Climate

First Significant Methane Leak Detected in the UK from Space Satellite Detection Enables Rapid Response to Methane Gas Escapes Importance of Identifying and Reducing Methane Emissions The first significant leak of the extremely potent greenhouse gas methane in the United Kingdom has been detected from space. The gas main operated by Wales and...

UK Experiences Record-High September Temperatures Saturday Predicted as the Hottest Day of the Year Health Concerns and Storm Warnings Amidst the Heatwave The mercury has surpassed 30C for six consecutive September days for the first time in records, threatening cyclones and health. Met Office forecasts that Saturday will be the hottest day of...

African Leaders Call for Global Tax on Polluting Industries Demand for Reforms in the Global Financial System Emphasis on African Climate Solutions and Financing at COP28 Instead of portraying Africa as a continent struggling with climate impacts, leaders sought to portray it as a continent wealthy in solutions. Leaders of African nations required...

UK Heatwave: Amber Health Alert Issued Record-Breaking Temperatures Expected Weather Factors Contributing to the Heatwave On Thursday, the temperature is expected to be 4C warmer than on the Spanish island of Ibiza, 30C (86F) warmer than in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, and 27C (80.6F) warmer than in Athens, Greece. For the majority of England,...

Record-Breaking Heat Sweeps Across Asia India's Driest and Warmest August on Record Global Warming's Impact on Heatwaves and Their Lethal Consequences Authorities announced on Friday that heat records are being broken across Asia, from India's summer to Australia's winter, as fresh evidence of the impact of climate change. The sweltering temperatures correspond to...

Air Pollution Deadlier Than Smoking or Alcohol Funding Gap for Air Pollution Control South Asia's Worsening Air Pollution Crisis A Tuesday study found that air pollution is more harmful to the average person than smoking or drinking. The threat is worsening in South Asia, the global epicenter of air pollution, while China...

Record-Breaking Wildfires in Canada Emit Double Previous Smoke Levels Vast Areas Devastated, Carbon Emissions Surpassing Prior Records Climate Change Fuels Canada's Intense Wildfires, Impacting Millions Massive wildfires in Canada have already emitted twice as much smoke as the previous annual record, the EU's climate monitor reported on Thursday, and the blazes are...

Heavy Rains in Beijing Leave 11 Dead and 27 Missing Storm Doksuri Causes Severe Flooding in Beijing Chinese Authorities Respond to Severe Rainfall with Evacuations and Relief Efforts Beijing, flooding roads and engulfing neighborhoods with mud. Storm Doksuri, a former super typhoon, had traversed China in a northerly direction since making landfall in...

UK to receive nearly a month's worth of rainfall this weekend Southern Europe experiences scorching heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C Jet stream's position causes the contrast in weather conditions between UK and Southern Europe The United Kingdom is presently on the opposite side of the jet stream from Southern Europe, which is...

Red Alerts in Italy: 16 cities under red alert as extreme heat persists Heatwave Impact: Longer duration and elevated nighttime temperatures observed Climate Change Impact: Global warming intensifies heatwaves, making them more frequent and intense Italy has issued red alerts for 16 cities as extreme heat continues to influence southern Europe. In the...

Heatwave Hits Southern Europe: Record-breaking temperatures expected in Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, and Turkey Italy Braces for Extreme Heat: Red alert warnings issued as temperatures may reach 48.8C Concerns over Heat-related Fatalities: Previous study highlights high risk and potential increase in deaths In the coming days, sections of southern Europe and northwestern...

Sweltering heatwave hits southern Europe Record-breaking temperatures forecasted Health risks and wildfire concerns arise The sweltering heat raises health and wildfire hazards as well as packing concerns for summer vacationers. This week and next, a sweltering heatwave gripping southern Europe is forecast to push temperatures well above 40 degrees Celsius as many Britons...