Global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in 2024 for the first time, driven by record emissions and extreme weather patterns, highlighting the urgent need for decisive climate action.
Global temperatures in 2024 exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time, reaching 1.6°C, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The milestone, driven by record emissions and El Niño, highlights the urgency of cutting greenhouse gases.
Extreme weather events, including wildfires and heatwaves, caused significant loss of life and billions in damages. Despite the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal, scientists warn that rising emissions put the world on track for dangerous warming.
"It’s not too late to change course," said C3S director Carlo Buontempo, urging swift global action.
Climate change is threatening the sustainability of low Earth orbit, with new research from MIT revealing that shrinking atmospheric layers could significantly reduce the number of satellites able to operate safely by the end of the century.
Almond trees in northeastern Spain started to bloom in late January, nearly three weeks earlier than usual.
Stockholm, Sweden, February 19, 2025 – Sweden’s Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a class action lawsuit, initiated by climate activist Greta Thunberg and 299 other plaintiffs, cannot proceed in its current form.
There is more than a 50% chance of La Niña developing over the next three months, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which could potentially temper 2024’s record-breaking global temperatures.
2024 is set to be the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Extreme weather events, linked to human-induced climate change, have wreaked havoc worldwide, as CO2 emissions hit record highs despite global green pledges.
A massive, unanticipated disconnection of data centers in a 30-square-mile area outside Washington, D.C. has exposed a fresh vulnerability in America’s electrical grid, raising concerns that the rapid expansion of Big Tech’s energy-hungry facilities could trigger cascading outages.
President Donald Trump has completed a "very good" telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to remarks made by Trump.
At just 15, New Zealand’s Sam Ruthe made history Wednesday by running a mile in 3:58.35 at Mt. Smart Stadium, becoming the youngest athlete to break the four-minute barrier. Ruthe surpassed his previous best and edged out Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s 16-year-old record.
The White House has affirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump still intends to implement new reciprocal tariff rates on April 2, despite earlier remarks from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting at a possible delay.
In a flurry of negotiations following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Google has significantly accelerated its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, elevating its offer from an initial $23 billion to a whopping $32 billion—one of the largest tech deals in history.
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Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said following a lengthy phone discussion between the leaders.
President Donald Trump has vowed to respond to the European Union's counter-tariffs, escalating tensions over the U.S. steel and aluminum duties that have sparked a trade dispute between the two economic powers.
Zara owner Inditex reported a 10% rise in transport emissions in 2024, driven by increased air freight to avoid shipping delays caused by Red Sea disruptions. While the retailer made progress in reducing sourcing-related emissions, it faces challenges in meeting its long-term climate targets.
Ireland has committed €15 million ($16.3 million) to Brazil's Amazon Fund over the next three years, aiming to support efforts to combat deforestation in the world's largest tropical rainforest.
The world’s leading banking climate coalition is reassessing its membership rules following the departure of major banks and slower-than-expected progress on climate goals, its chair told Reuters.
A WaterAid study finds major cities swinging between droughts and floods as climate change disrupts water cycles. Asia faces more floods, while Europe and the Middle East dry out. Cities like Hangzhou and Jakarta suffer extreme shifts, urging urgent infrastructure adaptation.
A massive, unanticipated disconnection of data centers in a 30-square-mile area outside Washington, D.C. has exposed a fresh vulnerability in America’s electrical grid, raising concerns that the rapid expansion of Big Tech’s energy-hungry facilities could trigger cascading outages.
President Donald Trump has completed a "very good" telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to remarks made by Trump.
At just 15, New Zealand’s Sam Ruthe made history Wednesday by running a mile in 3:58.35 at Mt. Smart Stadium, becoming the youngest athlete to break the four-minute barrier. Ruthe surpassed his previous best and edged out Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s 16-year-old record.
The White House has affirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump still intends to implement new reciprocal tariff rates on April 2, despite earlier remarks from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinting at a possible delay.
In a flurry of negotiations following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Google has significantly accelerated its acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, elevating its offer from an initial $23 billion to a whopping $32 billion—one of the largest tech deals in history.
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