World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt

World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt

That’s the message from UN chief António Guterres on World Tourism Day observed on Wednesday. According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism employs one in every 10 people on Earth.  To protect tourism jobs, Mr. Guterres said that governments and businesses must invest in sustainable and resilient practices, embrace renewable energy, and better…

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Polar scientists call for more research and observation into rapid sea ice reduction

Polar scientists call for more research and observation into rapid sea ice reduction

The rapid changes in the Artic and Antarctic have serious implications for these regions, and for global weather and climate.  The alert follows expert meetings held earlier this month in Europe.  Scientists are concerned  Sea ice extent is among key climate indicators used by WMO in its State of the Global Climate reports. Others include greenhouse gases, sea level…

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