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The year 2024 is predicted to be the hottest on record, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This follows a $300 billion climate deal criticized for being inadequate for poorer nations. …
2024 Set to Become Hottest Year on Record, Say EU Scientists Read More
November 2024 marks Earth’s second-warmest November ever recorded, suggesting that 2024 is likely to be the hottest year on record. Global temperatures for November averaged 14.10°C. The urgency for climate …
Second-Warmest November Signals Likely Hottest Year Ahead for Earth Read More
COP29 in Azerbaijan revealed a coalition of over 30 countries striving to enhance climate action commitments, aiming to meet net-zero emissions and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Despite …
COP29: A Coalition Emerges Amidst Climate Negotiation Challenges Read More
COP 29 culminated in a grim acknowledgment of climate action failures, emphasizing the increasing risk to small island developing states. The conference dismissed fossil fuel phase-out, focusing instead on inadequate …
COP 29: A Disheartening Reality for Climate Action and Small Island States Read More
COP29, despite underwhelming financial pledges, saw a promising coalition formed by over 30 countries committed to reducing emissions. Inspired by the Rhodium Group’s report, this coalition aims to limit global …
COP29: A Coalition’s Hope for Climate Action Amidst Challenges Read More
A recent study published in *Science* warns that nearly one-third of Earth’s species could face extinction by 2100 due to unchecked greenhouse gas emissions. The research highlights the vulnerability of …
New Study Warns of Mass Extinction Threat Due to Climate Crisis Read More
The first week of a pivotal climate case at the International Court of Justice concluded, addressing legal obligations of nations in combating climate change. The case is primarily driven by …
International Climate Case in The Hague: A Critical Week of Testimony Read More
Climate change is intensifying devastating flooding in Africa, with recent heavy rains resulting in thousands of deaths and mass displacements. Projections suggest that by 2030, 118 million impoverished individuals may …
Impact of Climate Change: Extreme Flooding in Africa and Global Responsibility Read More
A coalition of climate-vulnerable countries is urging for a reformation of the credit rating system to include climate resilience efforts. Current ratings primarily reflect economic risks posed by climate change, …
Reforming Credit Ratings: A Call from Climate-Vulnerable Nations for Resilience Inclusion Read More
This week’s climate news includes the failure to finalize a global plastic treaty in South Korea, the postponed EU deforestation law, the dire situation of wildfires in the Americas, and …
Week in Review: Key Climate Developments from December 2-6, 2024 Read More