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May312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Glacier Crisis Deepens: Just 24% of Global Ice to Survive If Warming Hits 2.7°C, Warns Study

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Only a quarter of the world’s glacier ice will remain if global temperatures rise to 2.7°C above pre-industrial levels the path the planet is currently on according to a new study published in the journal Science. The findings come as over 50 countries gather in Tajikistan for the United Nations’ first-ever international conference on glaciers, held against the backdrop of alarming global melt rates. The study, conducted by 21 scientists from 10 countries, used eight advanced models to simulate the long-term fate of more than 200,000 glaciers worldwide. The results reveal a stark difference in outcomes depending on the world’s climate action trajectory. Under the current path, with warming expected to reach 2.7°C, only 24 per cent of the 2020 glacier ice mass would survive in the long r...

May302025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Warming world: 80% chance next five years break heat records

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Europe and the world are heading toward uncharted climate territory. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns there's now an 80% chance that at least one of the next five years will break 2024’s record as the warmest year ever. Even more striking: there’s an 86% chance that at least one of those years will temporarily cross the critical 1.5°C warming threshold set by the Paris Agreement. While these temperature spikes may be short-lived, they’re still troubling. The latest WMO update, produced by the UK’s Met Office, forecasts a 70% chance that the 5-year average from 2025–2029 will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels a sharp jump from 47% last year. The report stresses that every fraction of a degree matters, pushing the planet closer to climate tipping points. The Arc...

May142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Swiss Glaciers Face Another Tough Year as Winter Snow Cover Drops 13% Below Average

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Despite heavy snowfall in 2024, new report warns of accelerating glacier melt and rising sea-level threats due to global warming and snow deficits Switzerland glaciers are once again bracing for a tough summer as a new report reveals that winter snow cover was 13% lower than the 2010–2020 average a worrying sign of their deepening vulnerability to climate change. The finding comes from Glacier Monitoring Switzerland (Glamos), whose latest assessment shows that the glaciers continue to suffer rapid losses even in years with significant snowfall. According to Glamos data Swiss glaciers lost 10% of their total ice volume in just two years 2022 and 2023 marking the steepest decline since records began. The current snow deficit though less severe than the two previous dry winters stil...

May82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Wealthiest 10% Cause Two-Thirds of Global Warming Since 1990: Study Links Climate Crisis to Income Inequality

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Global warming refers to the long-term rise in Earth's average surface temperature due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat, mainly released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, along with emissions from deforestation, industrial processes, and high-consumption lifestyles. A new study published in Nature Climate Change sheds light on who is most responsible for this climate disruption and the answer points directly to the world’s wealthiest individuals. According to researchers the richest 10% of people globally are responsible for nearly two-thirds of global warming since 1990, with the top 1% alone causing 26 times more heatwave-related climate extr...

May82025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

April alarming heat signals accelerating global warming

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April 2025 was the second-hottest April ever recorded, with average global surface air temperatures reaching 14.96°C—0.60°C higher than the 1991–2020 average, and just 0.07°C below the record set in April 2024. The data, released by Europe’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, provides another stark reminder of the intensifying climate crisis. Global temperatures 1.51°C above pre-industrial levels Last month’s global temperatures were 1.51°C warmer than pre-industrial levels (1850–1900), underscoring the continued warming trend driven by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels. This warming surpasses the 1.5°C threshold set as a critical limit in the Paris Agreement, which aims to avoid the most severe consequences of climate change. H...

Apr112025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Africa Climate Wake-Up Nearly Half Say Governments Must Lead Fight Against Global Warming

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In a sweeping new survey that reflects the growing urgency of the climate crisis in Africa, nearly half of those aware of climate change across the continent believe their own governments should bear the primary responsibility for combating its impacts. The findings, published in the journal Nature, draw from Afrobarometer the largest public opinion survey in Africa and shed light on how citizens across 39 countries are assigning blame and demanding accountability for a crisis that is fast reshaping their lives. Of the 53,444 people surveyed, 26,735 respondents said they were aware of climate change. Among this informed group, 45 per cent pointed to their national governments as the ones who must lead the charge against the unfolding environmental crisis. Another 30 per cent placed tha...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Warming Will Make The Average Person 40% Poorer, Study Warns

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A new study by Australian scientists has revealed that the impact of global warming on wealth has been significantly underestimated. According to the research if global temperatures rise by 4 degrees Celsius, the average person's wealth could decrease by as much as 40%, which is almost four times higher than previous estimates. The study also forecasts a 16% reduction in global GDP per person if temperatures increase by just 2 degrees Celsius, much higher than earlier predictions that suggested a 1.4% drop. Analysis corrects an oversight in current economic model underpinning global climate policy, toppling previous carbon benchmarks. Even if countries meet both near-term and long-term climate targets, the study suggests that global temperatures will still rise by 2.1 degrees Celsius...