Maui's catastrophic wildfires scorch over 150,000 acres. Are there links between climate change, extreme weather, and these wildfires?
Tag: climate change
Climate Change Issue – Averting the Colorado River Water Crisis
The Colorado River faces historically low water levels due to years of drought, overuse, and climate change. Learn about what this entails.
Hamburg Findings – Reducing to 1.5°C Global Warming Limit Not Plausible
Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook finds that the world is not on track to limit global warming to 1.5°C despite the Paris Agreement goals.
Climate Resilience Collaborative Launched
The University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group and nine partner organisations launch the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative.
How Asia and the Pacific Can Build Resilience
Disaster management and preparation in the Asia-Pacific significantly reduced fatalities and losses from natural and biological disasters.
The Importance of Scaling Up Locally-led Climate Adaptation
Know the value of locally-led climate adaptation actions, their implications on local communities empowerment in making adaptation efforts.
Climate Change and Recent Extreme Events
We have experienced extreme climate events worldwide in mid-2021. Climate scientists predict more to come. Does climate change have a role?
Severe Flooding Hits NZ and European Countries
In less than two months apart, torrential rains swept across the country and brought with it record floods that devastated properties.
Engaging the Disadvantaged Youth in Climate Adaptation Planning
In a study published in April 2021, Davis and Hügel explored the extent of participation in climate adaptation planning of disadvantaged youth in Ireland.
Vertical Forest for Future Cities
Vertical forests are high rise buildings that incorporate trees and plants in urban design, which Italian architect Stefano Boeri pioneered.