Deaths caused by heat could triple in Europe by 2100 under current climate policies, according to a study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. Researchers say their findings highlight the need to strengthen policies to limit global warming to protect vulnerable regions and members of society from the effects of higher temperatures. In recent years, Europe has experienced […]
Flooding around the world is likely to increase significantly in decades ahead if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions, new research shows. The latest study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and water risk intelligence firm Fathom looked at forecasts for different types of flooding in various climate change scenarios. High […]
Groundbreaking research by Abu Dhabi scientists on a carbon material called graphene could lead to new ways of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Removing CO2 rather than simply reducing emissions, is seen by many as essential given that the world is failing to meet climate goals aimed at limiting the effects of global warming. The properties of graphene, a material extracted from graphite, […]
More than four billion people do not have safe drinking water, according to a new study that suggests the scale of the health and poverty problem is twice as bad as feared. Figures shared with The National suggest about 250 million people in the Middle East and North Africa do not use a safely managed water supply, War-torn Sudan and Yemen are the region’s worst-affected countries, […]
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 […]
