Research by a team of scientists, led by Rutgers University researchers, has found that the rise of modern sea level has been accelerating faster than ever in the past 4000 years. Moreover, China’s coastal megacities are among the most…
The report advocates for a comprehensive approach to cement decarbonization that moves beyond the “hard-to-abate” view.
Since late June, 111 people have died following a spell of torrential monsoon rain and flash floods in Pakistan. The country, which is ranked number one in 2025 as the most climate-impacted, is facing an unprecedented heatwave in its…
European leadership, must realign with 1.5°C pathways to safeguard its citizens from extreme heatwaves and set a precedent global cooperation
Chemicals are a significant environmental concern that affect ecosystems, water bodies, and soil, undermining resilience and increasing greenhouse gas emissions. According to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), approximately 2.3 million tonnes of pesticides…
The Early Warnings for All (EW4ALL) initiative is vital for protecting lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure from climate-related shocks
Walking into the Visa Oshwal Community Center in Nairobi’s Westlands area last week, I was awed, not only by the beauty and scent of the many varieties on exhibition at the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX), but also the…
The warming trend also led to a sharp decline in snow and ice across the region, based on the State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific
Climate change has been characterized by a range of extreme weather patterns, including rising global temperatures and wetter-than-average conditions. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2024 was the warmest year on record, but the heat is expected to…
Human activity is one of the major causes of climate change, and the introduction of the 2013 Minamata Convention, its subsequent ratification, and global legal enforcement aimed at mitigating global mercury (Hg) emissions have further highlighted this. Researchers found…