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Everything You Need to Know About the Fastest-Growing Source of Global Emissions: Transport 

Decarbonizing the transport sector could create a cleaner, healthier and more affordable future for everyone—and it can be done without sacrificing mobility. Shiying Wang and Mengpin Ge show you the data. Read more.
 

Road emissions are the biggest subset of transport emissions. Flickr/b k
Youth Strike 4 Climate, London. Photo by David Holt/Flickr

Climate Transitions Won’t Happen without Social Justice and Greater Democracy 

September set new records for mass demonstrations demanding climate action—and climate justice—with millions of people taking to the streets in more than 100 countries. Mathilde Bouyé and Jessie Worker take stock of a growing global movement.  Read more.

Damage in the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. The Caribbean needs international support to prepare for disasters ahead of time. Photo by All Hands and Hearts.

Strengthening Disaster Preparedness in the Caribbean 

Disasters like Hurricane Dorian are especially devastating for small island nations. To adapt to climate change, the region (with international help) should invest in resilience as well as response. Read more.

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In a Small Amazonian Community, Agroforestry Takes Off 

Gender, social network analysis and native trees: All these combine to offer hope and transformation to a rural community in the Brazilian state of Pará, where slash-and-burn monoculture has left forests blackened and nutrition sparse. Bruno Calixto reports. Read more.


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