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Warning signs on climate flashing bright red—top scientists

June 19, 2025, 7:20 AM

Paris, France—From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in unchartered territory, more...

Longer exposure, more pollen: Climate change worsens allergies

June 19, 2025, 12:00 AM

“Climate change affects allergy patients in multiple ways, according to a 2023 report by the WMO” PARIS – Runny nose, itching eyes, worsening asthma symptoms...

Confronting climate change

May 31, 2025, 12:10 AM

THIS week, during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flipped a commitment to push for evidence-based solutions in tackling the...

Climate change extended extreme heat for half the world—study

May 30, 2025, 3:29 PM

Washington, United States—Half the global population endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study...

UK to build new reservoirs as climate change sparks drought fears

May 29, 2025, 6:35 AM

London, United Kingdom—The UK government said Wednesday it will step in to fast-track the building of two new reservoirs, amid drought fears as England was...

UN says 70% chance that 2025-2029 average warming will top 1.5C

May 28, 2025, 12:56 PM

Geneva, Switzerland—The United Nations warned Wednesday there is a 70 percent chance that average warming from 2025 to 2029 will exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius...

Microsoft AI weather forecast faster, cheaper, truer—study

May 22, 2025, 8:58 PM

Paris, France—Microsoft has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that beats current forecasting methods in tracking air quality, weather patterns, and climate-addled tropical storms, according...

Flood-stricken residents in Maguindanao del Sur reach over 200K

May 22, 2025, 1:34 PM

Intense floods caused by the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) weather system already affected more than 200,000 residents in Maguindanao del Sur, the National Disaster...

Big Canada wildfire kills two, 1,000 evacuated

May 15, 2025, 8:55 AM

Montreal, Canada—A major wildfire burning in central Canada has killed two people, police said Wednesday, and forced 1,000 more to evacuate their homes, kicking off...

Over 84,000 people affected by Somalia floods since mid-April: UN

May 14, 2025, 6:56 AM

Nairobi, Kenya—More than 84,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Somalia since mid-April, the United Nations said Tuesday, leaving at least 17 people...

Over 83-m people internally displaced worldwide in 2024

May 13, 2025, 9:00 PM

GENEVA—Raging conflicts, disasters and worsening climate change displaced tens of millions of people within their own countries last year, a new record, monitors said...

Private firms urged to lead climate efforts

May 12, 2025, 6:45 PM

The private sector must step up efforts and lead the fight against climate change to bring about a sustainable future. The Climate Change Commission (CCC)...

Global temperatures stuck at record highs

May 8, 2025, 9:15 PM

PARIS – Global temperatures were stuck at near-record highs in April, the EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday, extending an unprecedented heat streak and...

SUSTAINABLE FARMING

May 5, 2025, 8:05 PM

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. (center) underscores the urgent need for the Philippines to adopt sustainable farming practices in light of intensifying challenges...

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