COP28 Climate Summit is about to begin from Novemeber 30 in UAE. COP28 Chief outlines global climate challenge.

COP28 Climate Summit to begin from Nov 30, key issues on the negotiation table

The world's richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66%.

Causes & consequences of carbon inequality

In a world grappling with the climate crisis, the call to integrate climate education all around the corporate world and also into school curriculum is reaching a fever pitch. It's not just about learning, protecting our children's well-being and future generations. Seeing the climate crisis unfold before their eyes can have a major impact on their mental and physical health.

No action, not an option: Need for addressing issues around climate literacy

A severe weather warning has been issued by Britain's Met Office as Storm Babet was due to make landfall in Scotland on Thursday evening.

Storm Babet makes landfall in Scotland, MeT department issues red weather alert

Amazon river is facing a tough situation with century low-levels of water causing a record-drought in the Brazilian rainforest. This led to stranded boats and isolated remote villages.

Amazon river hits century-low water levels; record drought disrupts lives in Brazilian rainforest

Survivors of the deadly earthquake in Afghanistan were seen wailing in trouble while others struggled to search for loved ones. The deadly 6.2 magnitude earthquake that jolted the Central Asian country resulted in huge casualties leaving many residents homeless.

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises over 2,000, to get worse: WHO

Canadian wildfire smoke has blanketed the skies of Greenland's capital, Nuuk. Residents of the Arctic Island, which is located hundreds of kilometres from Canada's coast, describe a strong smell of burnt wood diffused in the air. Large black clouds could be seen engulfing the sky in Nuuk. A video that has been making rounds on social media shows a layer of smoke so thick that it gives the illusion of dusk.

Canadian wildfire smoke covers Nuuk | WION Climate Tracker

The UK authorities gave a green signal for Equinor's north sea Rosebank field, which is one of the nation's biggest new oil and gas projects in years. The move is to bolster the nation's energy security and comes a week after the government diluted its net zero targets despite opposition from the environmentalists.

UK approving Rosebank Oilfield a climate disaster: Activists

Severe floods lashed several parts of Vietnam on Wednesday. as per local media reports, residents in the affected region were stranded for hours without food, drinking water and electricity.

Floods leave residents stuck without food, water & electricity

In the wake of the devastating deluge brought by storm Daniel the Greek village is now choked with tonnes of mud and debris. Residents are now frantically rebuilding even as another storm is expected. emergency services in central Greece are on alert.

Landlsides and floods choke central Greece

Although climate change and its impact are making headlines everyday. Experts believe otherwise. interestingly, experts see hope in gloomy climate reports. According to the recent report issued by the intergovernmental panel on Climate Change, commonly known as IPCC humanity is set to blow past 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by the early 2030s and adapting to climate change will become increasingly difficult.

Experts see hope in gloomy climate reports | WION Climate Tracker

Wildfires continue across continents - Canada, Italy and Colombia continued to battle the conflagration over the weekend. Canada continues to endure its worst wildfire season on record. Over 166,000 square kilometers of land is already burnt.

Weekend wildfires across three continents

In Spain's eastern province, fierce thunderstorms and hail have turned streets into raging rivers. A video doing the rounds on social media shows water gushing down the streets, cascading through the slits of a brick building. According to there meteorological agency, there was more than 33 millimetres of rain in some cities yesterday, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. firefighters had to be called in drain water out of several homes.

Spain's streets turn into rushing rivers | WION Climate Tracker

Two tornadoes wreaked havoc in eastern China, killing at least 10 people and injuring many. As per Chinese state media reports, the violent tornado hit China's Jiangsu province on Wednesday.

China weather officials step up heavy rains warnings

UN Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez has issued a stern warning about the region's climate concerns, saying that the era of global warming has ended and that the era of global boiling has begun.

Climate Ambition Summit: Sunak & Macron skip the UN summit

Zimbabwe's largest national park has recorded large numbers of elephant migration to neighbouring Botswana due to droughts.

Zimbabwe's biggest elephant migration since 2019 | WION Climate Tracker

Grape harvest is in full swing in burgundy, one of France's most prestigious wine regions. Producers are expecting a bumper yield. Workers travel from all over the world to take part in this intense farming period, and it looks like this year’s yield is going to be worth raising a glass to.

Burgundy vineyards expect bumper grape harvest | WION Climate Tracker

California claims oil companies have deceived the public for decades about how the burning of fossil fuels is destroying the planet. The lawsuit alleges that oil and gas executives knew since the 1950s that relying on fossil fuels would have catastrophic results but they suppressed the information.

California accuses oil firms of covering up the risks of climate change | WION Climate Tracker

Days after devastating floods hit the North African country of Libya, the nation's red crescent confirmed that the death toll was 11,300. Now the United Nations has released an updated figure, which is much lower than what was reported over the weekend.

WHO revised death toll: Over 3900 deaths, 9000 missing

Greece is going through a severe climate crisis, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says that the country is facing war in time of peace. During his annual speech, he announced fresh funding and state reforms.

Greece climate crisis: PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis says, 'Greece is facing war in time of peace'

Group of 20 nations decide to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. The nations offer support to develop fossil fuel-sustaining technology.

G20 aims to triple renewables by 2030, gives caveat to fossil fuels

Heavy rains are devastating the South American nation of Brazil over the last few days. Now as a tropical cyclone batters and soaks the southern region of the nation, the death toll from torrential rains has risen to 36, while more than 2300 are left homeless.

Tropical cyclone batters & soaks southern Brazil | WION Climate Tracker

Coffee farmers in Uganda are deploying modern technologies to beat the effects of climate change. Now, these challenges are making the production of coffee continuously difficult in the nation. Farmers in Uganda are devising their own unique methods to fight the shifting rain patterns threatening Uganda's top export and lifeblood, coffee.

Ugandan coffee farmer deploys technology to thwart effects of climate change

According to preliminary government figures, Brazil’s amazon forest deforestation falls 66% in august, lowest since 2018. Good news! The lungs of the planet are healing.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 66% in August | WION Climate Tracker

Fierce rainstorms wreak havoc across Bulgaria, Turkiye and Greece, triggering severe floods, claiming at least 5 lives.

At least 5 dead as severe rainstorms floods hit Bulgaria, Turkey & Greece | WION Climate Tracker

African parks, a conservationist group, is making a big move to protect southern White Rhinos. They're buying the world's largest private captive rhino breeding operation in South Africa and planning to release 2,000 rhinos into the wild. This major step towards saving these incredible creatures from the threat of poaching.

NGO African parks to release white rhinos in South Africa

Just two years after the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, humanitarian assistance needs across the country have increased dramatically. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report on how insufficient funding is expanding the humanitarian response and putting parts of the afghan population in need of support at risk.

Prolonged drought deepens Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis

The wildfire that swept across Hawaii a week ago, turned one of the nation's most celebrated islands into an ashen moonscape. The wildfires have killed at least 101 people. A number that officials warn could double as the search continues.

Hawaii wildfire death toll crosses 100, Biden plans to visit for recovery efforts | Climate Tracker

As Europe continues to face record-breaking heatwaves, southern France is hit by a severe drought. over 300,000 people in the region are facing heavy water supply disruption. On the other hand, some 67 communes are now receiving water by tanker and another 18 by bottles.

300,000 face water shortage as drought ravages France | WION Climate Tracker

India and China are set to hold their next round of military commander-level talks on August 14. This would be the 19th round of talks since June 2020, news reports said. The talks are said to take place at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side.

India bolsters border with China: 68,000 troops in Ladakh after Galwan clash | India News| WION

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COP28 Climate Summit to begin from Nov 30, key issues on the negotiation table

Causes & consequences of carbon inequality

No action, not an option: Need for addressing issues around climate literacy

Storm Babet makes landfall in Scotland, MeT department issues red weather alert

Amazon river hits century-low water levels; record drought disrupts lives in Brazilian rainforest

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises over 2,000, to get worse: WHO

Canadian wildfire smoke covers Nuuk | WION Climate Tracker

UK approving Rosebank Oilfield a climate disaster: Activists

Floods leave residents stuck without food, water & electricity

Landlsides and floods choke central Greece

Experts see hope in gloomy climate reports | WION Climate Tracker

Weekend wildfires across three continents

Spain's streets turn into rushing rivers | WION Climate Tracker

China weather officials step up heavy rains warnings

Climate Ambition Summit: Sunak & Macron skip the UN summit

Climate Ambition Summit: Sunak & Macron skip the UN summit

Zimbabwe's biggest elephant migration since 2019 | WION Climate Tracker

Burgundy vineyards expect bumper grape harvest | WION Climate Tracker

California accuses oil firms of covering up the risks of climate change | WION Climate Tracker

WHO revised death toll: Over 3900 deaths, 9000 missing

Greece climate crisis: PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis says, 'Greece is facing war in time of peace'

G20 aims to triple renewables by 2030, gives caveat to fossil fuels

Tropical cyclone batters & soaks southern Brazil | WION Climate Tracker

Ugandan coffee farmer deploys technology to thwart effects of climate change

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon falls 66% in August | WION Climate Tracker

At least 5 dead as severe rainstorms floods hit Bulgaria, Turkey & Greece | WION Climate Tracker