Switzerland is grappling with a unique consequence of climate change: the emergence of nearly 1,200 new mountain lakes as glaciers melt. While this phenomenon presents a potential possibility for hydroelectric power generation,a recent report commissioned by the Swiss Parliament reveals that harnessing this resource is more complex than it appears. The Federal Council’s report, which … Read more
A new study has revealed a stark decline in snowfall across the Alps, raising concerns about the future of water resources and winter tourism in the region. Researchers from Eurac Research, whose findings were published in the International Journal of Climatology, analyzed data from 46 sites across the Alps, spanning a century from 1920 … Read more
Los Angeles winters have become a perplexing puzzle. One minute we’re bundled up against unexpected cold snaps and rain, the next we’re sweating thru unseasonable heat waves. This weekend, temperatures are predicted to soar to a balmy 77 degrees, leaving Angelenos wondering if they should reach for a sweater or sunscreen. The effects of climate … Read more
Tiny Nation’s Plea Echoes in Global Court: Can Law Stop Climate Change? The small island nation of Vanuatu isn’t waiting for rising tides to reclaim its shores. They’ve taken their fight for survival to the world’s highest court. In a landmark case that unfolded in The Hague this week, lawyers representing Vanuatu and other vulnerable … Read more
Arctic Endgame: Stunning Photos Capture Two Decades of Ice Loss Dramatic before-and-after photographs reveal the chilling reality of a rapidly changing Arctic. A haunting series by Greenpeace reveals the distressing extent of ice retreat in Svalbard, Norway, demonstrating the stark difference between historical images and the current landscape. Taken by photographer Christian Åslund, the powerful … Read more
The 2022 Soccer World Cup was held in Qatar between the months of November and December, and with many matches at night to avoid the heat. The next world championship, 2026, will be held between June and July 2026 in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Now, a biometeorological report published in Scientific Reports warns … Read more
Jakarta – Hundreds of scientists held an emergency meeting in Australia to discuss the future of the increasingly endangered Atratika. This meeting resulted in an urgent warning. This warning sends a strong message that the world should start taking action to prevent the melting of Antarctica. Because when Antarctica melts there will be a big … Read more
Jakarta – The Director-General (Dirjen) of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was taken to the hospital after attending the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday (20/11/2024). He was treated at the Barra da Tijuca Samaritan Hospital. Brazilian newspaper O Globo said Tedros had looked inadequate since the start of … Read more
Manaus. Surrounded by tall green trees in the Brazilian Amazon, US President Joe Biden called this Sunday to protect the largest rainforest in the world and questioned whether his successor, Donald Trump, can reverse the “clean energy revolution” in the United States. During his visit to the city of Manaus, the first to the Amazon … Read more
Just: Oil prices rose at Monday’s trade settlement, supported by geopolitical tensions in Europe. Brent crude futures contracts increased by around $2.26, equivalent to 3.2%, to reach $73.30 per barrel, registering the highest level in 6 sessions. US Nymex crude futures rose by $2.14, or 3.2%, to reach $69.16 a barrel in settlement. Investors are … Read more