April 2024 is the warmest on record, with the past 11 months also setting new records, raising concerns for global temperatures.
Coral reefs suffer another tragic bleaching event – NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports the fourth global bleaching event, impacting 54+ countries, posing severe threats to coral reefs.
`India’s Silicon Valley’ is feeling the climate costs
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, faces severe water shortage amidst rapid growth, earning it the nickname ‘India’s Silicon Valley’. The city’s expansion has strained resources, leading to increased water prices and environmental degradation.
The world crosses the crucial 1.5 degrees C threshold over 12 months for the first time as the first month of 2024 is the warmest January ever recorded
In February 2024, data from Copernicus Climate Change Service revealed the world’s warmest January and a 12-month period averaging over 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Scientists emphasize the urgent need for substantial emissions reductions to reverse this trend. Uncertainty remains about whether 2024 will surpass 2023 in temperature records, emphasizing the critical need for increased global efforts to combat climate change.
Report warns London is ill-prepared for risks posed by climate change
London’s Climate Resilience Review, commissioned by Mayor Sadiq Khan, highlights the city’s unpreparedness for climate-fueled risks. The report emphasizes threats to vulnerable communities and the need for increased planning and investment.
Ukraine starts 2024 with record-warm temperatures
Ukraine, Europe’s major wheat producer, faces economic challenges due to extreme weather impacting winter wheat crops. Climate change exacerbates the situation, threatening global food supply.
Analysis: India World Cup underscores climate impact on cricket
Cricket faces heat challenges in India, affecting players’ health and performance. Rising temperatures and humidity due to climate change raise concerns about the sport’s future, writes Priyanka Thirumuthy.
COP28: Sombre climate report indicates we are on track for 3 degrees C warming
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit, UN scientists warn that the world is likely to heat by 3 degrees C this decade, double the target set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This temperature increase could lead to irreversible changes, such as melting ice sheets and drying rainforests.
We should not sugarcoat the reality of climate impacts
Arctic warming and potential Arctic permafrost methane release are primary climate concerns for former UK Chief Scientist David King, who advocates for global reductions in carbon emissions, CO2 removal, and refreezing damaged climate areas.
Mont Blanc has not been this low for 22 years
Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak, has lost over two metres in two years due to climate change, dropping to its lowest level in 22 years.