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TURN DOWN THE HEAT


All over the world, people and the ecosystems we depend on for a healthy planet are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. From extreme weather events and biodiversity loss to rising sea levels and fresh water scarcity, our international community faces unprecedented urgency to limit further warming.

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The Greening of the Tundra

National Geographic Explorer and ecologist Isla Myers-Smith studies how plants respond to climate change in one of the world's disappearing tundra patches: the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland. Learn about her discoveries here.



We Can All Make a Difference

The good news is that mounting studies confirm that individual actions in our workplaces, our towns and cities, and our homes can help reduce the emissions leading to climate change. Read about the people and communities already at work to turn down the heat.
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Why This Ecologist Studies the Greening of the Tundra
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Everyday People Making Homes Climate-Friendly
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