Environment
EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plummet by 8% in 2023
November 1, 2024
EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plummet by 8% in 2023
The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 8% in 2023, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA), The Guardian reported yesterday. This significant reduction, driven by a transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, brings emissions down…
Melting Arctic Sea Ice Threatens European Climate Stability
October 31, 2024
Melting Arctic Sea Ice Threatens European Climate Stability
A recent study published in Nature Communications reveals that melting Arctic Sea ice could disrupt ocean circulation, leading to significant cooling in northern Europe, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Researchers from the iC3 Polar Research Hub found that increased freshwater influx…
Over One-Third of Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, IUCN Reports
October 30, 2024
Over One-Third of Tree Species at Risk of Extinction, IUCN Reports
A recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals that over one in three tree species worldwide is at risk of extinction, with more than 16,000 species identified as threatened, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Out of…
World Faces Climate Crisis as UN Warns of Rising Temperatures
October 25, 2024
World Faces Climate Crisis as UN Warns of Rising Temperatures
In a stark warning on Thursday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has highlighted the dire consequences of global inaction on climate change, stating that the world is “paying a terrible price,” Al Jazeera reported. The UN report reveals that current policies…
Biodiversity Decline in Protected Areas Raises Alarm at UN Summit
October 25, 2024
Biodiversity Decline in Protected Areas Raises Alarm at UN Summit
Research indicates that biodiversity is declining more rapidly within key protected areas than outside, prompting urgent calls for action at the UN’s Cop16 talks in Cali, Colombia, The Guardian reported yesterday. This summit aims to assess progress on the 2022…
COP16 in Colombia: Nearly 200 Countries Gather to Address Biodiversity Crisis
October 22, 2024
COP16 in Colombia: Nearly 200 Countries Gather to Address Biodiversity Crisis
Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Cali, Colombia, for the 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16), which runs until November 1, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. This summit follows the 2022 Montreal meetings, where 196 nations committed to the Kunming-Montreal Global…
Smoke Pollution from Wildfires Linked to 12,000 Annual Deaths
October 22, 2024
Smoke Pollution from Wildfires Linked to 12,000 Annual Deaths
New research indicates that smoke pollution from wildfires, exacerbated by global heating, may be responsible for an additional 12,000 deaths each year, The Guardian reported yesterday. The study, led by Dr. Chae Yeon Park from Japan’s National Institute for Environmental…
Frustration at Pre-COP Meeting Ahead of UN Climate Summit
October 12, 2024
Frustration at Pre-COP Meeting Ahead of UN Climate Summit
A key pre-COP meeting in Azerbaijan concluded Friday with little progress on funding a new financial deal for poorer nations ahead of the UN COP29 climate summit, Arab News reported yesterday. Delegates were urged to set aside differences, but the…
Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida, Leaving 16 Dead and Over 2.5 Million Without Power
October 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida, Leaving 16 Dead and Over 2.5 Million Without Power
Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm on October 9, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (205 kph), CBS News reported today. The source put the confirmed death toll from the tragedy at 16. The…
Global Drought Leads to Critical Levels of Food, Water Shortages
October 10, 2024
Global Drought Leads to Critical Levels of Food, Water Shortages
As we approach late 2024, global temperatures have surged to an unprecedented 17.16°C (62.89°F), intensifying drought conditions worldwide, Earth.com reported. This extreme heat has led to accelerated soil water evaporation, severely impacting biodiversity and vegetation. Major river basins, including the…