Greek Prime Minister warns of potential severe wildfires due to persistent drought and windy conditions. Country implements measures to mitigate risk.
Greece: A dangerous summer ahead
Paris 2024 – athletes brace themselves for sweltering temperatures
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games face concerns about extreme heat, with plans for environmentally-friendly measures and innovative technologies to mitigate effects.
US 2024 election: Northern US states struggle with deadly heat
A heat wave hits US, breaking temperature records and causing wildfires. Governors activate emergency centers, warning of deadly impacts.
Pakistan’s heatwave exceeds 52 degrees C
A severe heatwave hits Sindh, Pakistan, with temperatures exceeding 52°C and raising concerns about the impact of climate change.
Avocado´s climate challenge
The Christian Aid report reveals a significant threat to global avocado production due to climate change’s impact on water availability.
The heat has no end in sight – hottest April ever recorded
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.
A greener life, a greener world 