2023-24 Wildfire Surge: Unprecedented CO2 Emissions Revealed
A new study reveals that wildfires from March 2023 to February 2024 emitted 8.6 billion tonnes of CO2 globally, marking a 16% increase over average levels.
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Tragic Floods in Yemen Leave 45 Dead and Dozens Injured
Heavy rains and floods in northern Yemen have killed at least 45 people and injured dozens, causing widespread damage in Al Hudaydah Governorate.
July Becomes Second-Hottest on Record, Ending 13-Month Heatwave, EU Scientists Report
July was the second-hottest on record, ending a 13-month streak of the warmest months, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, influenced by El Niño.
China Allocates 649 Million Yuan for Flood Relief Efforts
China’s Ministry of Finance allocates 649 million yuan (~$91M) to enhance flood response and disaster relief efforts across multiple regions, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and community resilience.
Italy Braces for Scorching Heatwave with Temperatures Soaring to 43°C
Italy faces its hottest summer yet with temperatures soaring to 43°C in the south and over 40°C in the north, as relentless heatwaves sweep the nation.
One in Four Germans Struggle with Extreme Heat: Health Risks Rise
A new survey by DAK-Gesundheit finds that one in four Germans experienced health issues like fatigue and sleep disorders due to extreme heat this year, highlighting urgent climate challenges.
Shifting Rainfall Patterns Trigger Deadly Mudslide in SW China
A deadly mudslide in Sichuan’s Ridi Village, triggered by shifting rainfall patterns, has killed at least 10 and left 17 missing. Experts cite changing climate dynamics as the cause.
China Integrates Carbon Targets into National Development Plans
China is set to integrate carbon emission targets into its national development agenda, aiming to enhance control mechanisms and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
Unprecedented Retreat of Andean Glaciers Revealed in New Study
A study in Science journal reveals that Andean glacier retreat is unprecedented in human history, posing significant environmental and water resource challenges.
Japan Experiences Hottest July on Record in Over 120 Years
Japan’s July 2023 was the hottest on record since 1898, with average temperatures 2.16°C above the norm, marking the second consecutive record-breaking year.