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Climate-vulnerable nations are urging a reform of the credit rating system to include assessments of climate resilience, as discussed at a UN assembly. The current ratings often overlook these nations’ …
Climate-Vulnerable Nations Campaign for Reformed Credit Ratings System Read More
This article reviews key climate news from December 2-6, 2024, covering the failed negotiations for a global plastic treaty, a delayed deforestation ban in the EU, an exceptional wildfire season …
Week in Review: Key Climate News from December 2-6, 2024 Read More
The Hair Freezing Contest in Yukon, Canada, is an annual event held at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, where participants freeze their hair into creative designs. Established in 2011, it …
Yukon’s Unique Hair Freezing Contest: A Whimsical Winter Tradition Read More
Natural disasters in 2024 resulted in $310 billion in global economic losses, a 6% increase from 2023. Insured losses reached $135 billion, significantly influenced by hurricanes in the U.S. and …
Natural Disasters Inflict $310 Billion in Economic Losses Globally in 2024 Read More
Climate change exacerbates the spread of infectious diseases and disrupts vaccine distribution, impacting public health. A rise in environmental conditions favorable to pathogens, alongside increasing vaccine hesitancy driven by misinformation, …
Climate Change Compounds Vaccine Challenges and Public Health Risks Read More
In 2024, severe climate-related events, particularly flooding in various regions, underscore the substantial role of human factors alongside climate change in transforming meteorological extremes into disasters. Critical dimensions such as …
Understanding the Human Impact on Climate-Related Disasters in 2024 Read More
Egypt faces severe threats to its agricultural sector and food security due to climate change, particularly impacting water resources reliant on the Nile. With historical declines in water availability and …
Climate Change Threatens Egypt’s Food Security and Agricultural Sustainability Read More
Chinese scientists are rapidly researching the impact of climate change on potatoes, a key crop for food security. Their studies reveal that while warmer temperatures can hasten tuber growth, they …
Chinese Scientists Urgently Research Climate-Resilient Potatoes Read More
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have been awarded a €3.3 million grant to explore the effects of climate change on maternal and child health through the Global Heat Attribution Project. …
Irish Researchers Secure Grant to Study Climate Change Effects on Maternal and Child Health Read More
The ICJ has updated the hearing schedule for its advisory opinion on states’ obligations regarding climate change, following UNGA’s request. Key developments include OPEC’s withdrawal from oral statements and changes …
ICJ Updates Hearing Schedule for Climate Change Advisory Opinion Read More