The UN's major climate summit has begun in Antalya, Turkey. Now, UN climate chief Simon Stiell is calling for a new way of thinking. "We must deal with the world as it is, not as we wish it were," he said in a speech.
SwedenRecurring heatwaves and extreme heat are posing new challenges for the fashion industry. Which materials and garments work best, and when should fall and winter collections be launched? H&M is one of several companies trying to find answers.
BusinessRecurring heat waves and extreme temperatures are also posing new challenges for the fashion industry. Which materials and garments work best, and when should fall and winter collections actually be launched? H&M is one of several companies trying to find the answers.
BusinessAustralia has become the last continent to report its first cases of H5N1 bird flu. The virus is spreading rapidly, and the extreme weather expected this summer could, in the worst-case scenario, create the perfect storm for the mass death of thousands of birds and other animals. “The worst, devastating scenario would be that we lose entire species,” says Darren Grover, a biodiversity expert at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
SwedenAustralia has become the last continent to report its first cases of H5N1 bird flu. The virus is spreading rapidly, and the expected extreme weather this summer could, in the worst-case scenario, create a perfect storm that kills thousands of birds and other animals. “The worst, most devastating scenario would be that we lose entire species,” says Darren Grover, a biodiversity expert at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
SwedenThe surface of the Pacific Ocean is already at record high temperatures, and the weather phenomenon El Niño appears to be developing into an extremely strong "super" variant. There is nothing to compare it with, says climate scientist Gustav Strandberg.
SwedenThe Earth’s water system is out of balance. Freshwater reserves are declining and most rivers have not been in balance for the past seven years, a new UN report shows. The main message is that water availability has decreased in recent years, says SMHI hydrologist Yeshewatesfa Hundecha.
SwedenThe El Niño weather phenomenon is in full swing and is expected to cause weather disruptions until at least February next year, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
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