Pakistan grapples with dual flood crisis from rain and glacial melt
A new low-pressure system in India is expected to bring more rain, and the high temperatures also are causing glacial melt.
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WMO points to destructive loop of climate change and air pollution
Fossil fuel burning and other polluting human activities not only degrade air quality but also accelerate climate change.
Global economy dimmed by rising temps as worker productivity drops
New guidance from five decades of research reveals worker productivity declines 2-3% for every degree above 20°.
New megaflash lightning record exceeds distance of pilgrimage route
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Sand and dust storms intensify global health and economic crises
The World Meteorological Organization revealed these airborne hazards affect 330 million people in 150 countries.
Extreme temps grip Europe as heat islands increase risks for millions
Urgent early warning systems and urban heat protections are needed with extreme heat events becoming more frequent.
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French Riviera's ocean summit aims to prevent 'Wild West' lawlessness
The summit created momentum for the adoption of the first legally binding rules to better protect international waters.
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'Spiraling weather and climate impacts’ from record carbon levels
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U.N. chief warns Davos crowd of a 'rudderless' and overheating world
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Trump announces U.S. exit from climate treaty, U.N. health agency
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New system for sharing Earth monitoring data is operational
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