet...and now! 🌎 Check it out!

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Isabella Caminoto

March 16, 2023 16:33

Forests at risk 🌳

Threatened forests: data portrays the situation of sanctuaries at risk

The planet's forests face common threats, related to global warming, economic exploitation and deforestation. 🌳 Check out data and numbers that portray the reality of sanctuaries that occupy just under 1/3 of global land.

Biodiversity in danger 🐼

More than 1 in 10 species could be lost by the end of the century, study warns

Earth could lose more than a tenth of its plant and animal species by the end of the century. This is what new research published in the journal Science Advances concluded. The climate crisis will lead to an accelerated cascade of extinctions in the coming decades; As predators lose their prey, parasites lose their hosts and rising temperatures make life on the planet impossible.

Extinct languages 🗣️

Climate crisis could extinguish half of the 7 languages currently spoken

Every 40 days, a language dies. If it's already bad, it's going to get worse, because this loss is being accentuated by the climate crisis, according to linguists. If nothing is done, estimates suggest that half of all 7 languages spoken today will be extinct by the end of the century. 😨

Urban tragedies 🏙️

Tragedy on the coast of São Paulo: climate change and uncontrolled urbanism

The record rain that caused around 50 deaths on the coast of São Paulo represents the latest extreme phenomenon caused by global warming, which requires public policies to solve the problem and reorder urbanization in risk areas, says a climate expert. There were 680 millimeters of rain in 24 hours last weekend in São Sebastião, where most of the deaths occurred.

Sea level rise 🌊

Rising sea levels threaten to trigger exodus of 'biblical proportions', UN warns

The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, warned, this Tuesday (14), of the risk of an exodus “of biblical proportions” due to the rise in sea levels caused by global warming, and called for “the voids to be fulfilled” in international law, especially in relation to refugees.

Glaciers melting 🏔️

Half of the world's glaciers are doomed to disappear

Half of Earth's glaciers are doomed to disappear by the end of the century due to climate change, according to a study released this Thursday (5). The work, published by the renowned magazine “Science”, offers the most accurate projections to date about the future of around 215 thousand glaciers. The study authors warn of the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which cause climate change, in order to limit melting ice and the consequent rise in sea levels.

Unequal devastation 😔

Who are those suffering most from the effects of the climate crisis?

Who are the people most exposed to floods, floods and landslides in Brazil? A study, published in July this year, exposes the harsh reality of socio-environmental injustice and environmental racism in Brazilian cities. Come the Curto News tells you more.

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Excess ozone in the atmosphere increases the risk of heart problems, says study

Air pollution due to excess ozone leads to a higher percentage of hospitalizations for heart problems, according to a study released this Friday (10). ❤️ In the publication in the European Heart Journal, a group of Chinese scientists analyzed admissions to hospitals in 70 cities in China between 2015 and 2017.

This post was last modified on March 16, 2023 17:05 pm

Isabella Caminoto

Lawyer and master's student in International Law, I have democracy and freedom as undeniable flags. I am passionate about animals and believe that the well-being of our planet should be the daily highlight of our society's agenda.