CO2: 431.44 ppmTemperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure
Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceans
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report published on Tuesday.
Scientists are raising alarms over the planet's warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers.
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
Germany recorded more than 5,000 excess deaths during the late-June heat wave, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office.
Hospitals in the Paris region are urgently upgrading their defenses against heat waves
The heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. grids and may force some to change their plans on one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.
Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday night