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Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore gestures as he speaks during a session at the 50th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2020. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Oct 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As the frequency and ferocity of extreme weather events from wildfires to floods grows, the U.S. public is becoming more concerned and ready to act on climate threats, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore said.

This article was originally published by Thomson Reuters Foundation News and is republished with permission. Urban farms could supply almost the entire recommended consumption of vegetables for city dwellers ROME, Jan 11 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – They may look small scale, but rooftop farms, vertical gardens and allotments could prove crucial in fighting hunger in urban areas, researchers said Wednesday. Urban farms also increase vegetation cover – a key way to limit rising temperatures.

The fund aims to make people in disaster-prone regions of Asia and Africa better able to cope with natural disasters and crises, so that they can get their lives and economies back on track BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A $100 million fund launched on Tuesday aims to make people in disaster-prone regions of Asia and Africa better able to cope with natural disasters and crises, so that they can get their lives and economies back on track more quickly and effectively.