2024 to be the warmest year on record: Copernicus experts
Scientists expect that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, with a rise in temperatures exceeding what the world experienced in 2023.
Climate change
Why is green investment necessary in climate talks?
The urgency to preserve our environment is growing, especially with the worsening effects of global warming. Green investments are a key solution to this crisis.
Overlooked warnings: Will climate change reshape real estate market?
Over the past decade, hundreds of thousands of people have moved to areas threatened by climate change in the United States, driving property prices up in flood-prone coastal regions and fire-ravaged parts of the Southwest.
Scorpion era: How has global warming become haven for venomous animals?
Scorpions, known for their extremely harmful stings, have become the deadliest venomous animals in Brazil. Their numbers have surged and their range has expanded due to rapid urbanization and global warming.
Why should COP29 prioritize cities and urban areas?
The World Bank estimates that about 4.4 billion people, or 56% of the global population, live in cities. However, they are among the most vulnerable to global warming; many cities throughout the world experience "urban heat islands."
Lebanon mourns the loss of an agricultural season.. Climate isn't the only culprit
Weeks ago, the escalation between Hezbollah and Israel forced Abu Talib to abandon his fruit orchards in southern Lebanon and relocate to the north, but his heart aches for a crop he has long awaited.
Air pollution.. unwelcome guest on the climate negotiations table
Air pollution causes the death of one in 10 people worldwide, which confirms the significant impact of air quality on human health and the need to take effective measures to provide clean air for humans and other living organisms, according to Our World in Data. But, given the importance of air pollution, how does it relate to climate negotiations?
Riyadh hosts COP16’s meetings to combat desertification: "The Earth Call" publishes the full agenda
Under the theme "Our Land, Our Future," Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) from 2 to 13 December 2024.
In 2023, greenhouse gas concentration rises to an unprecedented record
Pollution levels in the Earth's atmosphere—in the past year—reached unprecedented levels in human history, a recent report warned on Monday.
Plastic: The Environment’s Foe Awaiting Salvation at COP29
Plastic pollution represents a major crisis for the ecosystem, making it imperative to bring this issue to the forefront of discussions at the Conferences of the Parties (COP) to seek effective solutions.
Science and Technology Day at COP29: How digitalization drives climate action
Digitalization can play a significant role in climate action. But how?
Global warming dynamo: Why is Methane key topic in climate negotiations?
Methane is one of the most significant greenhouse gases contributing to global warming, making it a fundamental subject in climate discussions
Benefits and Initiatives: What Does the Health Agenda at COP29 Include?
COP29 underscores the importance of integrating health within climate action, reflecting the conference's commitment to a sector increasingly impacted by climate change.
2024 Emissions Gap Report: Are We Playing with Fire!
The "2024 Emissions Gap Report" was released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on October 24, highlighting the significant gap between words and actions regarding emissions reduction targets.
Life-changing solution to climate change: Crucial role of education on COP29 agenda
Education holds a transformative power in addressing the climate crisis, and this year, COP29 places a strong emphasis on it