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Rise in global warming may lead to increase in heatwave duration: Study
The longest heatwaves will see the greatest acceleration in extending in duration, and the frequency of the most extreme heat waves will increase the most, the study found Image for representational purposes only (File Pic) A new study has...

In Indonesia, a start-up captures coolants to stop global warming
This photo taken on June 10, 2025 shows a team of technicians from climate startup Recoolit working to capture emissions from a large AC unit in the basement of a housing complex in Jakarta. In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded...

‘Significant’ risk of Amazon forest dieback if global warming overshoots 1.5°C
Dieback would see large numbers of trees die, shifting the lush rainforest into a dry savannah. The research, published in Nature Climate Change, assesses the impact of “overshooting” the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement on the Amazon and...

World AFP In Indonesia, a start-up captures coolants to stop global warming
In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded by the silver piping of the air-conditioning system, Indonesian technician Ari Sobaruddin is doing his part to tackle climate change. Ari and his colleagues will spend 12 hours capturing AC...

Study casts further doubt on the voluntary carbon market
A major global carbon market is facing renewed scrutiny with a new study questioning the credibility of auditors who decide the validity of projects that claim to help fight climate change. Auditors are a key part of the world’s voluntary carbon...

Citing Trump, New York cancels offshore wind transmission project
ALBANY, New York — President Donald Trump’s quest to stop “windmills” in the ocean has led New York to abandon a major transmission project intended to support offshore wind. The decision to cancel the proposed investment is an acknowledgment that...
7 summer skin care tips you should never skip
Summer feels like freedom. Long days, beach trips, sundresses, iced drinks. But while you're out soaking up the sunshine, your skin is quietly dealing with a storm UV exposure, sweat, pollution, dehydration, and sometimes, neglect. The truth is,...

FIFA faces heat as climate challenge puts World Cup in hot seat
The recent FIFA Club World Cup held across 11 American cities was not just a showcase of global football talent but a blistering warning about the escalating dangers of playing in extreme heat – a challenge set to intensify at next year’s World...

Mike Hankin dreamed Baltimore could have a swimmable harbor. He thinks it’s close.
Not that long ago, the concept of swimming in Baltimore’s harbor seemed like a joke. Its waters were perennially plagued by discharges from the city’s sewage treatment plants and laden with historical pollution from the factories and industrial...

Man charged with hijacking plane, causing fighter jets to scramble
A Canadian man has been charged with hijacking a small plane after he caused a security scare at Vancouver's airport this week. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Thursday Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking, constituting...

Every 1°C of global warming linked to higher rates of intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence is predicted to increase by 4.7 per cent for every 1°C rise in global temperature, a recent study from the UN has found. According to the latest UN Spotlight Initiative, a high-impact program to end violence against women...

CLIMATE CULT ORGANIZATION OAS says global warming is about to burn up earth and anyone who disagrees must be CENSORED 100 PERCENT
CLIMATE CULT ORGANIZATION OAS says global warming is about to burn up earth and anyone who disagrees must be CENSORED 100 PERCENT The Ponzi scheming never ends. In a sweeping new legal opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) has...

Gas flaring hits highest level in nearly two decades
The amount of natural gas flared worldwide reached its highest level last year since 2007, the World Bank said, highlighting the challenge of reducing the carbon-emitting practice. Flaring — or burning off excess natural gas that accompanies oil...

Arkansas Trucking Industry Cheers Rollback of California Emissions Rules
(Shutterstock) A battle brewing between the state of California, the trucking industry and the federal government will now head to federal court. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta, both Democrats, filed a lawsuit in...

Heatwave durations accelerating faster than global warming, study finds
Summary: As global temperatures rise, the world’s most intense heatwaves are not just getting longer – they’re lengthening at an accelerating pace. A study published in Nature Geoscience reveals that the duration of extreme heatwaves increases...

African Development Fund Supports Climate-Resilient Rice Value Chains Across West Africa
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) ( ), the concessional funding window of the African Development Bank Group ( ), on 17 July 2025 approved a $9.44 million grant for the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)...

Study reveals accelerated lengthening of heat waves due to global warming
Dr. Michael Drake, President | Official websiteDr. Michael Drake, President | Official website New research published in Nature Geoscience indicates that heat waves are expected to become not only hotter and longer but also accelerate with each...
UCLA Study: Duration of Heat Waves Accelerating Faster Than Global Warming
While millions of Americans swelter under heat warnings from the National Weather Service, new research finds that not only will climate change make heat waves hotter and longer, but the lengthening of heat waves will accelerate with each...

Global warming and climate change – a real-life horror movie!
A drawing Jianna Kapoor did about climate change when she was about seven years old. Image supplied By Times’ Junior Journalist Jianna Kapoor Imagine a world where each scorching day gets hotter and hotter, millions of animals vanish in the blink...

Column – Global warming is a threat to all
Column – Global warming is a threat to all Published 4:05 pm Tuesday, July 8, 2025 By Chris Quilpa As summertime is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, what can we do to help protect us and the earth from global warming? I’d like to share...