Climate change is causing successive years of drought, forcing rural families in the horn of Africa deeper into poverty and hunger, and that's according to the United Nations. In Kenya, women who would normally work in agriculture, are resorting to grueling labour to keep their children fed and in school. here's a report.

World of Africa: Women crush ballast to make ends meet

Scotland has banned use of desflurane, an anaesthetic which poses a tremendous threat to the environment. In doing so, Scotland has become first country in the world to take such a step.

Scotland first to ban anaesthetic agent having global warming potential

Thermal expansion of seawater, glacier and ice-sheet melt and changes in groundwater storage are among the factors that have contributed in the rise in global sea level by about 20 cm over the past century, a new study published in a British journal has highlighted with a warning.

A warning on ice sheets collapse at both poles in new study

The Rideau Canal Skateway, which is a 7.8-kilometre long (5-mile) stretch of frozen water and is an iconic tourist place as well as a mode of transport in the capital city of Canada, is likely to remain closed for the first time since it was built in 1971.

For the first time in 52 years, world’s longest skating rink to close due to global warming

Climate change is causing all sorts of visible changes around us. From the increased intensity of storms to melting glaciers, the effects are very apparent. Now another such development has made scientists take note.

Antarctic ice registers record low for second year

Representatives from 193 member nations of the United Nations convened on Monday (February 20) in the United States city of New York and for the next two weeks will negotiate its long-awaited treaty to protect the world’s oceans.

Explained | UN ocean treaty talks resume: Why the deal to protect the world’s oceans is so important

Have you ever thought of dust as a solution to global warming? Not some ordinary amount of dust. Experts say massive tons of dust particles could reduce earthbound sunlight by 1 to 2 percent. Paving way for a cooler and sustainable earth.

Lunar dust to make a sustainable earth

The people living in the Swiss canton of Valais have been habituated to seeing snow-clad mountainsides in winter and ones filled with edelweiss flowers in summer.

Global warming: Cacti colonise Swiss mountainsides as snow cover recedes, threaten biodiversity

Summer is coming. At least in half the world. Those soon to be in the grip of sweaty months may be busy in making plans of an escape. Whatever these plans are, they may just not be enough to stop the greatest temperature rise phenomenon.

Scientists propose mining Moon dust, using it to shield Earth from harsh Sun to curb global warming

A new study assisted by artificial intelligence has revealed that the Earth will breach the 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold over industrial levels within the next decade.

Earth will exceed 1.5 degree Celsius warming threshold in the next decade: Study

The El Nino climate phenomenon later this year may make 2023 to record ‘off the charts’ temperatures causing unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. The El Nino refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures.

El Nino’s 2023 return to give ‘off the charts’ rise in global temperatures

Requiring fossil fuel companies to pay to clean up their carbon emissions could help curb dangerous global warming at a relatively affordable cost, a study says. Watch this report to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Study: Fossil fuel companies should be accountable for polluting

According to a report by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), published on Tuesday the last eight years have been the warmest on record despite the La Niña weather pattern, a Spanish word that translates to “little girl” and is referred to as “a cold event”.

Last eight years have been the warmest on record across the world: Report

A study, published in the journal Science on Thursday, found that 80 per cent, or 4 out of every 5 glaciers, would likely disappear by the end of this century at current climate change trends.

4 out of 5 glaciers projected to disappear by 2100, study finds

The past eight years are on track to be the eight warmest on record, fuelled by ever-rising greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat. Watch this report to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: 2013-2022 global temperature estimated around 1.14 Degree Celsius

The threat posed by climate change to biodiversity is expected to increase, yet thriving ecosystems also have the capacity to help reduce the impacts of climate change.

WION Climate Tracker: Biodiversity suffers from global warming

The world is heating up and the consequences of it can be seen across the globe even the remotest of places. Now, let's see an aviator is racing against time to photograph all of Earth's glaciers.

Global Warming: Aviator races to photograph all glaciers

Climate change can now be the major reason in increase in rainbow occurrence. This is due to global warming which is projecting to result in less snow and more rain. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Climate Change could lead to more rainbow occurrence

Climate change is making a large-scale impact on the declining populations of trout fishes. It seems that their future is in danger due to the global warming. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Global warming posing danger to the Trout fishes

Activists are using court to compel nations and companies to act on climate change. Reportedly, 90 firms are responsible for devastating climate change. Fossil Fuel firms say casual link to damages is unprovable.

WION Climate Tracker:  Is Climate Litigation the way forward?

The European Union on Sunday announced an agreement for a major reform to overhaul the bloc's carbon market. The historic deal which aims to lower emissions and invest in climate-friendly technologies was unveiled by member states and MPs on Sunday.

European Union agrees upon a major reform to overhaul its carbon market

A new research has shown that compostable bags generate twice as much global warming impact to plastic and paper and is around 2.5 times worse than traditional virgin plastic for carbon emissions. Watch this to know more.

Compostable bags generate more global warming to plastic and paper

As temperatures fall to -17C, Britain prepares for the 'big refreeze'

Five Trillion plastic bags are used worldwide every year. Big brands set to miss plastic sustainability targets. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker | Global brands fail to tackle plastic waste?

global-warming

Global Warming, News on Global Warming, stories on Global Warming, articles on Global Warming, Global Warming stories at Wion, Global Warming news, Global Warming latest news