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Scott Denning, The Conversation

As heat wave scorches North India, scientists warn of risks from ‘wet bulb’ conditions

The warming world is dangerous but heat and humidity together are a more deadly combination.

Scott Denning, The Conversation
· Jun 18, 2024 · 07:30 pm
The destruction of the Amazon is terrible news, but it won’t affect the world’s supply of oxygen

The oft-repeated claim that the rainforest produces 20% of Earth’s oxygen is based on a misunderstanding. Nearly all breathable oxygen originated in the oceans.

Scott Denning, The Conversation
· Aug 28, 2019 · 08:30 pm