Environment/Science
Environment/Science
The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated. more
World just recorded its hottest day on July 21, data shows

The Earth has just experienced its warmest day in recent history, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data.

US: Hurricane Beryl hits southeast Texas, 2.6 million people suffer power outage

At least four people died after Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas in the USA and disrupted power supply in the area.

Hottest June on Earth recorded

Last month was the hottest June since records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record, according to new data released on Monday from the European Union’s ...

UN official describes total devastation in Carriacou following Hurricane Beryl

The island of Carriacou in Grenada has been virtually “flattened” by the devastating Hurricane Beryl, a senior UN official there reported on Friday, as humanitarian teams ramp ...

Global survey reveals ‘truly astonishing’ consensus for stronger climate action

The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of a landmark public opinion poll conduc ...

International study finds air pollution caused 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021

The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health - an ...

WMO warns world heading towards a new temperature record

At least one of the years between now and 2028 will very likely set a new temperature record, breaking through the crucial 1.5°C temperature limit, the UN weather agency, WMO, said on ...

Break free from pollution, climate chaos and ‘biodiversity decimation’, UN chief urges

The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no tsunami warning issued

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture early Monday (June 3, 2024), the country's weather agency said.