The newly-elected British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has decided to ditch the COP27 climate summit by not visiting. Meanwhile, activists criticise Sunak's move.

WION Climate Tracker: Rishi Sunak ditches COP27 climate summit

Amid the ongoing alarms raised by environmentalists over climate change, the EU has proposed three new pollution laws. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: EU aims for 'zero pollution' in air and water by 2050

Wildfire continues to rage on Mount Kilimanjaro. High winds are intensifying mountain fires. Watch this report for all the details.

WION Climate Tracker: Wildfire continues on Mount Kilimanjaro

Emperor penguins have now become threatened species as newborn penguins drown due to poor sea ice conditions. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Emperor penguins now threatened species

Singapore is struggling with its slippery, hungry and angry Otters. Sea Otters raid homes for food and attack people in parks. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Singapore's slippery, hungry and angry Otters

Greenhouse emissions are at a record high and raised alarms from environmentalists. There has been the biggest Methane jump in 2021.

WION Climate Tracker | Biggest Methane jump in 2021: UN warns time is running out for Earth

A New NASA tool is detecting 'super emitters' of Methane. The tool is designed to study the effects of dust on climate change. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: New NASA tool detects 'super emitters' of Methane

Is German failure on the road to a renewable future? A German energy firm is dismantling wind turbines. The government on the other hand urged the energy firm to stop dismantling.

WION Climate Tracker: German failure on the road to a renewable future?

A new report has emerged that says Earth will become warmer above 2° C despite climate action. The report comes ahead of the COP27 summit.

WION Climate Tracker: Earth to warm above 2° C despite climate action

Egypt renewed the COP27 invite to King Charles III after Truss' resignation. Charles also attended last year's UN climate conference.

WION Climate Tracker: Egypt renews COP27 invite to King Charles III after Truss' resignation

WION Climate Tracker: Egypt renews COP27 invite to King Charles III

Some 300 firms have written an open letter to world leaders demanding strict policies to save biodiversity. Watch this report to know all the details.

WION Climate Tracker: Some 300 firms write an open letter to world leaders

This year we have witnessed immense climate around the world. From floods that put one-third of Pakistan under water to hurricanes and typhoons. V20 has said that rich countries must urgently develop a plan to assist countries suffering the ravages of extreme weather.

WION Climate Tracker: Rich countries must urgently help climate-threatened nations, says V20

In pics | Thousands of Australians evacuated as floods create a 'nerve wracking' situation in states

Air pollution particles, forever chemicals and microplastics have been affecting people especially those with respiratory disorders but now even a mother's protective womb is unable to save her little ones.

WION Climate Tracker | Research: Pollutants pose risk to baby boy's future sperm count

Environment ministers from about 50 countries will gather in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday for a "pre-COP27" climate summit, with rich nations likely to come under pressure to raise spending to combat climate change.

Environment ministers from about 50 countries will gather in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday for a "pre-COP27" climate summit, with rich nations likely to come under pressure to raise spending to combat climate change. The talks in the DRC's capital, Kinshasa, are informal but meant to allow various countries and green groups to take stock of political positions ahead of COP27 - the United Nations climate gathering of world leaders in Egypt next month. An opening ceremony will take place in the Congolese parliament building in Kinshasa, followed by discussions on mitigating climate change, and providing funding for countries already damaged by global heating and severe weather events. Delegates from about 50 countries are expected to attend the talks, including United States climate envoy John Kerry. "The emphasis will certainly be on support from industrialised countries to countries in the south," a Western diplomat recently told AFP. The last UN climate summit, COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021, reaffirmed the goal, agreed in Paris in 2015 - of limiting the rise in the Earth's average temperature to well below 2.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 C. That goal may already be beyond reach as the Earth's temperature is already 1.2 C higher than before the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century. Poorer countries had pushed at Glasgow for a financial mechanism to address losses and damage caused by climate change. But wealthier nations, the largest polluters, rejected the call and the participants agreed instead to start a "dialogue" on financial compensation for damages. Climate justice Egypt, which is hosting COP27, has made implementing the pledge to curb global heating the priority of the November summit. Poorer countries are again likely to remind their richer counterparts of the need to increase financial support. The latter have so far failed to deliver on their promise to provide $100 billion a year to help developing countries limit climate change. Demands for climate justice were front and centre of a protest in Kinshasa last month, where young Congolese activists chanted slogans and demanded that world leaders take swift action rather than repeat old promises. The Congolese government is also expected to drive home the message that it requires funding to protect its vast rainforests, which act as a carbon sink. Around 30 billion tonnes of carbon are stored across the Congo Basin, researchers estimated in a study for Nature in 2016. The figure is roughly equivalent to three years of global emissions. However, the central African nation in July launched an auction for 30 oil and gas blocs, ignoring warnings from environmentalists that exploiting them could harm ecosystems and release vast amounts of heat-trapping gases. One of the poorest countries in the world, the DRC argues that drilling for oil and gas could help diversify its economy and benefit the Congolese people. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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One of the most powerful hurricane in the history of US has stormed into Florida's South-West coast. Hurricane Ian which made landfall in Florida as a category 4 storm has now weakened to category 3 storm.

WION Climate Tracker | Hurricane Ian weakens to Category 3 after making landfall in Florida

In pics | Devastating hurricane Ian hits Cuba, heading towards Florida

An open letter from climate activist groups on Tuesday (Sept 27) warned governments worldwide that they must step up climate action or face legal actions.

With numerous legal disputes going on to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, experts state that more cases are being brought to attention urging governments to reduce fossil fuel pollution and to court actions over companies' false claims about their products.

The letter read, "Governments of the world: your delay is costing lives. Strong action is needed now to protect people and the planet. If you continue to fail us, we will continue to turn to the courts to demand accountability," AFP reported.

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It further warned that the planet is on the verge of its most significant intergenerational violation of human rights in its history, with the filing of over 80 legal actions against governments from the Netherlands to Brazil.

A survey of climate legal claims stated that since 1986, nearly a quarter of 2,000 climate claims have been filed. It was further discovered that since 2005, nearly 80 such actions were taken, with 30 new cases in the year 2021.&nbsp;

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However, one successful instance of this was Urgenda's 2019 victory in Dutch courts that forced the government to reduce green gas emissions by 25 per cent by the year 2020.&nbsp;

The US Supreme Court in June of this year declared that the main environmental agency of the government cannot set broad limitations on greenhouse gases.&nbsp;

Campaigners claim that as governments hasten the transition away from fossil fuels, energy companies are now turning to international arbitration to recover their investments.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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An open letter from climate activist groups on Tuesday (Sept 27) warned governments worldwide that they must step up climate action or face legal actions. With numerous legal disputes going on to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, experts state that more cases are being brought to attention urging governments to reduce fossil fuel pollution and to court actions over companies' false claims about their products.

An open letter from climate activist groups on Tuesday (Sept 27) warned governments worldwide that they must step up climate action or face legal actions. With numerous legal disputes going on to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment, experts state that more cases are being brought to attention urging governments to reduce fossil fuel pollution and to court actions over companies' false claims about their products. The letter read, "Governments of the world: your delay is costing lives. Strong action is needed now to protect people and the planet. If you continue to fail us, we will continue to turn to the courts to demand accountability," AFP reported. Also read | Climate change may create obstacles in the manner we observe sky: Study It further warned that the planet is on the verge of its most significant intergenerational violation of human rights in its history, with the filing of over 80 legal actions against governments from the Netherlands to Brazil. A survey of climate legal claims stated that since 1986, nearly a quarter of 2,000 climate claims have been filed. It was further discovered that since 2005, nearly 80 such actions were taken, with 30 new cases in the year 2021. Also read | Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Philippines, coastal communities evacuated However, one successful instance of this was Urgenda's 2019 victory in Dutch courts that forced the government to reduce green gas emissions by 25 per cent by the year 2020. The US Supreme Court in June of this year declared that the main environmental agency of the government cannot set broad limitations on greenhouse gases. Campaigners claim that as governments hasten the transition away from fossil fuels, energy companies are now turning to international arbitration to recover their investments. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Climate activists warn governments worldwide to boost climate actions or face 'legal' actions

On Sunday (September 18), thousands of people were in shelters as the strong typhoon Nanmadol moved towards the area, prompting authorities to urge nearly three million people to evacuate.

No reports of damage or injuries have been reported so far in the region, an official in conversation with AFP said. He further stated that the rain and winds are getting stronger and the typhoon is expected to land in Kyushu by Sunday evening.&nbsp;

According to local authorities and transport utilities services, 25,680 homes in Kagoshima and neighbouring cities were already without electricity as of Sunday morning.

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The southern Kyushu town of Kagoshima has received a special warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a situation sent once every few years. The weather agency stated high winds, storm surges, and torrential rain might pose a great danger to the area. It further warned locals to take maximum care.

Kagoshima officials reported that over 8,500 people are already housed in regional shelters.

Bullet train operations and flights have been halted in the region, along with regional railway lines.

According to the government's Fire and Disaster Management Agency, 2.9 million homes in Kyushu have received evacuation aid thus far.

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A similar typhoon incident happened in 2019 and in 2018. Typhoon Hagibis 2019 smashed into the South Asian country, claimed&nbsp;lives of nearly 100 people, and injured several others, along with some infrastructural damage.

Typhoon Jebi caused Kansai airport in Osaka to close in 2018, killing 14 people. Floods and landslides during this year claimed the lives of over 200 people in the west region of the country during the country's rainy season.

Around 20 typhoons hit Japan annually, and the country is perpetually in typhoon season.

Scientists predict that climate change will become more intense and frequent with the increasing severity of storms, heat waves, and flash floods.

(With inputs from agencies)

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On Sunday (September 18), thousands of people were in shelters as the strong typhoon Nanmadol moved towards the area, prompting authorities to urge nearly three million people to evacuate.

On Sunday (September 18), thousands of people were in shelters as the strong typhoon Nanmadol moved towards the area, prompting authorities to urge nearly three million people to evacuate. No reports of damage or injuries have been reported so far in the region, an official in conversation with AFP said. He further stated that the rain and winds are getting stronger and the typhoon is expected to land in Kyushu by Sunday evening. According to local authorities and transport utilities services, 25,680 homes in Kagoshima and neighbouring cities were already without electricity as of Sunday morning. Also read | Watch: Most destructive tropical 'super typhoon' in decades to strike southern Japan The southern Kyushu town of Kagoshima has received a special warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), a situation sent once every few years. The weather agency stated high winds, storm surges, and torrential rain might pose a great danger to the area. It further warned locals to take maximum care. Kagoshima officials reported that over 8,500 people are already housed in regional shelters. Bullet train operations and flights have been halted in the region, along with regional railway lines. According to the government's Fire and Disaster Management Agency, 2.9 million homes in Kyushu have received evacuation aid thus far. Also read | Typhoon Muifa makes second landfall on China's east coast A similar typhoon incident happened in 2019 and in 2018. Typhoon Hagibis 2019 smashed into the South Asian country, claimed lives of nearly 100 people, and injured several others, along with some infrastructural damage. Typhoon Jebi caused Kansai airport in Osaka to close in 2018, killing 14 people. Floods and landslides during this year claimed the lives of over 200 people in the west region of the country during the country's rainy season. Around 20 typhoons hit Japan annually, and the country is perpetually in typhoon season. Scientists predict that climate change will become more intense and frequent with the increasing severity of storms, heat waves, and flash floods. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The precise carbon pawprint of our pets is the source of scientific debate but one thing is becoming increasingly clear: lovable, they may be, cats and dogs have an impact on the planet. So what can you do to reduce their carbon pawprint? Molly Gambhir tells you.

WION Fineprint | Is your adorable puppy as bad for the planet as a gas-guzzling SUV?

US states are staring at dry, arid future as Colorado river reservoirs are drying up faster than usual. Meanwhile, 7 states signed an agreement to divide waters of Colorado in 1922.

WION Climate Tracker: US States stare at a dry, arid future | What went wrong with the Colorado pact

From heat waves to droughts, West Asia is at the forefront of climate change so now some countries are trying to tackle this artificially like the UAE, it is turning to cloud seeding for artificial rainfall as the demand for water is shooting up in the gulf nation.

WION Climate Tracker: UAE turns to Science to squeeze more rainfall from clouds

Early estimates place the cost of Pakistan's recent devastating floods at more than $10 billion, the country's planning minister said on Monday, adding that the international community has a duty to assist Pakistan in coping with the consequences of human-caused climate change.

At least 1,000 people have died in recent weeks as a result of unprecedented flash floods brought on by historic monsoon rains that destroyed roads, crops, infrastructure, and bridges. This represents more than 33 million people, or over 15% of the 220 million inhabitants in the country.

The climate change minister has called the situation a "climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic proportions."

"I think it is going to be huge. So far, (a) very early, preliminary estimate is that it is big, it is higher than $10 billion," Ahsan Iqbal told Reuters in an interview.

"So far we have lost 1,000 human lives. There is damage to almost nearly one million houses," Iqbal said at his office.

"People have actually lost their complete livelihood."

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Iqbal deemed the recent floods to be worse than the floods that struck Pakistan in 2010, for which the UN had made its largest-ever disaster appeal.

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In the near future, the country would face severe food shortages, according to the minister, who predicted that it may take five years to reconstruct and restore the country.

Miftah Ismail, the finance minister, suggested that India be used as a source for vegetables to help the nation's food shortages.

Long periods of no trade have existed between the two neighbouring nations.

"We can consider importing vegetables from India," Ismail told local Geo News TV, adding other possible sources of food imports included Turkey and Iran.

Due to flooded fields and inaccessible highways, food prices have already skyrocketed.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/indian-pm-modi-expresses-grief-at-pakistan-flood-situation-reports-suggest-country-might-extend-assistance-511336">India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the devastation caused by the floods</a>.

(With inputs from agencies)

Also WATCH |&nbsp;Pakistan to get $1.17 billion immediate aid from IMF amid crumbling economy, catastrophic floods

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Early estimates place the cost of Pakistan's recent devastating floods at more than $10 billion, the country's planning minister said on Monday, adding that the international community has a duty to assist Pakistan in coping with the consequences of human-caused climate change.

Early estimates place the cost of Pakistan's recent devastating floods at more than $10 billion, the country's planning minister said on Monday, adding that the international community has a duty to assist Pakistan in coping with the consequences of human-caused climate change. At least 1,000 people have died in recent weeks as a result of unprecedented flash floods brought on by historic monsoon rains that destroyed roads, crops, infrastructure, and bridges. This represents more than 33 million people, or over 15% of the 220 million inhabitants in the country. The climate change minister has called the situation a "climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic proportions." "I think it is going to be huge. So far, (a) very early, preliminary estimate is that it is big, it is higher than $10 billion," Ahsan Iqbal told Reuters in an interview. "So far we have lost 1,000 human lives. There is damage to almost nearly one million houses," Iqbal said at his office. "People have actually lost their complete livelihood." 📝🇵🇰Pakistan army conducts rescue operation from floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Pak army helicopter conducts a rescue operation to evacuate flood victims in the lower Kohistan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, as the death toll from this year's monsoon has topped 1,000. pic.twitter.com/LpfC5fraTb — worldnews24u (@worldnews24u) August 29, 2022 × Iqbal deemed the recent floods to be worse than the floods that struck Pakistan in 2010, for which the UN had made its largest-ever disaster appeal. Also read | Explained: Pakistan's fatal flooding has hallmarks of global warming In the near future, the country would face severe food shortages, according to the minister, who predicted that it may take five years to reconstruct and restore the country. Miftah Ismail, the finance minister, suggested that India be used as a source for vegetables to help the nation's food shortages. Long periods of no trade have existed between the two neighbouring nations. "We can consider importing vegetables from India," Ismail told local Geo News TV, adding other possible sources of food imports included Turkey and Iran. Due to flooded fields and inaccessible highways, food prices have already skyrocketed. India Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was saddened by the devastation caused by the floods. (With inputs from agencies) Also WATCH | Pakistan to get $1.17 billion immediate aid from IMF amid crumbling economy, catastrophic floods

Pakistan floods cost at least $10 billion: Planning minister

Melting Glaciers are revealing secrets buried in ice. The Aletsch Glacier is one of the largest in Europe's Alps mountain range. In 1968, an aircraft crashed in a glacier, the wreckage was never found. The plane wreckage was finally uncovered in August after over a century due to climate change.

WION Climate Tracker: Stonehenge emerges from parched seabed; 60s plane-wreckage found as glacier melts

The glaciers from five alpines are predicted to melt in the next 15 years. Germany's glaciers are facing particular tough times compared with neighbours. Climate change is making it tough for glaciers to survive.

WION Climate Tracker: Germany's highest peak melts dramatically

China issued its first National drought alert of the year as the country battles with scorching temperatures and a heat wave across the basin of China's longest river, the Yangtze River basin.

WION Climate Tracker | Reports: 66 rivers dries up in China; dry spell to last till September

Heavy rain ahs been lashing Himachal Pradesh since Friday. Maximum damage has been reported from Mandi, Kangra and Chamba. Landslides and flash floods killed 22 people.

WION Climate Tracker: Incessant rains batter Himachal Pradesh; flash floods kill 22 people

World war 2 bomb had been discovered due to the drying up of Po river. Italy is facing the worst drought in over 70 years and they've also declared a state of emergency in areas around the Po river.

WION Climate Tracker: World War 2 bomb emerges due to drying of Po river

Europe has now been battered by powerful storms and 12 people have died. Most of the deaths were a result of falling trees. Meanwhile, mobile homes have been damaged in Corsica.

WION Climate Tracker: Powerful storms kill 12 in Europe

The US Senate has passed Democrats' $750 billion health care, tax and climate bill, in a significant victory for President Joe Biden and his party.

US Senate passes Democrats' sweeping climate, health and tax bill

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