According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), all significant global climate records were surpassed in 2018, and the outlook for 2024 is bleak. The organization's chief issued a statement of particular concern regarding ocean temperatures and diminishing sea ice on Tuesday, March 19. According to the
UN News - Migratory species globally are facing critical challenges, with nearly half in decline and over 20 per cent threatened with extinction, a landmark UN report has pointed out. Of most concern is the threat to migratory fishes, with 97 per cent of the species
ASSOCIATED PRESS, DÁNICA COTO—Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. A record more than 4 million cases have been reported throughout
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) specialists have called the recently concluded 2023 hurricane season as one of the most tumultuous on record. With a staggering tally of 20 named storms, including seven hurricanes, three of which reached the formidable status of major hurricanes, this
ASSOCIATED PRESS, JON GAMBRELL AND MALAK HARB—The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks forcefully denied Wednesday a report alleging his nation planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals, a day before the summit was due to begin. Sultan al-Jaber, who also
Cooperation between regional and international public health entities, along with other stakeholders, has enhanced the implementation of climate-resilient health strategies in the small island developing states (SIDS) across the Caribbean. This is according to Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH). In a statement, CIMH
Dominica has become home to the world's inaugural protected sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of endangered sperm whales. Announced by the government on Monday, the marine protected area spans nearly 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) of the island nation's western waters, recognized as crucial nursing
UN NEWS—Next month’s UN climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must respond decisively to the gaps in the intranational community’s response climate crisis, Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohamed said on Monday. Ms. Mohammed, delivering opening remarks to a preparatory meeting, or Pre-Cop, being held in Abu
Hurricane Tammy is headed to the Bermuda after wreaking havoc with heavy rainfall in the northeastern Caribbean on Monday, marking its presence after making landfall in Barbuda. As of Wednesday morning, it has escalated to a Category 2 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph,
As Tropical Storm Tammy looms in the Atlantic, currently at 425 miles east-southeast of Guadeloupe, the Caribbean is advised be on alert for its 19th storm for the season. While the storm is presently moving westward, meteorologists predict a gradual turn to the west-northwest in the
