July has already seen:
The hottest three-week period ever recorded.
The three hottest days on record.
The highest-ever ocean temperatures for this time of year.
It is still possible to avoid the very worst of climate change, but only with dramatic, immediate #ClimateAction.
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Many policymakers were surprised by how far Chinese researchers penetrated research institutions. “In collaborations, China dominates its relationships with academic partners.”
Total share* (vertical axis) and proportion for top eight research collaborators with China @ft
Climate change is not a distant threat, it's happening now in northern Kenya. The increased flooding is causing devastating impacts on communities, especially the most vulnerable. It's time for us to take action and address this crisis.
An excerpt of the recent editorial by Chytrý et al. (2023) on "The benefits of publishing in society-owned scientific journals" https://t.co/G27UIv32wF via @jvsavsblog
Open ecosystem restoration is a huge scientific and practical challenge. The most used restoration practices cannot recover the diversity of species and growth forms, so it’s time to join efforts! https://t.co/H7YxomRmT3
I'm tired of the hegemony of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
At this point, I think it's actually hampering biodiversity conservation and research.
Yes, it helped tremendously in the past. But not anymore. Here's why:
Tools such as ChatGPT threaten transparent science; here are our ground rules for their use https://t.co/Gd6bpb0OaH #threat#ScienceTwitter#AcademicTwitter
11 ways ChatGPT saves me hours of work every day, and why you'll never outcompete those who use AI effectively.
A list for those who write code:
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" In the absence of an international legal framework for forests, the role of civil society in tracking legal pledges and holding government accountable has become more important than ever "
#GLFClimate@GlobalLF
The only people talking about climate change are within your circle - direct or indirectly. The topic is not in every household as much as oil and gas or even as much as football is. It needs to shift because everyone is affected regardless.
#COP27 being held in Egypt can be a watershed in humanity's fight against climate change & global warming. Extreme climatic events in Pakistan & Horn of Africa this year have showcased globalisation of climate change. Turning a blind eye to its lethal effects will be criminal.1/3