Antarctica

Why Did the Heatwave in Antarctica Surprise Scientists?

Climate scientists are concerned about the increasing frequency of unexpected events, such as the March 2022 heatwave in Antarctica. The extreme heatwave, which reached temperatures up to 40°C (72°F) above normal, was the most intense recorded anywhere in the world....
Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy Dilemma: Balancing Environmental Benefits and Risks

The global climate crisis is putting the planet on the brink of a climate disaster, and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is rapidly slipping away. The need for alternatives to pollutive fossil fuels has never been...
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Climate Challenges and Opportunities in the Middle East and Central Asia

The Middle East and Central Asia are facing a severe climate crisis, with temperatures rising twice as fast as the global average and rainfall becoming scarcer and less predictable. Fragile states are being significantly affected, and conflicts may worsen. The...
Middle East air pollution

How to Mobilize Global Action at COP28 Climate Talks amidst Intensifying Disasters

The Paris Agreement signed eight years ago, aimed to limit global warming to 1.5°C. However, since then, greenhouse gas emissions have increased and climate disasters have become more prominent. In 2023, the world is at 1.2°C of warming over pre-industrial...
Climate

Climate Cooperation: Embracing Diverse Actions for a Sustainable Future

The global battle to solve the climate problem is a major priority, but North-South disparities persist in climate action. Developing and developed nations are polarized over emission reduction responsibilities, with low-income and middle-income countries arguing they should not bear the...
Hong Kong Air pollution

Enhancing Urban Climate Resilience in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Hong Kong is focused on enhancing its urban climate resilience to combat climate change threats. The city, known for its skyscrapers and bustling streets, is reducing its carbon footprint and demonstrating that even the most bustling urban landscapes...
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220 million children in India vulnerable to climate disaster and poverty

This has been said in a new study. The report titled 'Generation Hope: 2.4 billion reasons to end the global climate and inequality crisis' said nearly 350 million children across Asia are vulnerable to both poverty and climate disaster, including...