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Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions
Heatwave hotspots exceeding climate models are emerging globally, with regions like northwestern Europe, central China, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest witnessing record-breaking extremes. Recent findings reveal jet stream wobbles, vegetation drying, and atmospheric patterns driving these anomalies. Notable impacts include wildfires, crop failures, ...
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Ecuador Declares National Emergency Over Forest Fires, Water Shortage
Ecuador on Monday declared a national emergency due to water shortages, drought and forest fires that have razed more than 10,000 hectares in the south of the country so far this month.
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"World Can't Talk About Resilience Unless They Talk About Dominica": PM Skerrit
Initiatives like climate resilience project, emergency agricultural livelihoods and housing recovery program, launched by his administration, restored hope and renewed the strength of the country, said PM Skerrit.
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Could Sprinkling Diamond Dust in the Atmosphere Help Reverse Global Warming?
Researchers have explored a potential solution for reversing global warming: dispersing diamond dust in the atmosphere to reflect sunlight and reduce heat reaching Earth. Though diamond dust emerged as a promising option due to its reflectivity and inert nature, the cost of implementing this solution globally would be incredibly high – approximat...
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Climate Change Drives Surge In 'Coolcation' Travel Trends - What You Need To Know
As global warming intensifies, the new travel trend "coolcation" emerges, reflecting a shift towards cooler destinations. With extreme heat impacting southern Europe, northern and central countries are becoming more attractive to tourists.
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Siberian Crater’s Mysterious Growth Could Be Due to Methane Gas, Scientists Find
In Siberia, a massive crater emerged explosively in the tundra, sending ice and rock hundreds of feet away and creating a large circular scar. This event marked the 17th crater discovered in the Yamal and Gyda peninsulas since 2013, attracting significant scientific interest. The craters are believed to be linked to climate change, with modern tool...
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Greek Port City Declares State Of Emergency Over Flood Of Dead Fish
The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday.
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During Heatwave, Temperatures Not The Only Threat: Expert
Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat which extends far beyond the actual temperature, according to Julio Diaz, a researcher at Madrid's Carlos III Health Institute.
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Explained: Why G20 Consensus On Climate, A Divisive Issue, Is So Important
Apart from the Russia-Ukraine war, if there was one issue that had the members of the G20 divided, it was climate. The fact that a consensus emerged and all members agreed to sign the declaration is being seen as a big victory for India.
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World Facing "Unprecedented Climate Emergency": Brazil's Lula At G20
G20 leaders meet this weekend during what is likely the hottest year in human history, but hopes are slim that the divided grouping can agree ambitious action on the crisis.
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Thousands Forced To Flee Homes As Wildfire Spreads On Spain's Tenerife Island
Emergency services said the fire was now affecting 10 towns, although 11 had been evacuated as a precaution.
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Explained: How El Nino Endangers Emerging Market Economies
Countries around the world are battling heatwaves and floods fuelled by El Nino, a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that has a 90% probability of persisting in the second half of 2023, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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"India Will Be $25-30 Trillion Economy By 2050": Gautam Adani
Despite global challenges like the climate emergency, geopolitical challenges, supply chain issues, energy volatility, and persistent inflation, Mr Adani said he believes in India's future.
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At COP27, Island Nations Seek Climate Compensation Fund From India, China
Highly polluting emerging economies including China and India should pay into a climate compensation fund to help countries rebuild after climate change-driven disasters, the prime minister of island nation Antigua and Barbuda said on Tuesday.
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Earth Is Now In A "Code Red" Situation Due To Climate Change, Warn Scientists
Scientists have warned that the earth's condition has deteriorated to the point where "humanity is unequivocally facing a climate emergency."
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Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions
Heatwave hotspots exceeding climate models are emerging globally, with regions like northwestern Europe, central China, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest witnessing record-breaking extremes. Recent findings reveal jet stream wobbles, vegetation drying, and atmospheric patterns driving these anomalies. Notable impacts include wildfires, crop failures, ...
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Ecuador Declares National Emergency Over Forest Fires, Water Shortage
Ecuador on Monday declared a national emergency due to water shortages, drought and forest fires that have razed more than 10,000 hectares in the south of the country so far this month.
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"World Can't Talk About Resilience Unless They Talk About Dominica": PM Skerrit
Initiatives like climate resilience project, emergency agricultural livelihoods and housing recovery program, launched by his administration, restored hope and renewed the strength of the country, said PM Skerrit.
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Could Sprinkling Diamond Dust in the Atmosphere Help Reverse Global Warming?
Researchers have explored a potential solution for reversing global warming: dispersing diamond dust in the atmosphere to reflect sunlight and reduce heat reaching Earth. Though diamond dust emerged as a promising option due to its reflectivity and inert nature, the cost of implementing this solution globally would be incredibly high – approximat...
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Climate Change Drives Surge In 'Coolcation' Travel Trends - What You Need To Know
As global warming intensifies, the new travel trend "coolcation" emerges, reflecting a shift towards cooler destinations. With extreme heat impacting southern Europe, northern and central countries are becoming more attractive to tourists.
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Siberian Crater’s Mysterious Growth Could Be Due to Methane Gas, Scientists Find
In Siberia, a massive crater emerged explosively in the tundra, sending ice and rock hundreds of feet away and creating a large circular scar. This event marked the 17th crater discovered in the Yamal and Gyda peninsulas since 2013, attracting significant scientific interest. The craters are believed to be linked to climate change, with modern tool...
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Greek Port City Declares State Of Emergency Over Flood Of Dead Fish
The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday.
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During Heatwave, Temperatures Not The Only Threat: Expert
Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat which extends far beyond the actual temperature, according to Julio Diaz, a researcher at Madrid's Carlos III Health Institute.
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Explained: Why G20 Consensus On Climate, A Divisive Issue, Is So Important
Apart from the Russia-Ukraine war, if there was one issue that had the members of the G20 divided, it was climate. The fact that a consensus emerged and all members agreed to sign the declaration is being seen as a big victory for India.
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World Facing "Unprecedented Climate Emergency": Brazil's Lula At G20
G20 leaders meet this weekend during what is likely the hottest year in human history, but hopes are slim that the divided grouping can agree ambitious action on the crisis.
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Thousands Forced To Flee Homes As Wildfire Spreads On Spain's Tenerife Island
Emergency services said the fire was now affecting 10 towns, although 11 had been evacuated as a precaution.
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Explained: How El Nino Endangers Emerging Market Economies
Countries around the world are battling heatwaves and floods fuelled by El Nino, a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that has a 90% probability of persisting in the second half of 2023, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
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"India Will Be $25-30 Trillion Economy By 2050": Gautam Adani
Despite global challenges like the climate emergency, geopolitical challenges, supply chain issues, energy volatility, and persistent inflation, Mr Adani said he believes in India's future.
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At COP27, Island Nations Seek Climate Compensation Fund From India, China
Highly polluting emerging economies including China and India should pay into a climate compensation fund to help countries rebuild after climate change-driven disasters, the prime minister of island nation Antigua and Barbuda said on Tuesday.
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Earth Is Now In A "Code Red" Situation Due To Climate Change, Warn Scientists
Scientists have warned that the earth's condition has deteriorated to the point where "humanity is unequivocally facing a climate emergency."
