July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record 31/7/2023

July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, U.N. Secretary-general António Guterres said on Thursday after scientists said it was on track to be the world's hottest month on record. ...more

UAE minister says 'climate-friendly' school meals to be unveiled at Cop28 28/7/2023

The UAE's Environment Minister says “climate-friendly” school meals can help to protect the planet. ...more

Effects of climate change increasing in Asia, WMO says 28/7/2023

Extreme weather events ranging from droughts to large-scale floods and other effects of climate change are on the rise in Asia and bound to affect food security and the continent's ecosystems, the World Meteorological Organization said. ...more

Climate change lawsuits more than double in 5 years as impacts hit home 28/7/2023

The number of court cases related to climate change has more than doubled in five years as impacts ranging from shrinking water resources to dangerous heatwaves hit home for millions, a report said on Thursday. ...more

Global standards launched to boost $2 bln voluntary carbon market 28/7/2023

A global initiative designed to grow the $2 billion market for carbon offsets outlined criteria for new voluntary standards on Thursday, and hopes to issued labelled credits by the end of the year to bring transparency to the unregulated marketplace. ...more

Will the Gulf Stream really collapse by 2025? 28/7/2023

The Gulf Stream system of warm ocean currents could collapse as early as 2025, a scientific study has warned. ...more

EU achieves ambitious climate regulations for shipping 27/7/2023

After two years of intense negotiations, today the EU has adopted the final rules for climate-neutral shipping, as proposed in the ambitious climate package “Fit for 55”. Particularly, the requirement for the climate footprint of fuels, with the adoption of FuelEU Maritime, is crucial to achieving climate-neutral shipping by 2050. Additionally, the EU has established regulations for shore power in ports. ...more

IMF increasingly worried about 'material' impact of climate change on economies 27/7/2023

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday called for better coordinated efforts to address the causes of climate change, warning extreme weather is posing material risks to countries globally, especially developing economies already saddled with high debts. ...more

Ocean temperatures around South Florida hit hot-tub levels 27/7/2023

The surface ocean temperature in and around the Florida Keys soared to typical hot tub levels this week, amid recent warnings from global weather monitors about the dangerous impact of warming waters on ecosystems and extreme weather events. ...more

NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation 27/7/2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visited Brazilian space research center INPE on Wednesday and proposed extending satellite partnerships with the United States to help monitor and prevent destruction of the Amazon rainforest. ...more