Boosting Urban Livability: China’s Response to Extreme Weather
China is enhancing urban livability by awarding more cities as “National Forest City” and building thousands of small parks to combat extreme weather.
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Is Extreme Weather Becoming the ‘New Norm’ Globally?
Mid-2024 sees a surge in extreme weather events worldwide, from scorching heatwaves in Asia to devastating floods in Eastern Africa, questioning if such extremes are becoming the new norm.
Extreme Weather Kills Hundreds in Afghanistan and Brazil, Billions in Damages Expected
Extreme weather has caused catastrophic flooding in Afghanistan and Brazil, resulting in hundreds of deaths and billions in damages. Are climate extremes becoming the new normal?
Record-Breaking April: Pakistan Sees Highest Rainfall Since 1961
Pakistan records its wettest April since 1961, experiencing over double the usual rainfall. Extreme weather leads to fatalities and widespread destruction, attributed to climate change.
Record-Breaking Heatwave Ravages Southern India and Bangladesh, Claiming Lives
A severe heatwave in southern India and Bangladesh has led to fatalities, school closures, and urgent warnings as temperatures soar to record highs.
First Flood in Dongjiang River Marks 2024 Start Amid Climate Concerns
Dongjiang River in south China experiences its first flood of 2024 due to intense rainfall, prompting emergency flood control measures and highlighting climate change impacts.
2023 Sees Unprecedented Weather Extremes: UAE’s Record Rainfall and Africa’s Drought Crisis
2023 witnesses unprecedented climate extremes, from record-breaking rainfall in the UAE to severe droughts in Southern Africa, highlighting the urgent need for global climate action.
March Sets New Heat Record, Continuing Decade of Global Temperature Milestones
March was the hottest on record, continuing a 10-month streak of temperature milestones and highlighting the urgent impact of climate change.
Europe Faces Urgent Climate Challenges, EEA Report Warns
The European Environment Agency warns that Europe is unprepared for increasing climate extremes like wildfires and floods, urging immediate action to safeguard energy, food, and health.
Mongolia’s Harsh Winter Claims Over 2 Million Livestock
Mongolia faces an unprecedented winter, with over two million livestock perishing due to extreme cold and heavy snowfall, exacerbated by climate change and a summer drought.