The 2024 Economist Impact report highlights the climate concerns of urban residents, noting that most cities are underprepared.
Category: Climate Risk
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Rapid Greening in Antarctic Peninsula Observed
As Antarctica experiences record warmth, it's undergoing a surprising transformation: vegetation is growing rapidly across the icy landscape.
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Data Show Global Cities Impact of 3°C Rise Trajectory
A 3°C warming trajectory by 2100, means cities will likely face more intense heat waves, increased energy demands, and higher disease risks.
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How Governments Can Lead Global Green Transition
With global temperatures hitting record highs, the UNEP 2023 report calls for stronger government climate pledges to avoid 2.9°C warming.
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Climate Change Fuels Food Inflation, Higher Cost Predicted
Find out how climate change fuels food inflation, with researchers predicting continued food price hikes through 2035.
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Is Climate Change Behind Major Category Hurricanes like Helene?
As climate change drives more intense hurricanes, the devastation Hurricane Helena caused is a stark reminder of what's to come.
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Is 1.6°C the Best-case Scenario for Limiting Warming?
A new study warns that even the most ambitious climate efforts may fall short, with only a 50% chance of limiting global warming to 1.6°C.
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Thwaites Glacier’s Melting Could Trigger Fatal Sea Level Rise
Scientists using underwater robots to study Thwaites Glacier dubbed the "Doomsday Glacier", reveal a faster-than-expected melt rate.
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Study Reveals Challenges in Sri Lanka’s Post-Disaster Recovery
Research delves into the recovery challenges Sri Lanka faced post-2016–2017 floods, offering crucial lessons for future disaster management.
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Rising Carbon Emissions Intensify Global Climate Change Impacts
The unprecedented rise in global temperatures and CO2 emissions in 2023 underscores the pressing challenge of mitigating climate change.