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This One Earth Research Article shows how increasing urbanization & land use change is contributing to warmer temperatures at regional and continental scales. The results have important implications regarding the need for climate mitigation and adaptation (SDG 13), urban planning (SDG 11) and the terrestrial biosphere (SDG 15).
The Great Salt Lake is drying up, and the dried lake edges emit significantly more greenhouse gases. This One Earth Research Article measures the GHG emissions and estimates how much of those emissions are 'anthropogenic', i.e., caused by excessive water withdrawals. The results show that unmitigated lake drying contributes significantly to the state's anthropogenic GHG emissions (SDG 13).
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Ocean and Coastal Management, Volume 254, 1 August 2024

This research emphasizes the critical importance of recognizing the socioecological intricacies of coastal zones for informed policy-making and sustainable management, calling for a paradigm shift in the conceptualization and governance of these vital ecosystems.
This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 13: Climate Action by exploring the relationship between mental health and climate anxiety in subjects of differing ages.
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Quaternary Environments and Humans, Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2024, 100023

The study of Laguna Bacalar's paleoecology during the Late Holocene provides important insights into how regional climate changes and sea level fluctuations have shaped the vegetation and ecosystems of this region, which can inform conservation efforts and climate adaptation strategies.

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Climate Crisis, Energy Violence, Mapping Fossil Energy' s Enduring Grasp on Our Precarious Future, 2024, Pages xvii-xlix

This chapter advances Goals 13 and 16 by discussing how the book demonstrates “textbook” cases of energy violence using an empirical approach highlighting (1) spatial and temporal evidence and (2) ecological and societal impacts across global and local scales, including frontline communities.

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Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Volume 1, 2024, Pages 345-354

This chapter covers the basics of sustainable development and climate-related problems and gives a comprehensive overview of the 17 UN sustainable development goals.

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Encyclopedia of Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Volume 1, 2024, Pages 497-508

This chapter relates to the energy transition and renewable fuels for global energy demands. UN SDG Goal 7

More than 1100 people came together virtually on 18 June 2024 for the tenth edition of the RELX SDG Inspiration Day: "In the Age of AI: Information to Advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." The annual online event brings together thought leaders, corporate representatives, students, investors, governments, and NGOs to explore pressing issues, gain practical insight, and inspire action on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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