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Climate disasters are destroying Pakistan’s mountain languages
Climate-induced disasters are forcing people to migrate out of mountainous areas, and in the process their languages and cultures are being profoundly affected
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Southern Brazil’s farmers, on the frontline of climate crisis
Devastating floods in May were the latest in a series of extreme weather events to hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul, and have left producers considering their future
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Solar power is booming in Brazil. Can it be a boom for all?
Solar is now Brazil’s second-largest source of electricity. Experts say its growth must also reach and respect communities cut off from the grid
How South Korea’s landmark climate hearings could shape regional action
The country’s constitutional court is examining whether government inaction on climate change violates citizens’ rights. Could it set a regional precedent?
Thawing ice worsens Arctic plastic pollution
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Bhutan explores controlled burning of mountainsides
Reviving the traditional practice could protect pastureland ecosystems in the Himalayas from destructive climate change-driven wildfires
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