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Morocco ramps up scientific planning to mitigate flood risks

Morocco faces growing challenges from floods, intensified by climate change and mounting pressures on natural resources. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasized the urgent need for proactive planning and preventive strategies to protect both residents and property. Speaking via......

UN faces global challenges at 80th General Assembly amid new geopolitical shifts

As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, world leaders convene at the General Assembly to address escalating conflicts, financial instability, and transformative global issues. The summit, held against the backdrop of wars, climate crises, and advancing technologies, aims to foster international......

Ice found to dissolve iron more effectively than water, study reveals

Scientists at Umeå University have discovered that ice can dissolve iron minerals more efficiently than liquid water, shedding light on why Arctic rivers are turning a rusty orange as climate change accelerates permafrost thaw. This groundbreaking research, published in the Proceedings of the National......

UN applauds Morocco’s solar leadership, urges Africa to embrace climate opportunities

The United Nations has recognized Morocco as a leader in renewable energy, urging African countries to capitalize on economic opportunities tied to ambitious climate initiatives. Highlighting the Ouarzazate solar complex, also known as the NOOR complex, the UN described it as a model of how national......

Europe’s extreme summer weather triggers €43bn in losses, with risks set to rise

Europe’s violent summer of extreme weather has inflicted short-term economic losses of at least €43 billion, according to a new analysis by economists from the University of Mannheim and the European Central Bank. The figure, equivalent to 0.26% of the EU’s economic output in 2024, is......

Rising temperatures linked to more sodas and ice cream among Americans

Climate change may worsen public health in the United States by increasing the consumption of sugary foods and drinks, according to a new study published Monday. Researchers warn that higher temperatures encourage Americans to consume more sodas, juices, and frozen desserts, especially among lower-income......

Australia needs $530bn investment to reach 2035 climate target

Australia would need as much as $530 billion in capital investment to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% by 2035, according to new modelling commissioned by the Business Council of Australia. The analysis, carried out by consultancy firm McKinsey, examined three possible scenarios for......

Climate Change: Guterres urges to maintain 1.5-Degree limit

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for maintaining the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a commitment made under the Paris Agreement in 2015. “As the UN Climate Conference in Brazil approaches, the world must act faster to......

Portugal on alert over high wildfire risk

The Portuguese government declared a nationwide alert on Saturday due to the very high risk of wildfires expected in the coming days as a heatwave hits the Iberian Peninsula. “The upcoming week will be challenging,” warned Interior Minister Maria Lucia Amaral. Portugal and neighboring Spain......