Tag: Climate change
Potential Title: Argentina Withdraws from COP29 Over Concerns of US Exiting Paris Climate Agreement
Argentinian negotiators have abruptly left the global climate talks in Azerbaijan, following orders from President Javier Milei's government. The unexpected departure occurred just three days into the two-week COP29 summit, cutting short Argentina's opportunity...
US Climate Envoy John Podesta Emphasizes Importance of Climate Fight Beyond Elections
The fight against climate change is a battle that extends beyond any single election, according to US envoy John Podesta. Despite the recent loss of the White House to climate skeptic Donald Trump, Podesta...
COP29 Host Balances EU Demand and Trump Effect in Gas Policy
Azerbaijan is gearing up to host the COP29 climate talks in Baku, with lead negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev shedding light on the challenges and expectations surrounding the event. Despite concerns about the impact of Donald...
Impact of Microplastics on Weather Patterns: Scientists’ Findings
Clouds are a crucial part of the Earth's weather system. They form when water vapor in the atmosphere clings to tiny particles and turns into liquid droplets or ice crystals. A recent study has...
Empowering African Communities to Take Control of Climate Adaptation Plans
Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone, especially vulnerable communities in Africa. External groups often offer solutions for climate adaptation, but the best way forward is to empower local communities and leaders...
2024 Predicted to Surpass 1.5C Warming Threshold
This year is on track to become the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to average 1.55C above pre-industrial levels, according to the EU earth observation agency. The increase in temperature is primarily due...
Impact of Trump Victory on U.S. Climate Action
President-elect Donald Trump's victory has raised concerns about the future of U.S. climate action. His promises to boost fossil fuel development, reduce pollution regulations, and dismantle President Biden's climate agenda have left many environmental...
2024 Predicted to Exceed 1.5-Degree-Celsius Warming Limit
Earth is on track to exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit this year, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing climate crisis. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has announced that it is "virtually...
2024 Election Impact on U.S. Education Access and Global Climate Change Decisions
Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. Today, we're discussing how the upcoming 2024 election could impact issues of science and health policy in the U.S. Let's dive into...
Top 10 Deadliest Weather Events Fueled by Climate Change: Last 20 Years
Climate change has been identified as the primary cause of the ten deadliest weather events in the last two decades, resulting in the loss of more than 570,000 lives. The World Weather Attribution (WWA)...