Climate change
The rising frequency and intensity of extreme weather events linked to climate change have devastating consequences for farmed animals, farmers' livelihoods, and global food security. A report by Compassion in World Farming, 'Climate Doom Loop: Factory Farming's Toll on Animals, Farmers and Food', highlights the
Climate change
The conference, organized by CESVI Pakistan in collaboration with partners, highlighted the need for strengthening mitigation and adaptation capacities in the face of rapidly changing climatic conditions. Chief Meteorologist Ameer Hyder Laghari noted that coal-based plants are a major local factor contributing to extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and
Climate change
Climate disputes in the Sahel are intensifying due to extreme weather events, land degradation, and rapid population growth. The region's rural communities have traditionally used indigenous dispute resolution mechanisms to manage resource-based tensions. However, the increasing presence of jihadist groups and militarised counterterrorism responses has weakened these traditional
Climate change
By 2055, England's public water supply is expected to face a staggering shortfall of 5 billion litres per day, requiring significant societal and cultural change, according to experts. The Environment Agency has called on water companies to slash 60% of this deficit through demand management and leak reduction,
Climate change
Amid the growing threats posed by climate change to Pakistan's coastal health facilities, the federal government has announced a major initiative to bolster medical infrastructure at key maritime health centers. The initiative aims to address the existing inadequacies in emergency systems, disease surveillance, and disaster preparedness, which are
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The country's 2025 food security situation is under threat, with over 33 million Nigerians projected to face acute food insecurity, prompting calls for the integration of climate and nutrition policies. Dr Michael Ojo, Country Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), emphasized that climate change is
Climate change
As the country swelters in a heatwave, with temperatures set to climb above 30C in many places over the weekend, farmers are facing increasing pressure to produce food in the face of record-hot and extremely dry conditions. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) warns that the heatwave, following a dry
Global warming
As climate change worsens, coastal communities worldwide face increasing threats from extreme weather events, driven by global warming. In the Philippines, the call to action from nearly 50 diverse stakeholders emphasizes the urgent need for the National Coastal Greenbelt (NCG) bill. This collective plea, directed at President Marcos, highlights the
Climate change
Australian insurance companies are facing a significant increase in claims related to wild weather events, with NRMA Insurance reporting 32,000 claims in the first five months of 2023, surpassing 2024's totals. Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean emphasizes the need for practical action to reduce emissions and
Global warming
Rising greenhouse gas emissions are on track to cross a key threshold for limiting global warming by early 2028, according to a new study. By that point, the world will have emitted enough carbon dioxide to create a 50-50 chance or greater that the globe will be locked in to
Climate change
Air travel is considered one of the safest modes of transportation, but extreme heat caused by climate change is posing new challenges to airlines. High temperatures affect the physics of flight, making it more complicated for aircraft designers and pilots. We spoke to experts who emphasized that despite the challenges,
Global warming
Climate change is escalating the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, imperiling cultural heritage sites like the Dion monument in Pieria, Greece. Investigators have published a report analyzing the impact of climate change on this significant archaeological site, which has been historically vulnerable to severe rainfall. The research, conducted
