Global warming

Climate Change and Tropical Storms in 2024

November 22, 2024

Recent climate events have raised concerns about tropical storms and the West Pacific has seen an unusual cluster of typhoons. The Atlantic has experienced powerful hurricanes., which occurrences coincide with discussions on climate financing at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The Philippines ..

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U.N. Methane Monitoring Program Report

November 19, 2024

Since last year, the U.N. has monitored methane leaks and has sent 1,200 alerts to governments and companies. Only 12 major alerts received any action, which is just 1% of the total alerts. Roland Kupers, the program’s lead architect, expressed ..

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Methane Emissions and Climate Change Concerns

November 13, 2024

Methane emissions are rising rapidly, and this trend poses an important threat to climate change mitigation efforts. Scientists and policymakers are calling for immediate action. Nearly 160 countries have committed to reducing methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by ..

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2024 Became the Hottest Year Ever Recorded

November 9, 2024

The year 2024 is predicted to be the hottest year since the preindustrial period. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) report alarming temperature increases. Preliminary data indicates that the average global temperature may exceed ..

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Adaptation Gap Report 2024

November 9, 2024

The Adaptation Gap Report 2024 marks the urgent need for enhanced climate adaptation efforts globally. Vulnerable nations face increasing climate impacts. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) stresses the importance of financial commitments at COP29. Current adaptation financing is insufficient ..

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Solar Radiation Management

July 4, 2023

The United States is considering a controversial tool called Solar Radiation Management (SRM) to address global warming. In a recent White House report, various activities were proposed to implement SRM, including injecting aerosols and brightening marine clouds to reflect sunlight ..

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High Ambient Temperature’s Influence on IPV Prevalence

June 30, 2023

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry sheds light on the correlation between temperature and intimate partner violence (IPV) against women. Conducted by an international team of researchers from China, Pakistan, Australia, Germany, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, and the United ..

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Report Reveals Europe’s Heatwave and Climate Change Impacts

June 20, 2023

A comprehensive report by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has highlighted the concerning effects of climate change on Europe. The continent experienced an alarming temperature increase of 2.3 degrees Celsius last year compared ..

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