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According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2024 has marked the first full year where global temperatures have surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Every month this year has …
2024: A Landmark Year in the Climate Crisis as Global Temperatures Surpass 1.5°C Read More
La Niña has emerged in the equatorial Pacific, resulting in significant global weather impacts. This cooling of ocean surface temperatures below normal adds to drought concerns in California and parts …
La Niña Emerges in the Pacific, Impacting Global Weather Patterns Read More
Tropical Cyclone Chido has greatly impacted Mozambique, affecting over 453,000 individuals with significant loss of life and property. Critical infrastructure has been destroyed, added to ongoing health crises, including cholera …
Urgent Humanitarian Response Needed Following Tropical Cyclone Chido in Mozambique Read More
In 2024, the world experienced 41 additional days of dangerous heat exacerbated by climate change, which is linked to severe weather patterns causing widespread harm. Researchers from World Weather Attribution …
2024 Sees 41 Additional Days of Dangerous Heat Due to Climate Change Effects Read More
A devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on January 7th, killing at least 126 people and destroying over 3,600 buildings. The epicenter was near Mount Everest, affecting areas in Nepal …
Devastating Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Resulting in Significant Destruction and Loss of Life Read More
Forecasts predict that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, likely surpassing the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C limit. Extreme weather events have become more frequent, prompting scientists to investigate the …
2024 Likely to Set Heat Records Amidst Unraveling Climate Mysteries Read More
Insured losses from natural disasters hit $140 billion, the highest since 2017. Hurricanes Milton and Helene were the costliest events of 2024, alongside deadly floods in Dubai and Spain. The …
Record Insured Losses from Natural Disasters Reflect Climate Change Impact Read More
The banana sector in Formosa, Argentina, has faced a crisis in 2024 with production dropping from 1,000 to 500 hectares due to droughts and frosts. Despite meetings with government officials, …
Crippling Losses in Formosa: Banana Production Plummets by 50% Read More
A recent study illustrates how climate change is likely to exacerbate the spread of the spongy moth in North America, as increasing temperatures hinder the growth of its natural fungal …
Climate Change Propels the Invasive Spongy Moth’s Expansion in North America Read More
Mark Weinhold and a team of hydrologists launched the Terra Firma Rainwater Collective in the Republic of Congo to mitigate urban flooding through community education on rainwater collection systems. The …
Terra Firma Collective: Innovative Rainwater Solutions for Flood-Ravaged Congo Read More