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World is already becoming dangerously overheated, warns WMO
The latest WMO Global State of the Climate report for 2024 shows that the last decade was the warmest on…
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2024 set to be hottest year on record and first above 1.5C
Average temperatures would have to drop to almost zero in the remaining months of 2024 for it not to break…
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Half of world’s biggest cities will face climate hazards by 2050
New analysis emphasises the need for ambitious emissions cuts from countries. ADVERTISEMENT Half of the largest cities on the planet…
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Catastrophic floods in Spain linked directly to climate change
From drought that killed a quarter of a million in the Horn of Africa and heatwaves in Europe that cost…
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Green space in cities is good for our health, study finds
Extreme heat is a major health concern for cities, but urban green spaces provide some relief, a new study has…
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Don’t have AC? This new fabric has you covered during heatwaves
The fabric was 6.2°C cooler than the surrounding environment in experiments. ADVERTISEMENT When hot weather strikes, we tend to reach…
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World’s rivers drying up: World Meteorological Organization issues sta
Last year was the driest for global rivers in 30 years, while glaciers suffered the largest mass loss in 50…
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What are ‘cool roofs’ and how can they save lives?
The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy. ADVERTISEMENT Painting London’s roofs white could have…
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Saharan dust and extreme heat fuel retreat of Swiss glaciers
In August, Swiss glaciers faced the ‘greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’. ADVERTISEMENT Switzerland’s glaciers shrank again during…
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Greek wildfire kills two people and forces villages to evacuate
The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer.…
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