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The UAE and Rain: Between Cloud Seeding, Scarcity, and Flood Risk
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grapples with both chronic water scarcity and sudden episodes of flooding, rainfall remains a paradox: simultaneously a scarce blessing and a…
Melting of the Perito Moreno Glacier: A Climate Change Warning
For a long time, Perito Moreno was considered an exception among the world’s glaciers due to its stability in the face of global warming.
In recent days, spectacular scenes of…
Wildfires Are Inevitable – But They Can Be Managed
Each year, wildfires scorch about 4 million sq km of the planet, and their frequency is projected to rise by 50% by 2100, according to satellite data. This year’s Northern…
Study: LA Wildfires May Have Caused 400+ Additional Deaths
LOS ANGELES — Wildfires that swept through Los Angeles earlier this year may have led to more than 400 additional deaths, far exceeding the official toll, according to research…
Third-Hottest July on Record Wreaks Global Climate Havoc
Extreme weather batters countries despite slight dip in global temperatures
July Marks the End of a Record-Breaking Streak, But Climate Chaos Continues
The third-hottest…
Nations Meet in Geneva for Final Push on Global Plastics Treaty
Negotiators from over 100 countries have gathered in Geneva for what is hoped to be the final round of talks to establish a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution.…
Portugal Braces for Intense Heatwave With Temperatures Soaring over 41ºC
Portugal is once again facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 41ºC, potentially making August the hottest month in the past 15 to 20 years,…
Global Plastics Treaty Talks Resume in Geneva: Is This the World’s Last Chance to Act?
Campaigners say industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome.
Talks to finalize a Global Plastics Treaty resumed in Geneva on Tuesday, 5 August,…
What Are Microplastics Doing to Our Brains?
Tiny plastic particles have been found in human brains — but are they doing us harm? Scientists are racing to understand the potential risks, while global leaders debate action.…
China Flooding Kills Dozens, Including 31 Elderly Trapped in Care Home
BEIJING: Torrential rains and severe flooding across northern China have claimed dozens of lives, with officials confirming that 31 elderly residents perished after becoming…