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The influence of Milankovitch cycles on climate

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In this article, we’ll break down the three key Milankovitch cycles, explore how they’ve shaped Earth’s climate over time, and examine why they can’t explain the rapid climate change we see today.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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What was the Medieval Warm Period (MWP)?

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In this article, we’ll break down what the Medieval Warm Period was, its impact on the world, and how the lessons we can use from then to fight climate change today.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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Why is Carbon Essential to Life?

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In this article, we’ll provide an overview of why carbon is essential to life, how it is used, and what would happen without its existence.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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How does solar activity affect climate change?

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In this article, we’ll break down how solar activity affects Earth’s climate and explore why human emissions, not solar variations, remain the primary driver of modern climate change.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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What is the Maunder Minimum?

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In this article, we'll explore what the Maunder Minimum was, what caused it, how it influenced the Earth's climate, and why it still matters for scientific research today.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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A Few Lessons From the Little Ice Age (LIA)

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In this article, we’ll explain what the Little Ice Age was, its impact, and what we should remember from this frigid time period.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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In this article, we’ll break down what weather and climate mean, explore how they differ, and explain why this distinction is important for understanding our planet.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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What You Need to Know About Monsoon Season

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In this article, we’ll dive into what makes the monsoon season so important, the challenges it brings, and how climate change is making it harder to predict.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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The Giant Sequoia: One of Our Oldest Organisms

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Discover the ancient Giant Sequoia : towering trees vital to ecosystems and climate stability, now threatened by climate change.

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Ecology
Life and earth sciences
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Ethical Sourcing: Definition, Goals and Keys for Implementation

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What is ethical sourcing, what are the main goals of ethical sourcing, and why is ethical sourcing important for companies to implement in the midst of climate change and a movement towards greater transparency and sustainability?

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