What happened this month around the world in five news items: from the damage to the world’s population caused by climate change to the effects of human activities on animals.
What happened around the world in February in five news items, for those interested in the environment, sustainability and energy transition.
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Since 1970, the abundance of oceanic sharks and rays has declined by over 70 per cent due to overfishing.
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Air pollution due to fossil fuels may have caused over 8 million premature deaths.
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Traffic noise inhibits cognitive performance in certain bird species, affecting their spatial awareness, among other things.
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Nature reported a decline in emissions of CFC-11, a gas that exacerbates the ozone hole problem.
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High temperatures have been shown to destabilise the coral–algal symbiosis, which is crucial for the ocean ecosystem.