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The Global Population has Surpassed 8 Billion and Its Growth Rate is Slowing

by Mark Jackson December 3, 2022

written by Mark Jackson

Global population growth and climate change may face a crisis of resource shortage in the future. (Photo via pixabay.com)

The earth already hosts more than 8 billion people. The United Nations predicts that the global population will peak at about 10.4 billion people in 60 years. Among them, the population of middle and low countries is proliferating. It is estimated that India will surpass China to become the most populous country in the world next year.

Taipei, Taiwan (The CTP News) – Although population growth has slowed, the global population has reached 8 billion. Can you believe it? There are currently 8 billion people living on Earth. According to the estimates of the United Nations, on Tuesday, November 15, this year, the world’s population officially exceeded 8 billion. This is a milestone in human development and the result of efforts to improve global public health, nutritional health, personal hygiene, and medicine.

December 3, 2022 0 comment

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Scientists Find Honeybees In The 1970s Lived 50% Longer Than They Do Now

by Makayla Larsson November 23, 2022

written by Makayla Larsson

The real reason bees are missing may have to do with genetics. (Photo via Unsplash.com)

Scientists may have found the real reason why bees are disappearing. A study from the University of Maryland showed that compared to experiments in the 1970s, the lifespan of lab-kept honey bees was 50% shorter than at the time.

Washington, D.C. (The CTP News) – Did you know that bees are disappearing? In recent years, the number of bees has dwindled, and many people blame climate change and environmental pollution for the problem, but these may only be part of the reason. A study from the University of Maryland showed that compared to experiments in the 1970s, the lifespan of lab-kept honey bees was 50% shorter than at the time. The study was published in Scientific Reports on November 14, 2022.

November 23, 2022 0 comment

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Feeling Stressed? Bird Watching Helps Maintain Good Mood and Mental Health

by Makayla Larsson November 18, 2022

written by Makayla Larsson

According to research, bird watching or listening to birdsong can help people maintain their mental health. (Photo via pexels.com)

Go on a nature outing! New research in the UK found that bird watching or listening to birdsong can not only help people maintain their mental health, but the effect can last up to eight hours.

London, UK (The CTP News) – People are under increasing pressure. According to the latest report from the United States, nearly 1 in 10 people in the United States had symptoms of depression in 2020. Some people rely on drugs to control their anxiety, and some use exercise to relieve stress. However, now you have a new Choice. A recent study in the UK found that bird watching or listening to birdsong can help people maintain their mental health.

November 18, 2022 0 comment

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Implement Afforestation Program to Eliminate Two-Thirds of Carbon Dioxide Emissions

by Gray Stewart September 20, 2022

written by Gray Stewart

Scientists suggest that the most effective way to fight climate change is to plant trees in large numbers. (Photo via unsplash.com)

The area of virgin forests continues to shrink, the earth is almost unable to breathe, and global warming is rapid. According to data from the Global Forest Watch survey, since 2016, the loss rate of primary forests has remained above 1 million hectares per year, increasing rather than decreasing yearly.

New York, NY (The CTP News) – There is less green on earth! Global warming increases the earth’s temperature, and the urban heat island effect becomes more and more serious. Some scientists have pointed out that planting many trees will be the most effective in combatting climate change. If the afforestation plan is implemented on the earth, it is estimated that more than 60% of the anthropogenic warming material emissions will be eliminated in a few decades.

September 20, 2022 0 comment

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Scientists Find the Ozone Layer is Slowly Getting Healthy

by Makayla Larsson September 14, 2022

written by Makayla Larsson

2022 is the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol. This year’s theme is: global cooperation protecting life on earth. (Photo via unsplash.com)

Every year on September 16, “International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer” commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol and calls on the public to protect the earth together.

Los Angeles, CA (The CTP News) – Reduce environmental pollution! Ozone is like a protective shield for the earth and has a critical mission to protect the earth’s ecology. Since scientists discovered that the concentration of the ozone layer has been declining 35 years ago, human beings have only understood how harmful chemical pollution is to the environment. Every year, September 16 is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, calling on all countries to pay attention to environmental protection to protect our ozone layer.

September 14, 2022 0 comment

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Experts Propose Transforming Buildings and Agriculture to Deal with Extreme Climates

by Charlie Flores September 4, 2022

written by Charlie Flores

Experts suggest using hydroponic farming to combat climate catastrophe. (Photo via pixabay.com)

In response to sudden shocks and climate disasters, retrofitting buildings, facilities, and agriculture is a top priority for countries, according to an expert view published in Foreign Policy.

Washington, D.C. (The CTP News) – Drought seems to have become the norm! Parts of Africa have been without rain for four consecutive rainy seasons, Europe and North America have been baked by about 40 degrees Celsius, and industries and agriculture in Asia have been severely affected. Earlier, in South America, the temperature soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius; in the countries of Oceania, there was even a terrible temperature of 50.7 degrees Celsius.

September 4, 2022 0 comment

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Ambient Temperature Disrupts Sleep and May Increase the Human Risk of Infectious Diseases

by Gray Stewart August 25, 2022

written by Gray Stewart

Elevated ambient temperatures may increase the risk of infection in humans. (Photo via Unsplash.com)

Global warming may disrupt human sleep, activate inflammation and increase the risk of infectious diseases in humans, according to a study published in the international journal Temperature.

Washington, D.C. (The CTP News) – Have you ever been woken up by the heat on a summer night? Some people don’t think this is a serious problem. Nonetheless, high temperatures prevent people from getting good sleep quality, affecting their life and work and their health, including being more likely to get sick.

August 25, 2022 0 comment

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Arctic Amplification Is Warming The Arctic Faster Than Other Regions

by Makayla Larsson August 15, 2022

written by Makayla Larsson

Scientists have found that the Arctic is warming 3.7 to 4.1 times faster than the rest of the planet. (Photo via pexels.com)

Arctic Amplification makes warming faster! The Arctic is warming 3.7 to 4.1 times faster than the rest of the planet. In some parts of the Arctic Ocean, the rate of warming is even as high as seven times.

New York, NY (The CTP News) – Four key indicators of climate change have already broken records in 2021, including greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean warming, and ocean acidification. In August, scientists found that the Arctic is warming faster than previously estimated, data showing that the problem of global warming is getting worse.

August 15, 2022 0 comment

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Hard To Survive! The Koala Has Become Endangered Species

by Makayla Larsson July 30, 2022

written by Makayla Larsson

The data shows that the number of koalas has decreased from 185,000 in 2001 to 92,000 in 2021. (Photo via unsplash.com)

The survival of koalas is under threat. The scientific report “Comprehensive assessment of the state of our environment” released by Australia mentioned that climate change has caused environmental changes and ecological problems. It also exacerbated the survival crisis of koalas.

Taipei, Taiwan (The CTP News) – Ecology has been destroyed, and many animals are in a survival crisis. The Australian government recently released the “Comprehensive assessment of the state of our environment” scientific report, which mentioned that climate change has caused environmental changes and caused various ecological problems. Due to global warming, human activities, wildfires, and droughts, endemic native animals and plants of Australia have rapidly reduced and destroyed their habitats, and are facing a serious survival crisis. Rachel Lowry, acting chief executive of WWF-Australia, called on everyone to pay attention to the realities mentioned in this report, otherwise, in our lifetime we will see the koala, a species endemic to eastern Australia, or the greater glider disappear forever.

July 30, 2022 0 comment

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Ocean Warming Could Disrupt Ecological Balance For Thousands Of Years

by Mark Jackson June 20, 2022

written by Mark Jackson

Experiments showed that predation was more intense in warmer waters. (Photo via Unsplash.com)

Warming oceans make predators more hungry for food! Scientists point out that warmer seas tend to favor animals higher up the food chain, which become more active and require more food; the prey can only pay for it.

Washington, D.C. (The CTP News) – The global greenhouse gas concentration continues to increase, and the high temperature makes the ocean warming and sea-level rise more and more serious, which has had a long-term impact on the ecology. Foreign studies have shown that warming oceans are making predators more hungry, which could disrupt the ocean’s ecological balance for thousands of years. The research was published in the international academic journal Science.

June 20, 2022 0 comment

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