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Coral reefs are a part of the world's diverse marine ecosystem. But with the world's oceans consistently warming-up since the beginning of this year, these reefs are facing a host of problems, including severe damage like coral bleaching.

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In the wake of torrential rain, severe thunderstorms and widespread water logging, the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is now grappling with a series of challenges. The nation's fury has claimed at least 28 lives forcing the state government to declare a red alert on Tuesday.

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Weather-related disruptions are affecting several ports around the globe. Now, as rising sea levels further impact their operations, a study predicts that some of the world's largest ports may be unusable by 2050.

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Delhiites breathed the cleanest air of the year on Sunday as the city witnessed the first 'good air' day since October last year, thanks to rain and various restrictions imposed due to the G20 summit.

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The United Kingdom has set a new record for consecutive days of scorching September temperatures, with the mercury reaching at least 30°C (86°F) for four days in a row. On Thursday (September 7), a reading of 30.2°C was recorded in Northolt, west London, surpassing the previous September record of three consecutive days, which occurred in 1898, 1906, 1911, and 2016.

<h2>Potential hottest day of the year</h2>

The UK Met Office reported that Thursday (September 7) could potentially become the hottest day of the year so far, with a provisional recording of 32.6°C in Wisley, Surrey.

If confirmed, this would surpass the previous high of 32.2°C registered on two days in June in Chertsey, Surrey, and Coningsby, Lincolnshire.

Other locations also reported temperatures exceeding 30°C on Thursday, and the south-east of England is expected to experience temperatures of up to 33°C on Saturday (September 9).&nbsp;

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<h2>Heatwave continues into the weekend</h2>

The heatwave is predicted to persist into Friday (September 8) and potentially extend through the weekend, particularly in the south-east of England, with temperatures gradually shifting further towards this region.

Sunday (September 10)&nbsp;may see temperatures reach 31°C in the south-east. However, the north and west of the UK will experience cooler weather, as reported by the BBC.

While this week has seen record-breaking heat, there is an increasing chance of thundery showers in the north and west over the weekend as winds shift to a south-westerly direction, bringing cooler and fresher air from the Atlantic. Temperatures are expected to decrease in the following week.

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Another record that could be broken this week is for the greatest number of September days with temperatures reaching 30°C or more in the UK. The current record, set in 1911, stands at five such days. The hottest recorded day in September occurred in 1906 when Bawtry, South Yorkshire, experienced a scorching 35.6°C.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber warning until 9 pm on Sunday (September 10), covering nearly every area of England, indicating that high temperatures could have widespread health effects.&nbsp; 
 
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The United Kingdom has set a new record for consecutive days of scorching September temperatures, with the mercury reaching at least 30°C (86°F) for four days in a row.

The United Kingdom has set a new record for consecutive days of scorching September temperatures, with the mercury reaching at least 30°C (86°F) for four days in a row. On Thursday (September 7), a reading of 30.2°C was recorded in Northolt, west London, surpassing the previous September record of three consecutive days, which occurred in 1898, 1906, 1911, and 2016. Potential hottest day of the year The UK Met Office reported that Thursday (September 7) could potentially become the hottest day of the year so far, with a provisional recording of 32.6°C in Wisley, Surrey. If confirmed, this would surpass the previous high of 32.2°C registered on two days in June in Chertsey, Surrey, and Coningsby, Lincolnshire. Other locations also reported temperatures exceeding 30°C on Thursday, and the south-east of England is expected to experience temperatures of up to 33°C on Saturday (September 9). Also read | Ex-Met officers plead guilty over racism aimed at Rishi Sunak, late Queen, and more Heatwave continues into the weekend The heatwave is predicted to persist into Friday (September 8) and potentially extend through the weekend, particularly in the south-east of England, with temperatures gradually shifting further towards this region. Sunday (September 10) may see temperatures reach 31°C in the south-east. However, the north and west of the UK will experience cooler weather, as reported by the BBC. While this week has seen record-breaking heat, there is an increasing chance of thundery showers in the north and west over the weekend as winds shift to a south-westerly direction, bringing cooler and fresher air from the Atlantic. Temperatures are expected to decrease in the following week. Also watch | Controversy Legacy Bill passed by UK's House of Commons Another record that could be broken this week is for the greatest number of September days with temperatures reaching 30°C or more in the UK. The current record, set in 1911, stands at five such days. The hottest recorded day in September occurred in 1906 when Bawtry, South Yorkshire, experienced a scorching 35.6°C. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber warning until 9 pm on Sunday (September 10), covering nearly every area of England, indicating that high temperatures could have widespread health effects. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The impact of storm Daniel in Greece has been devastating. Floods, landslides and torrential rains have killed at least six people, leaving several missing. The Greek prime minister is scheduled to visit the flood-hit areas this weekend to analyse the situation at hand.

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Sudden deluge of heavy rainfall hits Hong Kong, resulting in widespread flooding and injuring at least 83 residents.

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The world has broiled through, what the meteorologists call the most searing Northern Hemisphere summer that has ever been recorded, with August capping a season of severe temperatures.

Last month was not only the hottest August scientists ever recorded but also the second most warm month measured after July, said the World Meteorological Organisation and the European climate service Copernicus on Wednesday (September 6).

August was nearly 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than pre-industrial averages.&nbsp;

As per a statement by the WMO and Copernicus, the oceans, which constitute 70% of the Earth's surface, were recorded at about 21 C (69.8 F), which is the hottest ever and have set high-temperature marks for three consecutive months.

Scientists have blamed human practices like the burning of coal, oil and natural gas for climate change.

Climatologist Andrew Weaver said that world leaders and governments were also to be blamed for the current climate situation.&nbsp;

“It’s time for global leaders to start telling the truth,” the Associated Press quoted Weaver, a professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria in Canada, as saying. “We will not limit warming to 1.5 C; we will not limit warming to 2.0 C. It’s all hands on deck now to prevent 3.0 C global warming — a level of warming that will wreak havoc worldwide.”&nbsp;

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Copernicus, which is a unit of the European Union’s space programme, has records going back to 1940, but in the United Kingdom and the United States, global records go back to the mid-1800s and those weather and science agencies are soon anticipated to report that the summer was a record-breaker.

“What we are observing, not only new extremes but the persistence of these record-breaking conditions, and the impacts these have on both people and planet, are a clear consequence of the warming of the climate system,” Copernicus Climate Change Service Director Carlo Buontempo said.

While the world's air and oceans were setting records for heat, Antarctica persisted with setting records for low amounts of sea ice, the WMO said.

“Antarctic sea ice extent was literally off the charts, and the global sea surface temperature was once again at a new record,” WMO's secretary-general, Petteri Taalas, said in a statement released to the media. "It is worth noting that this is happening BEFORE we see the full warming impact of the El Nino event, which typically plays out in the second year after it develops.”

<h2>2023 likely to be the hottest year on record, says EU climate monitor</h2>

2023 is likely to be the hottest year in human history, said the EU climate monitor in a statement on Wednesday.

As per a report released by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average global temperature in June, July and August was 16.77 degrees Celsius (62.19 degrees Fahrenheit), exceeding the earlier record in the year 2019 which was 16.48C.

"The three months that we've just had are the warmest in approximately 120,000 years, so effectively human history," news agency AFP quoted C3S deputy director Samantha Burgess as saying.

"Looking at the additional heat we have in the surface ocean, the probability is that 2023 will end up being the warmest year on record," Burgess said.

The average global temperature recorded through the first eight months of 2023 is the second-hottest, with only 0.01C below the benchmark 2016 level.

If the Northern Hemisphere has a "normal" winter, "we can almost virtually say that 2023 will be the warmest year that humanity has experienced," Burgess said.

<h2>'Climate breakdown has begun,' says Guterres</h2>

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that the climate was breaking down.

“The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement.

"Our planet has just endured a season of simmering -- the hottest summer on record. Climate breakdown has begun," Guterres said.

"Scientists have long warned what our fossil fuel addiction will unleash," he added. "Our climate is imploding faster than we can cope, with extreme weather events hitting every corner of the planet."

Guterres further said that the surging temperatures demand a surge in action.

"Leaders must turn up the heat now for climate solutions," he said.

<h2>Scientists react to C3S report</h2>

"2023 is the year that climate records were not just broken but smashed," news agency AFP quoted Mark Maslin, a professor of climatology at University College London as saying.

"Extreme weather events are now common and getting worse every year -- this is a wake-up call to international leaders."

"Global warming continues because we have not stopped burning fossil fuels, it is that simple," said Friederike Otto, a climate scientist at Imperial College London.&nbsp;

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The world has broiled through, what the meteorologists call the most searing Northern Hemisphere summer that has ever been recorded, with August capping a season of severe temperatures.

The world has broiled through, what the meteorologists call the most searing Northern Hemisphere summer that has ever been recorded, with August capping a season of severe temperatures. Last month was not only the hottest August scientists ever recorded but also the second most warm month measured after July, said the World Meteorological Organisation and the European climate service Copernicus on Wednesday (September 6). August was nearly 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than pre-industrial averages. As per a statement by the WMO and Copernicus, the oceans, which constitute 70% of the Earth's surface, were recorded at about 21 C (69.8 F), which is the hottest ever and have set high-temperature marks for three consecutive months. Scientists have blamed human practices like the burning of coal, oil and natural gas for climate change. Climatologist Andrew Weaver said that world leaders and governments were also to be blamed for the current climate situation. “It’s time for global leaders to start telling the truth,” the Associated Press quoted Weaver, a professor at the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria in Canada, as saying. “We will not limit warming to 1.5 C; we will not limit warming to 2.0 C. It’s all hands on deck now to prevent 3.0 C global warming — a level of warming that will wreak havoc worldwide.” Also read: Scorching Summer! Japan records highest average temperature in 125 years Copernicus, which is a unit of the European Union’s space programme, has records going back to 1940, but in the United Kingdom and the United States, global records go back to the mid-1800s and those weather and science agencies are soon anticipated to report that the summer was a record-breaker. “What we are observing, not only new extremes but the persistence of these record-breaking conditions, and the impacts these have on both people and planet, are a clear consequence of the warming of the climate system,” Copernicus Climate Change Service Director Carlo Buontempo said. While the world's air and oceans were setting records for heat, Antarctica persisted with setting records for low amounts of sea ice, the WMO said. “Antarctic sea ice extent was literally off the charts, and the global sea surface temperature was once again at a new record,” WMO's secretary-general, Petteri Taalas, said in a statement released to the media. "It is worth noting that this is happening BEFORE we see the full warming impact of the El Nino event, which typically plays out in the second year after it develops.” 2023 likely to be the hottest year on record, says EU climate monitor 2023 is likely to be the hottest year in human history, said the EU climate monitor in a statement on Wednesday. As per a report released by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the average global temperature in June, July and August was 16.77 degrees Celsius (62.19 degrees Fahrenheit), exceeding the earlier record in the year 2019 which was 16.48C. "The three months that we've just had are the warmest in approximately 120,000 years, so effectively human history," news agency AFP quoted C3S deputy director Samantha Burgess as saying. "Looking at the additional heat we have in the surface ocean, the probability is that 2023 will end up being the warmest year on record," Burgess said. The average global temperature recorded through the first eight months of 2023 is the second-hottest, with only 0.01C below the benchmark 2016 level. If the Northern Hemisphere has a "normal" winter, "we can almost virtually say that 2023 will be the warmest year that humanity has experienced," Burgess said. 'Climate breakdown has begun,' says Guterres United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that the climate was breaking down. “The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement. "Our planet has just endured a season of simmering -- the hottest summer on record. Climate breakdown has begun," Guterres said. "Scientists have long warned what our fossil fuel addiction will unleash," he added. "Our climate is imploding faster than we can cope, with extreme weather events hitting every corner of the planet." Guterres further said that the surging temperatures demand a surge in action. "Leaders must turn up the heat now for climate solutions," he said. Scientists react to C3S report "2023 is the year that climate records were not just broken but smashed," news agency AFP quoted Mark Maslin, a professor of climatology at University College London as saying. "Extreme weather events are now common and getting worse every year -- this is a wake-up call to international leaders." "Global warming continues because we have not stopped burning fossil fuels, it is that simple," said Friederike Otto, a climate scientist at Imperial College London. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (September 5) pledged USD 4.5 billion to invest in clean energy in Africa at a landmark climate summit aimed at project the continent's potential as a green powerhouse. The African Climate Summit is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to use the summit to shift the narrative on the region and is presenting transition to clean energy as a routine opportunity for Africa if it attracts enough financing to realise the potential.

The most significant pledge so far in the conference came on Tuesday with UAE announcing USD 4.5 billion. The country is slated to host COP28 Summit in Dubai in November-December.

Sultan Al Jaber, head of UAE's national oil company ADNOC and state-owned renewable energy company Masdar, said that the investment would "jumpstart a pipeline of bankable clean energy projects in this very important continent".&nbsp;

Jaber is also president of the COP28 climate summit. He said that a consortium including Masdar will help develop 15 gigawatts of clean power by 2030.

In 2022, Africa's renewable generation capacity was 56 GW in 2022 as per data with the International Renewable Energy Agency.

The three-day summit in Nairobi began on Monday. It has attracted heads of state, government and industry. Leaders from Mozambique and Tanzania have come as well. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US climate envoy John Kerry are in attendance as well.

The summit is being viewed as an event that is setting the tone for international diplomatic flurry before COP28 meeting.

A front-page healdine in Kenyan media said that the summit marked "Africa's moment".

However, the continent is facing huge challenges especially the mounting debt costs and dearth of finance. Though Africa has abundant natural resources, it attracts just three per cent of worldwide energy investments.

UN chief Antonio Guterres urged the world to help "make Africa a renewable energy superpower".&nbsp;

"Renewable energy could be the African miracle but we must make it happen," Guterres told government and industry leaders.&nbsp;

Guterres focused his words at G20 nations as well. The leaders from these countries are meeting in India for G20 Summit. Guterres told them to &nbsp;"assume your responsibilities" in the battle to reduce planet-warming emissions.  &nbsp; 
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A clean energy transition across the world's developing nations will be crucial in order to keep alive the Paris Agreement goal of capping global warming "well below" two degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, and 1.5C if possible. &nbsp;

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (September 5) pledged USD 4.5 billion to invest in clean energy in Africa at a landmark climate summit aimed at project the continent's potential as a green powerhouse.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday (September 5) pledged USD 4.5 billion to invest in clean energy in Africa at a landmark climate summit aimed at project the continent's potential as a green powerhouse. The African Climate Summit is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan President William Ruto has sought to use the summit to shift the narrative on the region and is presenting transition to clean energy as a routine opportunity for Africa if it attracts enough financing to realise the potential. The most significant pledge so far in the conference came on Tuesday with UAE announcing USD 4.5 billion. The country is slated to host COP28 Summit in Dubai in November-December. Sultan Al Jaber, head of UAE's national oil company ADNOC and state-owned renewable energy company Masdar, said that the investment would "jumpstart a pipeline of bankable clean energy projects in this very important continent". Jaber is also president of the COP28 climate summit. He said that a consortium including Masdar will help develop 15 gigawatts of clean power by 2030. In 2022, Africa's renewable generation capacity was 56 GW in 2022 as per data with the International Renewable Energy Agency. The three-day summit in Nairobi began on Monday. It has attracted heads of state, government and industry. Leaders from Mozambique and Tanzania have come as well. United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US climate envoy John Kerry are in attendance as well. The summit is being viewed as an event that is setting the tone for international diplomatic flurry before COP28 meeting. A front-page healdine in Kenyan media said that the summit marked "Africa's moment". However, the continent is facing huge challenges especially the mounting debt costs and dearth of finance. Though Africa has abundant natural resources, it attracts just three per cent of worldwide energy investments. UN chief Antonio Guterres urged the world to help "make Africa a renewable energy superpower". "Renewable energy could be the African miracle but we must make it happen," Guterres told government and industry leaders. Guterres focused his words at G20 nations as well. The leaders from these countries are meeting in India for G20 Summit. Guterres told them to "assume your responsibilities" in the battle to reduce planet-warming emissions.   A clean energy transition across the world's developing nations will be crucial in order to keep alive the Paris Agreement goal of capping global warming "well below" two degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, and 1.5C if possible.  (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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African leaders, through the African Union, are taking bold steps to make a powerful commitment to address the global warming crisis. The leaders are all set to sign a declaration on 6th September, at the inaugural Africa climate summit, taking place in Nairobi to present Africa as a solution to the crisis.

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