climate change
Nearly 62,000 people died from record-breaking heat in Europe last summer. It’s a lesson for the US, too
World
July 15, 2023
Nearly 62,000 people died from record-breaking heat in Europe last summer. It’s a lesson for the US, too
CNN — Nearly 62,000 people died heat-related deaths last year during Europe’s hottest summer on record, a new study has…
Europe agrees landmark nature and climate deal after tense negotiations
Environment
July 13, 2023
Europe agrees landmark nature and climate deal after tense negotiations
CNN — The European Parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of legally binding targets to protect and restore nature in…
Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
World
July 12, 2023
Italy swelters under deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat wave which could break European temperature records
CNN — A blistering and deadly heat wave in Italy this week could break records, with temperatures predicted to soar…
Floods and mudslides kill six in Japan as scientists warn extreme rainfall events will get worse
World
July 11, 2023
Floods and mudslides kill six in Japan as scientists warn extreme rainfall events will get worse
CNN — Heavy rainfall in southwestern Japan has caused devastating flooding and mudslides that have left at least six people…
Temperatures to hit unprecedented levels this week, warns TV host
Egypt
July 11, 2023
Temperatures to hit unprecedented levels this week, warns TV host
TV presenter Lamees al-Hadidi warned Egypt’s high temperatures are part of a global heat wave, which is expected to rise…
Climate activists block golf course holes with seedlings and cement to protest water use
Environment
July 10, 2023
Climate activists block golf course holes with seedlings and cement to protest water use
CNN — Climate activists have targeted 10 golf courses around Spain, plugging up holes to protest the amount of water…
New Delhi records wettest July day in decades as deadly floods hit northern India
World
July 10, 2023
New Delhi records wettest July day in decades as deadly floods hit northern India
CNN — Heavy rains brought deadly floods to northern India on the weekend as the country’s capital marked its wettest…
Earth witnesses highest temperatures ever – experts fear its going to get even hotter
Environment
July 9, 2023
Earth witnesses highest temperatures ever – experts fear its going to get even hotter
This week saw the highest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate-tracking agencies spanning several decades. The…
Global heat in ‘uncharted territory’ as scientists warn 2023 could be the hottest year on record
Environment
July 8, 2023
Global heat in ‘uncharted territory’ as scientists warn 2023 could be the hottest year on record
The world is blasting through climate records as scientists sound the alarm: The likelihood is growing that 2023 could be…
Shipping has sailed under the radar when it comes to climate action. That could all change this week
Environment
July 7, 2023
Shipping has sailed under the radar when it comes to climate action. That could all change this week
CNN — The cellphone in your hand; the shoes on your feet; the chair you’re sitting on – there’s a…