When it comes to climate change, carbon dioxide is the standout culprit and much of the world’s attempts to decarbonise and achieve Net Zero centre on the greenhouse gas. But there are other villains in the global warming story, including fluorinated gases, nitrous oxide and methane. Methane deserves special attention. It’s got its fingers in many pies […]
Hot weather is a daily reality in the UAE and the Gulf at large in the summer, but soaring temperatures are not the only potential hazard presented by the outdoor environment. Air quality often falls below recommended World Health Organisation guidelines, risking both short and long-term health consequences, and effects are often particularly severe at this time of year. The issue is highlighted by […]
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas frequently produced in the sea and in fresh water. Lakes in particular release large quantities of this climate-killer. Fortunately, however, there are microorganisms that counteract this: They are able to utilize methane to grow and generate energy, thus preventing it from being released into the atmosphere. These microorganisms, known […]
Researchers say newly examined fossils prove that the centre of Greenland was once home to a flourishing tundra landscape when the ice there melted away more than a million years ago. They claim their discovery shows the fragility of the ice sheet and provides a snapshot of what the world could look like in the future if global warming […]
The successful candidate, paid about $400,000 a year, will run the fund responding to floods, hurricanes and other effects of climate change, known as loss and damage in UN terminology. They are likely to be caught in a tug-of-war between the vulnerable nations on the front line of climate change and the donors expected to foot […]
SOFIA, 2nd August, 2024 (WAM) — President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev highlighted the main contribution of the World Meteorological organisation, which is part of the UN structure, in conducting scientific research and assessing climate change data, which contribute to developing effective policies to address climate challenges globally. The statement was made during his meeting with […]
Countries remain entrenched on the key issue of climate finance with just months to go before the Cop29 summit starts. A high-level meeting was held behind closed doors last week in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. The talks were bound by confidentiality rules and aimed to find common ground between negotiating blocs. But several experts close to the talks said that, […]
Tulip trees could help us fight global warming because of the kind of wood they are made of, scientists believe. A chance finding at a botanic garden revealed the special type of wood that appears especially good at storing carbon. Trees are natural carbon sinks that remove CO2 from the atmosphere, where it contributes to global warming. But […]
Rows of oil rigs dot the shores of the Caspian Sea; derricks abound across the city and flares from refineries puncture the sky. This is Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, where in just a few months the world will gather to tackle climate change. It may seem an unusual place for climate talks but the ex-Soviet republic in the […]
NAIROBI, 24th July, 2024 (WAM) – As record temperatures and unprecedented impacts of climate change continue to affect billions of people across the planet, the United Nations and partners have announced a series of regional meetings aimed at increasing ambition in the next round of climate pledges under the Paris Agreement. In 2025, countries are […]
