At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new draft deal proposed $250 billion annually for poorer nations to fight climate change. This amount, twice the previous goal, is seen as too low by developing countries who are hit hardest by extreme weather. The rich nations, however, argue it's the
Climate change is a big problem for our health and the systems that take care of it. It's like a double burden because it affects both our direct health and the systems that protect us. Scientists have looked at a lot of studies to figure out what the main issues are and where there are gaps in our
Hey, Donald Trump! Listen up. Withdrawing from the Paris climate deal isn't just bad for the planet, but it's also a major missed opportunity for the U. S. economy. 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures exceeding the Paris agreement's target of 1. 5 degrees. This isn't just about the env
Science is facing heavy criticism from various corners of the world. The recent election of a leader with anti-science views in the US is just one example. Climate change, a pressing global issue, is constantly under scrutiny, with scientists and their findings being attacked. Topics like reproducti
Agriculture is the backbone of many African countries, but climate change is making it tougher to grow crops. A recent study looked at cereal crops in 35 sub-Saharan countries from 2005 to 2020. It found that farmers were pretty efficient, with an average score of 83%. However, climate change is hur
Wildfires are becoming more frequent due to climate change. A research team in Western Canada studied reports from 2015 to 2020, focusing on the speed of wildfire detection. They discovered that even if we report fires an hour earlier, the cost reduction for firefighting is minimal, around 0. 25%. T
In October 2023, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology hosted an international workshop focused on how agriculture can adapt to climate change and air pollution. Experts from various fields gathered to discuss the challenges and priorities for the future. The workshop was divided
Early Wednesday, over 500, 000 people on the West Coast lost power due to a powerful storm. In Lynnwood, Snohomish County, a woman in her 50s passed away when a tree fell at a homeless encampment. That's not all—high winds, rain, and snow brought down trees, power lines, and created blizzard conditi
In a stunning revelation, Australian scientists have reported record-high coral mortality in parts of the Great Barrier Reef, raising concerns about the fate of the entire structure. The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) recently completed surveys on 12 reefs, revealing that up to 72% of
Imagine a world where stock markets are not just swayed by economic news, but also by the weather and climate policies. This study dives into how stock returns in big emerging economies like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa react to two types of climate risks: physical ones (like natur
