Climate Change
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WMO warns of frequent heatwaves in decades ahead
Extreme heat in western Europe is causing devastating wildfires in France and Spain, unprecedented drought in Italy and Portugal, and…
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Record 40°C UK temperatures linked to climate change: WMO
The chances of seeing unprecedented temperatures of 40 degree Celsius (40°C) or more in the UK could be up to…
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UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater global commitment to address dire state of the ocean
Following a week of discussions and events in Lisbon, Portugal, the UN Ocean Conference concluded on Friday, with governments and…
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With mangrove conservation, Kenya’s coastal communities plant seeds of sustainable ‘blue growth’
The southern ocean border of Kenya and Tanzania is dotted with thick hedges of mangroves – indispensable carbon sinks and…
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US Supreme Court ruling on environmental protection ‘a setback in our fight against climate change’
The ruling by the United States Supreme Court against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, is “a setback in…
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New UN financing initiative goes live to power climate action
A new UN-led financing tool to strengthen weather and climate forecasting, improve life-saving early warning systems, safeguard jobs, and underpin…
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Scientific knowledge essential for sustainable oceans, UN Ocean Conference hears
Increasing scientific knowledge, developing research capacity and making the most of new marine technology, are essential to sustainable ocean management,…
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A visionary ‘blue transformation’ strategy to enhance underwater food systems
Record levels of fisheries and aquaculture production are making a critical contribution to global food security, the UN Ocean Conference…
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Yemen: UN launches crowdfunding campaign to head off decaying oil tanker threat
A social media campaign launched on Monday by the United Nations aims to bring the world closer to preventing a…
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Maritime students send special SOS to upcoming UN Ocean Conference
At first, they look like bright spots of white casting shadows on a lush green lawn. As the drone camera…
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