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UN labor agency report warns of rising threat of excess heat, climate change on world's workers
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Asia hit hardest by climate and weather disasters last year, says UN: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023 ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20240423-asia-hit-hardest-by-climate-and-weather-disasters-last-year-says-un
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
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Earth on brink of surpassing key warming threshold: UN weather agency : The United Nations weather agency issued a “red alert” Tuesday, warning the Earth is at ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4541731-earth-on-brink-of-surpassing-key-warming-threshold/
Quick Glance: UN Issues Climate Change Warning After Record Heat and Ice Melt
- The UN weather agency is raising the alarm about climate change, warning that global efforts to reverse the trend have been inadequate.
- The 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement is at risk as the average temperature from March 2023 to February 2024 exceeded this threshold.
- In 2023, over 90% of ocean waters experienced heat wave conditions at least once, glaciers lost record amounts of ice, and Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest level.
- Despite the alarming news, there is a glimmer of hope as renewable energy capacity has significantly increased, and calls for more climate action are growing.
Taliban government joins climate change talks for first time : The Taliban government has entered its first talks with the United Nations, donors and ...
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Ocean heat is driving a global coral bleaching event, and it could be the worst on record
cnn.com/2024/04/15/climate/global-coral-reef-mass-bleaching-climate-hnk-intl/
Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Climate change is endgame for coral reefs as we know them: As burning fossil fuels warms up the ocean and makes it more acidic, coral reefs are bleaching and ...
vox.com/climate/24137250/coral-reefs-bleaching-climate-change
State of the climate report: WMO sounds the alarm - UN sees "planet on the edge of the abyss"
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UN climate chief calls on citizens to ‘raise their voices’ ahead of elections : Simon Stiell seeks to push global warming to top of public agenda as big ...
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Quick Glance: U.N. climate chief emphasizes urgency in global climate action
- Governments worldwide are urged to act within two years to prevent worsening climate change, with a focus on halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to avoid a significant temperature increase. Despite rising emissions last year, current commitments are insufficient in reducing global emissions by 2030.
- The next two years are crucial for saving the planet, according to the Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Stronger national climate plans are deemed essential, especially from the G20 countries, responsible for 80% of global emissions. A key goal of this year's UN climate negotiations is to establish a new climate finance target to aid developing nations in transitioning away from fossil fuels.
- Efforts are being made to provide more climate finance through debt relief, affordable financing for poorer countries, new international funding sources like a shipping emissions tax, and reforms at institutions such as the World Bank and IMF. Additionally, calls are made for a revamp of capital requirements and increased use of Climate Resilient Debt Clauses at the World Bank. Politicians worldwide are urged to prioritize climate action as it often takes a backseat on government agendas.
The world wastes more than 1 billion meals every day as hundreds of millions go hungry, UN report finds
cnn.com/2024/03/27/climate/un-food-waste-one-billion-meals-intl/
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'Staggering' number of workers facing health hazards linked to climate change: UN
channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/staggering-workers-health-hazards-climate-change-un-4283101
The Ozone Layer’s Recovery Shows How to Protect the Planet | by Robert Redford & Xiye Bastida - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/learning-from-successful-efforts-to-protect-ozone-layer-by-robert-redford-and-xiye-bastida-2024-04
Around 19 percent of food is wasted globally as 783 million people face chronic hunger, UN says
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Split inside conservative green group over new nuclear agenda: Former NSW energy minister Matt Kean is among supporters who have jumped ship from the green group ...
smh.com.au/environment/conservation/split-inside-conservative-green-group-over-new-nuclear-agenda-20240405-p5fhmr.html
The Economic Power of Gender Equality | by Nadia Calviño, Kristalina Georgieva, Odile Renaud-Basso - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/women-inclusion-gender-equality-key-to-economic-growth-mitigating-climate-change-by-nadia-calvino-et-al-2024-03
Mass coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef sparks fear of global event: The latest bleaching event in Australia follows mass bleaching in the northern hemisphere ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/mass-coral-bleaching-on-great-barrier-reef-sparks-fear-of-global-event-20240308-p5fauh.html
Quick Glance: Mass Bleaching Threatens Great Barrier Reef
- The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing another mass bleaching event.
- Corals bleach when heat-stressed, requiring urgent climate action.
- Frequent and widespread bleaching events are alarming for reef survival.
- Global climate actions are crucial for coral reef protection.
I am running for the next UN Secretary-General. This is why my bid matters: The UN chief is chosen in an opaque process by countries seeking to uphold the status ...
euronews.com/2024/04/04/i-am-running-for-the-next-un-secretary-general-this-is-why-my-bid-matters
Coral bleaching afflicts 'most of Great Barrier Reef': Some three-quarters of Australia's famed Great Barrier Reef is suffering from coral ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1443977-great-barrier-reef/
Record-breaking ocean heat triggers massive coral reef bleaching: Scientists issued a warning due to record-breaking temperatures in 2023 which accelerated the ...
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COP29's official aims for leaner, focused summit: Elnur Soltanov offer an early look at Azerbaijan's plans for the critical talks.
axios.com/2024/03/20/cop29-azerbaijan-preview
UN and France co-host forum in Paris to decarbonise construction sector: France and the UN Environment Programme co-host a two-day conference starting Thursday ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240307-un-france-co-host-forum-to-decarbonise-construction-sector
Raise more funds for Rohingyas: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to make an effort to raise larger ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/raise-more-funds-rohingyas-3569831
UN adviser says the 'white man has brought life as we know it to the verge of extinction': 'Racial harmony is fallacy'
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Why the Himalayan Third Pole is crucial in climate governance: The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is of seminal importance to climatic changes affecting our planet.
thedailystar.net/opinion/views/the-iconoclast-files/news/why-the-himalayan-third-pole-crucial-climate-governance-3584191
Over 70% of workers around the world are exposed to excessive heat each year, UN body finds
axios.com/2024/04/22/workers-excessive-heat-united-nations-labor
How to save coral reefs in a warming world: Our podcast on science and technology. This week, we travel to Australia to meet the researchers determined to rescue ...
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How Israel Weaponizes Water| Countercurrents: By November 2023, it was already clear that the Israeli government had begun to deny Palestinians in Gaza access ...
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Quick Glance: Protecting Water Quality: Significance of Testing
- Contaminated water poses serious risks to health and the environment, requiring comprehensive testing and proactive measures.
- Origins of pollutants are diverse, necessitating rigorous monitoring and preventive actions.
- Water testing is crucial for identifying quality issues and safeguarding public health.
- Kenya emphasizes robust water testing protocols and public-private partnerships to advance water quality goals.
Heatwave deaths increased across almost all Europe in 2023, says UN weather agency
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Earth Day 2024: How to talk to your kids about climate change: Organizations have begun discussing ways to bring up the topic of climate change with children who ...
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Africa: Calling Off UN Regional Climate Weeks Exposes Rich Nations' Lack of Goodwill
allafrica.com/stories/202404220001.html
Earth’s Coral Reefs Face a New, Deadly Mass Bleaching. They Can Still Be Saved: “A mass bleaching event is, by definition, a mass mortality event ...
scientificamerican.com/article/earths-coral-reefs-face-a-new-deadly-mass-bleaching-they-can-still-be-saved/
Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk, warns UN: Some Philippine schools suspended in-person classes in the start of April, with the state weather ...
gulftoday.ae/lifestyle/2024/04/11/heatwaves-put-millions-of-children-in-asia-at-risk-warns-un
Climate change amplifies inequality for women, rural poor: UN: Heatwaves and floods inflict greater economic pain on rural women than men because climate change ...
english.alarabiya.net/variety/2024/03/05/Climate-change-amplifies-inequality-for-women-rural-poor-UN
‘Upfront, credible and honest’: Woodside boss spruiks climate plan ahead of crucial AGM
smh.com.au/business/companies/woodside-cops-hefty-revenue-hit-ahead-of-crucial-agm-20240418-p5fkyu.html
FG, UN agencies sign MoU on climate change: In a significant move towards sustainability, FG and three key United Nations agencies signed a Memorandum of ...
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Scientists at UN meeting in Spain sound alarm over ocean warming: Scientists at a United Nations conference in Barcelona called Friday for more research into the ...
thelocal.es/20240412/scientists-at-un-meeting-in-spain-sound-alarm-over-ocean-warming
2 billion people have no access to clean water, says UN report: Roughly half of the planet's population is facing grave water shortages ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/03/22/2-billion-people-have-no-access-to-clean-water-says-un-report
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Nuclear tech isn’t all the same, and there’s a specific type Canada must focus on
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With 783 million people going hungry, a fifth of all food goes to waste - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/03/with-783-million-people-going-hungry-a-fifth-of-all-food-goes-to-waste/
Madagascar: Mother Makes 200km Emergency Trip Across Rural Madagascar to Save Baby
allafrica.com/stories/202404070006.html
Philippines joins biggest case vs climate change, tells court ‘polluters must pay’
rappler.com/environment/philippines-submission-icj-advisory-opinion/
Scientists warn Australians to prepare for megadroughts lasting more than 20 years
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-03/more-megadrought-warnings-climate-change-australia/103661658
UN weather agency marks anniversary with dire warning about heating planet: Stark climate warnings come ahead of this year's World Meteorological Day ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240323-un-weather-agency-marks-anniversary-with-dire-warning-about-heating-planet
‘Tourists ask a lot of questions’: Great Barrier Reef guides face up to bleaching tragedy
theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/23/great-barrier-reef-coral-bleaching-tourism-impact
'Uganda to lose over sh540 trillion to climate change in 40 years': The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations says on average ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_184026
‘Sirens are blaring’: UN climate report says 2023 was ‘off the charts’: As Earth endured its hottest year on record in 2023, records for six other climate change ...
foxweather.com/weather-news/un-wmo-state-of-climate-2023-report
COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil commit to emission cuts: Past and future hosts of the UN climate negotiations the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/gulf/2024/03/21/COP-hosts-UAE-Azerbaijan-Brazil-commit-to-emission-cuts
Déjà vu for the next UN climate change conference: An oilman and a fossil fuel nation as the host, plus a regressive organising team. Sound familiar?
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-03-17-deja-vu-for-the-next-un-climate-change-conference/
Above-normal temperatures for March-May due to El Nino: UN - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/03/05/above-normal-temperatures-for-march-may-due-to-el-nino-un.html
Experts fault UN climate plan for overlooking 'obvious' need to eat less meat: A UN roadmap to reform the world’s food systems – which account for a third of ...
rfi.fr/en/environment/20240319-experts-fault-un-s-climate-roadmap-for-overlooking-meat-reduction-fao
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef ‘in grave danger’ from ‘marine heatwave’: Scientists are warning of devastating coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef ...
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Hon. Kozier Frederick reports on solutions outlined at UNEA-6 - Dominica News Online
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Climate change impacts women and the poor more, UN food agency says: Such increased vulnerability of women in rural areas is "rooted in social structures ...
brusselstimes.com/world-all-news/952405/climate-change-impacts-women-and-the-poor-more-fao-reveals
The Big Push African Women Need to Escape Poverty | by Rudo Kayombo - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/graduation-approach-helps-women-escape-poverty-by-rudo-kayombo-2024-03
UN environment chief warns on lack of climate engineering controls: Nations’ failure to agree about examination of emerging techniques to block solar radiation ...
ft.com/content/1e9fbb42-7ec6-4c85-9f9c-1e2f1c022375
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