With poorer populations being particularly at risk in the decades ahead, countries across the gulf region and the wider West Asia are highly vulnerable to extreme heat borne out of climate change.

West Asian nations vulnerable to heat borne out of climate change

Amid record-breaking heat, Vietnam's capital Hanoi is reducing street lighting to save energy. This is being done to keep the national power system running. Weather officials have warned that the heatwave could continue in the month of June.

Vietnam cuts public lighting to save energy during heatwave | WION Climate Tracker

With variable weather caused by climate change, experts say this is likely to be one of the deadliest years on record on Mount Everest.

Sherpa saves climber in rare Everest 'death zone' rescue | WION Climate Tracker

Bengaluru needs new stormwater drains to curb flooding. Experts point out how the existing infrastructure falls short in ensuring a free flow of water in the drains.

India: Bengaluru faces major drainage issues | WION Climate Tracker

After a prolonged season of drought, parts of Spain are now being hit with periods of heavy rain, resulting in flash floods.

Flash floods strike Spain | WION Climate Tracker

Today on World No Tobacco Day, our next report gives you a glimpse of the growing tobacco crisis in Africa.

2023: World No Tobacco Day

Climate-related risks are on the rise, Government of India urges states to formulate local climate adaption plans.

India urges states to map out climate plan

Hundreds of dead birds mysteriously washed up on a Chilean beach on Sunday. The incident prompted environmental concerns among locals and authorities.

Over 200 birds wash up on a Chilean beach | WION Climate Tracker

Chelsea flower show in London was disrupted when climate activists threw paint powder over plants and gardens as part of their 'Just Stop Oil' protests.

UK: 'Just Stop Oil' group protests in London

Several gulf energy giants are turning to humble tech start-ups searching for ways to remove emissions while keeping oil flowing.

Energy giants turn to humble tech startups to remove emission | WION Climate Tracker

At least six people have been killed and dozens of homes were washed away after heavy rains lash central Afghanistan.

At least six killed, 100 homes destroyed in afghan flood

Horn of Africa faces the worst drought in 40 years. aid agencies back the UN's $7 billion appeal for devastating crisis.

UN seeks $7 billion to avert Horn of Africa crisis

A survey done by Alphabet suggests that in Europe, only 26.2% of companies surveyed are serious about reducing their Carbon imprints and 3.2% companies think otherwise.

Tracking Co2 emissions | World Business Watch

April heatwave in South and Southeast Asia was made at least 30 times more likely by human-caused climate change, says study. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Asia heatwaves 30x more likely due to human activity: Study | WION Climate Tracker

The South Korean President and Canadian Prime Minister agreed to step up cooperation on critical minerals and other economic security issues. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Ottawa, Seoul focus on critical minerals | WION Climate Tracker

Temperatures are likely to rise by more than 1.5°c above pre-industrial levels - within the next five years: WMO. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Hottest five years, 1.5c breach likely: UN

A dust storm in the Indian capital covered the city in haze and pushed the air quality to the "poor" category on Wednesday. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Thick layer of haze hovers over New Delhi | WION Climate Tracker

Wildfires have ravaged large areas in Siberia and the Urals, destroying thousands of buildings in recent weeks. Mohammed Saleh brings you the report.

Wildfires rage in Russia's Urals

India's monsoon rains, the lifeblood of the country's economy, are likely to be delayed. Massive heat wave in parts of the country. Mohammed Saleh brings you the report.

Monsoon rains delayed, heatwave scorches India | WION Climate Tracker

Residents of Seattle and other cities in the pacific northwest are experiencing record high temperatures for this time of year. On Sunday temperature readings at Seattle indicated a high of 31 Degrees Celsius.

Seattle records high of 31°c | WION Climate Tracker

With anomalies in temperature and precipitation, concern over climate change in India is rising. Questions arise: What is the economic cost of climate change? How vulnerable is India’s economy to such climate change? Eric Njoka brings you the report.

The economics of climate change in India | WION Climate Tracker

70 years ago this month, May 2023, the danger of Carbon Dioxide build-up in the atmosphere first travelled around the world. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

The first time climate change 'went viral' | WION Climate Tracker

The Canadian province of Alberta is dealing with at least 87 active wildfires. Of those at least 24 of them were considered "out of control." Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Canada's Alberta faces more wildfires amid hot, dry weather | WION Climate Tracker

After a long period of drought, a heavy hailstorm hit Barcelona on Friday creating dangerous conditions for motorists. Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Hailstorm in Barcelona after long drought and early heat wave | WION Climate Tracker

Unrelenting heatwave has made it difficult for the locals to even step out of their homes as mercury touched as high as 44 degrees Celsius in parts of India on Saturday. Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Cities reel under heatwave as temperatures soar in India | WION Climate Tracker | WION

Parts of Bolivia were covered in white after a fierce cold snap swept La Paz and El Alto, creating havoc on streets following a heavy hail storm. Eric Njoka brings you the report

Parts of Bolivia covered in white as cold snaps La Paz & El Alto

India is reviving up its efforts to reduce emissions and ride the EV bus to a net-zero future. A government panel in India has proposed a ban on diesel 4-wheelers by the year 2027 in order to reduce emissions and achieve its 2070 net zero goal.

Mapping India’s EV landscape & progress | WION Climate Tracker

India's ambitions to become a leader in the electric vehicles have got a major boost, India on Monday, said that it has found a major Lithium reserve in the Western state of Rajasthan.

India discovers major Lithium reserves

Climate activists protest next to British power giant Drax's headquarters in central London, against the company's claims to be 'carbon neutral' after replacing coal with biomass. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

UK: Protest against Drax as company faces probe over climate claims

Global citizen launches 2023 summit. Campaign to focus on Climate Change and 'sustainable development.' Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Global citizens launches 'Power our planet: Act today, Save tomorrow' campaign

Here's a report which affects you and me and everyone we know and anybody who's on Earth. From mountain peaks to ocean depths, climate change continued its advance in 2022. The relentless advance of climate change brought more droughts, flooding and heat waves to communities.

Climate crisis: Too late already? | Alarming UN report on climate change

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