Environment
Antarctica is missing an Argentina-sized amount of sea ice – and scientists are scrambling to figure out why
July 30, 2023
Antarctica is missing an Argentina-sized amount of sea ice – and scientists are scrambling to figure out why
CNN — As the Northern Hemisphere swelters under a record-breaking summer heat wave, much further south, in the depths of…
This month is the planet’s hottest on record by far – and hottest in around 120,000 years, scientists say
July 28, 2023
This month is the planet’s hottest on record by far – and hottest in around 120,000 years, scientists say
As vast swaths of three continents bake under blistering temperatures and the oceans heat to unprecedented levels, scientists from two…
A crucial system of ocean currents is heading for a collapse that ‘would affect every person on the planet’
July 26, 2023
A crucial system of ocean currents is heading for a collapse that ‘would affect every person on the planet’
CNN — A vital system of ocean currents could collapse within a few decades if the world continues to pump…
Red Sea launches ‘Plant a Tree Bearing Your Name’ initiative to attract tourists
July 19, 2023
Red Sea launches ‘Plant a Tree Bearing Your Name’ initiative to attract tourists
Several resorts and hotels in the Red Sea have launched the “Plant a Tree Bearing Your Name” initiative to help…
‘This is just the beginning’: Extreme heat around the world as fires rage in southern Europe
July 18, 2023
‘This is just the beginning’: Extreme heat around the world as fires rage in southern Europe
CNN — Blisteringly high temperatures are expected to continue across parts of southern Europe this week, as the continent braces…
‘Underground climate change’ is deforming the ground beneath buildings, study finds
July 18, 2023
‘Underground climate change’ is deforming the ground beneath buildings, study finds
CNN — A phenomenon that scientists have called “underground climate change” is deforming the ground beneath cities, a study conducted…
Europe agrees landmark nature and climate deal after tense negotiations
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…
Egypt to receive $15 mln in US grant to counter climate change
July 11, 2023
Egypt to receive $15 mln in US grant to counter climate change
The Energy and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives, chaired by MP Hossam Awad Allah, approved a grant of…
Climate activists block golf course holes with seedlings and cement to protest water use
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…
Earth witnesses highest temperatures ever – experts fear its going to get even hotter
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…