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.
EASA issues a safety alert advising against flights in key Russian airspace, citing risks tied to the Ukraine conflict and a recent crash. Guidance applies until July 2025.
PIA resumes direct flights to Europe after a 4-year EU ban. First flight to Paris launched, marking a new chapter in Pakistan's aviation post-safety standards improvement.
Europe is facing a harsh winter as freezing temperatures and soaring gas prices strain households, following Ukraine’s halt of Russian gas transit. With heating demand surging, the crisis underscores the region's reliance on diversified energy sources.
South Korea's political crisis deepens as President Yoon Suk Yeol's security chief warns of potential bloodshed over efforts to arrest the impeached leader, while Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces growing challenges in navigating the crisis and stabilizing the economy.
Dense fog blanketed Delhi on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in some areas and disrupting flights, while the city’s air quality remained "severe," ranking as the world’s second-most polluted capital.
Highland Park resident Sabrina gives a firsthand account of fleeing the devastating Southern California wildfires, as fierce 80 mph winds drive the Eaton Fire toward residential areas. In an exclusive interview, Sabrina details her experience joining the other 130,000 displaced citizens.
A Cessna CJ1+ aircraft (PR-GFS) crashed while landing at Gastão Madeira State Airport (UBT) in Ubatuba, Brazil, on 9 January 2025, amidst adverse weather. The crash, which claimed the pilot’s life and injured seven others, has raised concerns over private aviation safety in Brazil.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry is working with Eritrean authorities to secure the release of 18 Azerbaijani citizens detained after their vessels entered Eritrean waters on November 7, 2024, due to severe weather. The crew faces charges of unauthorized entry.
Pope Francis calls on wealthy nations at COP29 to address "ecological debt" by forgiving poor countries' debts, fostering justice and solidarity in climate action.
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is facing severe air pollution, ranking among the world's most polluted cities. The government is pushing for more electric vehicles to combat the smog.
Climate change has extended Türkiye’s tea harvest into December, marking a shift in the country’s agricultural season.
A sea lion was spotted resting on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro on December 18, surprising beachgoers with its unusual appearance during the summer season.
EU delays anti-deforestation law to Dec 2025, easing trade concerns but sparking criticism over its green agenda setback.
EASA issues a safety alert advising against flights in key Russian airspace, citing risks tied to the Ukraine conflict and a recent crash. Guidance applies until July 2025.
PIA resumes direct flights to Europe after a 4-year EU ban. First flight to Paris launched, marking a new chapter in Pakistan's aviation post-safety standards improvement.
Europe is facing a harsh winter as freezing temperatures and soaring gas prices strain households, following Ukraine’s halt of Russian gas transit. With heating demand surging, the crisis underscores the region's reliance on diversified energy sources.
South Korea's political crisis deepens as President Yoon Suk Yeol's security chief warns of potential bloodshed over efforts to arrest the impeached leader, while Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces growing challenges in navigating the crisis and stabilizing the economy.
Dense fog blanketed Delhi on Friday, reducing visibility to zero in some areas and disrupting flights, while the city’s air quality remained "severe," ranking as the world’s second-most polluted capital.
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