China's flood season starts 'stronger, earlier than usual' in southern regions

2024-06-02T18:14+0200globaltimes (en)

Residents drive in a heavy rain in Guangzhou, South China 's Guangdong Province on June 1, 2024. Photo: VCG China entered its general flood season on Saturday, with the flooding in the southern region already in full swing, according to the Ministry of Water Resources (MWR), while an expert told the....

A Water Crisis Is on the Horizon. The World Must Take Action

2024-05-31T16:52+0200iai-it (en)

The Angkor. The Mayans. The Indus Valley. A common element played a crucial role in the rise and fall of these ancient civilisations: water. Their ability to control, manage, and utilise water, through intricate networks of reservoirs, canals and storage facilities, allowed them to build thriving societies.

A Water Crisis Is on the Horizon. The World Must Take Action

2024-05-31T13:58+0200iai-en (en)

The Angkor. The Mayans. The Indus Valley. A common element played a crucial role in the rise and fall of these ancient civilisations: water. Their ability to control, manage, and utilise water, through intricate networks of reservoirs, canals and storage facilities, allowed them to build thriving societies.

Atmosphere, Vol. 15, Pages 667: Assessment of Satellite Products in Estimating Tropical Cyclone Remote Precipitation over the Yangtze River Delta Region

2024-05-31T11:50+0200mdpi (en)

The generation of a TRP event is complex and typically occurs in regions located more than one thousand kilometers away from the typhoon center. The rainfall may be neglected or underestimated due to the long distance away from the typhoon center, leading to considerable uncertainty in the TRP prediction associated with typhoons.

Global Cloud Seeding Industry Research 2024-2029: Increasing Investments in R&D, Growing Integration of Remote Sensing and Weather Modeling, Expansion into New Markets – ResearchAndMarkets.com

2024-05-31T11:01+0200oilnow (en)

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global Cloud Seeding market value stood at US$135.17 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$192.73 million by 2029. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.95% over the projected period of 2024-2029.

A Beginner’s Guide to Rainwater Harvesting

2024-05-31T09:37+0200treehugger (en)

Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting and storing rain for reuse, rather than letting the water run off and be absorbed into the ground or channeled into drains, streams, or rivers. It is one of the easiest ways to conserve water at home while also lowering your bills.

Global Cloud Seeding Industry Research 2024-2029: Increasing Investments in R&D, Growing Integration of Remote Sensing and Weather Modeling, Expansion into New Markets - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2024-05-31T00:32+0200lelezard (en)

The report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global Cloud Seeding market value stood at US$135.17 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$192.73 million by 2029. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.95% over the projected period of 2024-2029.

La desaparición silenciosa de los pastizales amenaza el clima, la alimentación y el bienestar de miles de millones de personas, alerta la CNULD

2024-05-30T02:10+0200reliefWeb (es)

Los pastizales cubren el 54% de las tierras del mundo; hasta el 50% están degradados, poniendo en peligro una sexta parte del suministro de alimentos de la humanidad y un tercio de las reservas de carbono del planeta. El informe de la CNULD marca el camino para restaurar y gestionar mejor los pastizales e insta a proteger el pastoreo.

Tanzania's dams: flood risk depends on how they're planned and operated

2024-05-29T16:58+0200nigeriasun (en)

The 20th century also saw the dominance of an ideology trumpeting the power of these dams - and their electricity - to transform Tanzania's economy into an industrialised society. The long-planned Stiegler's Gorge Dam, in particular, which was recently renamed the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project , captured these development dreams.

En Bolivia, la industria del hierro se abre paso en los humedales del Pantanal

2024-05-29T15:41+0200erbol (es)

LA REGIÓN. En pleno Pantanal boliviano se encuentra uno de los yacimientos de hierro más grandes del mundo: el Mutún . Un sistema de colinas de entre 200 y 800 metros sobre el nivel del mar, cuya superficie alcanza 75 kilómetros cuadrados de área mineralizada.

Global Cloud Seeding Industry Research 2024-2029 Featuring Mettech, Modclima, RHS, Ice Crystal Engineering, And Snowy Hydro Among Others

2024-05-29T13:45+0200menafn (en)

s's offering. The global Cloud Seeding market value stood at US$135.17 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$192.73 million by 2029. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.95% over the projected period of 2024-2029. The global Cloud Seeding market is fragmented, with an increasing....

Global Cloud Seeding Industry Research 2024-2029 Featuring Mettech, ModClima, RHS, Ice Crystal Engineering, and Snowy Hydro Among Others

2024-05-29T13:22+0200globenewswire (en)

report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global Cloud Seeding market value stood at US$135.17 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$192.73 million by 2029. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.95% over the projected period of 2024-2029.

Report Shows Asia is Warming Faster Than Global Average

2024-05-29T02:24+0200climateadaptationplatform (en)

In April and May this year, south and southeast Asia were hit by brutal heatwave conditions, which have already claimed dozens of lives, closed schools, destroyed crops, and affected produce. Experts labelled the ongoing heatwave in the region as the “most extreme event” in climate history (Zargar, 2024).

Towards a cloud war?

2024-05-28T13:36+0200futuribles-en (en)

What if tomorrow, in a world of dwindling water resources, the technique of cloud seeding triggered a war between two countries? What if, tomorrow, an accumulation of silver iodide in the soil (linked to seeding) were to cause an erosion of biodiversity and new health scandals? And what if tomorrow....

Martes, 28 de mayo de 2024 (08:00 GMT)

2024-05-28T10:09+0200diario26 (es)

Sánchez garantiza que reconocer a Palestina "no va contra nadie" y menos contra Israel. Madrid(EFE).- El presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, garantizó que la decisión de su Ejecutivo de reconocer este martes el Estado de Palestina "no va contra nadie" y "menos contra Israel", un país....

Martes, 28 de mayo de 2024 (08:00 GMT)

2024-05-28T10:08+0200infobae (es)

Madrid(EFE).- El presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, garantizó que la decisión de su Ejecutivo de reconocer este martes el Estado de Palestina "no va contra nadie" y "menos contra Israel", un país amigo de España con el que pretende mantener las mejores relaciones, pero si es un "rechazo....

President’s insights well received by intl experts

2024-05-27T18:19+0200fuelsandlubes (en)

BALI, Indonesia, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: An English-language publication highlighting President Xi Jinping's insights into water governance has been well received by international experts, who noted its potential in offering solutions to countries grappling with a water crisis exacerbated by climate change.

President's insights well received by intl experts

2024-05-27T12:34+0200AsiaOne (en)

The experts shared their observations during the eight-day 10th World Water Forum, which concluded on Saturday in Bali, Indonesia . The event featured the launch on Tuesday of the book Water Governance in China : Perspectives of Xi Jinping. One of the key parts of the book is an innovative philosophy on water governance that Xi proposed in 201 4.

President's insights well received by intl experts May. 27, 2024 17:36

2024-05-27T12:11+0200taiwannews (en)

BALI, Indonesia May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: An English-language publication highlighting President Xi Jinping's insights into water governance has been well received by international experts, who noted its potential in offering solutions to countries grappling with a water crisis exacerbated by climate change.

President's insights well received by intl experts

2024-05-27T12:06+0200thailand-business-news (en)

The experts shared their observations during the eight-day 10th World Water Forum, which concluded on Saturday in Bali, Indonesia . The event featured the launch on Tuesday of the book Water Governance in China : Perspectives of Xi Jinping. One of the key parts of the book is an innovative philosophy on water governance that Xi proposed in 201 4.

President's insights well received by intl experts

2024-05-27T11:41+0200lelezard (en)

The experts shared their observations during the eight-day 10th World Water Forum, which concluded on Saturday in Bali, Indonesia . The event featured the launch on Tuesday of the book Water Governance in China : Perspectives of Xi Jinping. One of the key parts of the book is an innovative philosophy on water governance that Xi proposed in 201 4.

President's ideas well received by international experts

2024-05-27T07:08+0200exbulletin (en)

Photo taken on September 2, 2023 shows the Datengxia water resources management facility in southwest China . [Photo/Xinhua] An English-language publication highlighting President Xi Jinping's ideas on water governance was welcomed by international experts, who noted its potential to offer solutions....

President's insights well received by intl experts

2024-05-27T05:47+0200chinadaily (en)

Photo taken on Sept 2, 2023 shows the Datengxia water resources management facility in Southwest China . [Photo/Xinhua] An English-language publication highlighting President Xi Jinping's insights into water governance has been well received by international experts, who noted its potential in....

President's insights well received by intl experts

2024-05-27T05:32+0200peopledaily (en)

Photo taken on Sept 2, 2023 shows the Datengxia water resources management facility in Southwest China . [Photo/Xinhua] An English-language publication highlighting President Xi Jinping's insights into water governance has been well received by international experts, who noted its potential in....

President's insights well received by intl experts

2024-05-27T02:45+0200ecns (en)

An English-language publication highlighting President Xi Jinping's insights into water governance has been well received by international experts, who noted its potential in offering solutions to countries grappling with a water crisis exacerbated by climate change.

CDC’s flood response boosted with vehicles, boats

2024-05-26T10:54+0200guyanachronicle (en)

GUYANA is highly vulnerable to natural and man-made disasters such as floods, high winds, and droughts. To address these challenges, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) was established under the Office of the Prime Minister to lead, coordinate, and support Disaster Risk Management.

How our dry continent keeps up with Australia's thirst for this billion-dollar nut

2024-05-25T22:20+0200abc-au (en)

It might be in a flat white, in a lunch box or post-gym protein shake, you don't need to look far to see that Australians are seemingly nuts about almonds. Per person, per capita, we have one of the highest consumption rates in the world, with each of us consuming just over a kilo each year.

Water, Vol. 16, Pages 1502: Monitoring of Extreme Drought in the Yangtze River Basin in 2022 Based on Multi-Source Remote Sensing Data

2024-05-24T11:23+0200mdpi (en)

In recent years, scholars have carried out a series of research studies on drought monitoring by GRACE. Chen et al. [ 10 ], based on GRACE data earlier, found that there was a basin-wide drought in the Amazon basin in 2005. Feng et al. [ 11 ] further used GRACE to monitor the 2009 flood and 2010 drought in the Amazon basin.

“Para muchas personas no hubo escapatoria”: así fue el desastre natural que arrasó con más de 150 mil vidas

2024-05-23T21:25+0200adnradio (es)

A la hora de hablar de desastres naturales que resultaron significativamente existe más de algún ejemplo digno de análisis, claro que uno de los principales ocurrió en 1931 en China . Resulta ser que en dicho año el país asiático fue víctima de una serie de inundaciones que hasta hoy están marcadas....

Poderosos microbios: los microorganismos del suelo luchan contra la desertificación

2024-05-23T19:51+0200noticiasdelatierra (es)

que avance el cambio climático , lo que pone de relieve cómo la desertificación puede convertirse en un problema cada vez más preocupante. Estos factores ambientales se ven exacerbados aún más por la interferencia humana en el mundo natural, como la deforestación para obtener leña y el desmonte de....

AHA Centre, MRC partner to enhance disaster monitoring and response in ASEAN

2024-05-23T03:20+0200reliefWeb (en)

Jakarta, Indonesia, 22 May 2024 The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat and the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) have agreed to deepen their engagement that will bridge the gap between disaster monitoring and response across Southeast Asia.

Este es el sorprendente método para "sembrar nubes" y provocar la lluvia

2024-05-22T17:39+0200larazon-es (es)

Los refranes representan el conocimiento popular adquirido a través de la experiencia vital de generaciones y generaciones y, a pesar de que suelen apoyarse en metáforas, a veces la realidad es tan increíble que supera a la ficción cuando ocurren sucesos que parecen de fantasía.

Solar and wind energy output underpin record year for renewables

2024-05-22T07:57+0200esi-africa (en)

Renewable energy generated a record 30% of global electricity in 2023, driven by growth in solar and wind. Think-tank Ember, in its Global Electricity Review 2024 – says with record construction of solar and wind projects in 2023, “a new era of falling fossil generation is imminent.

Tensiones en el flujo logístico entre China y Sudamérica

2024-05-21T17:36+0200infobae (es)

El Mar Rojo , una de las principales arterias comerciales del mundo, ha sido durante mucho tiempo escenario de actividades piratas que amenazan la seguridad de las rutas marítimas y aumentan los costos logísticos . A pesar de los esfuerzos de las fuerzas internacionales para contener esta amenaza,....

UN report says half of world’s pastures degraded by overuse, climate change

2024-05-21T15:46+0200rappler (en)

A United Nations body warns that a sixth of the world's food supplies are at risk from the deterioration of the world's rangelands, which include savannas, wetlands, and deserts, as well as grassland. SINGAPORE – Half the world’s natural pasture land has been degraded by overexploitation and the....

Half of World's Natural Pastures Degraded: UN Report Warns of Food Supply Risks

2024-05-21T13:20+0200devdiscourse (en)

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) reports that half of the world's natural pasture land is degraded due to overexploitation and climate change, threatening food supplies and livelihoods. The report calls for land restoration and traditional herding practices to address these challenges.

1st LD-Writethru: Across China: China's MA-60 weather modification aircraft embraces new variant

2024-05-21T11:15+0200china.org.cn (en)

by Xinhua writer Hu Tao. BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- A new variant of China 's MA-60 weather modification aircraft has been developed to better serve meteorological missions, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The A-configuration variant of the MA-60 weather modification....

Across China: China's MA-60 weather modification aircraft embraces new variant

2024-05-21T11:02+0200xinhuanet-english (en)

by Xinhua writer Hu Tao. BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- A new variant of China 's MA-60 weather modification aircraft has been developed to better serve meteorological missions, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The A-configuration variant of the MA-60 weather modification....

Across China: China's MA-60 weather modification aircraft embraces new variant

2024-05-21T11:00+0200english-news-cn (en)

by Xinhua writer Hu Tao. BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- A new variant of China 's MA-60 weather modification aircraft has been developed to better serve meteorological missions, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). The A-configuration variant of the MA-60 weather modification....

Pepe da 200 al kg, caldo secca le piante

2024-05-21T01:36+0200italiaoggi (it)

In Cambogia, la produzione del pregiato pepe di Kampot, il re del pepe, è a rischio per il caldo torrido dovuto al cambiamento climatico. Conosciuto anche come il caviale del pepe per via del suo prezzo (può arrivare fino a 200 euro al chilo), i cambiamenti climatici stanno impattando su questa produzione di nicchia, piccola e super specializzata.

¿Qué pasó el 21 de mayo de 2024 en el mundo?

2024-05-20T22:05+0200diario-expreso (es)

Una severa ola de calor asfixia a los habitantes de Nueva Delhi y regiones colindantes con temperaturas que superaron los 47 grados en las últimas 24 horas, provocando una alerta roja de las autoridades que pide máxima precaución para los próximos días.

Atmosphere, Vol. 15, Pages 615: Analysis of the Multi-Dimensional Characteristics of City Weather Forecast Page Views and the Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Meteorological Disaster Warnings in China

2024-05-20T08:04+0200mdpi (en)

Effective early warning and preventive measures are essential in dealing with the impact of meteorological disasters, in addition to emergency response and post disaster reconstruction when disasters occur [ 7 ]. Given the immense significance of weather forecasting and meteorological warnings, it....

Experts urge proactive solutions for Cambodia’ canal impacts on Mekong Delta

2024-05-20T06:32+0200vietnamnet-vn-en (en)

Localities in the Mekong River basin sub-region need to prepare proactive scenarios and solutions to address the reduction in water resources and other impacts once Cambodia 's Funan Techo canal project is built, experts have said. The Funan Techo canal project, approved by the Cambodian Cabinet in....

Experts urge proactive solutions for Cambodia’ canal impacts on Mekong Delta

2024-05-20T05:02+0200vietnamnews (en)

BẾN TRE – Localities in the Mekong River basin sub-region need to prepare proactive scenarios and solutions to address the reduction in water resources and other impacts once Cambodia 's Funan Techo canal project is built, experts have said. The Funan Techo canal project, approved by the Cambodian....

Risk assessment of land subsidence based on GIS in the Yongqiao area, Suzhou City, China

2024-05-18T13:31+0200nature-Earth-and-Environmental-Sciences (en)

Suggestions for prevention and control of land subsidence risk. In recent years, Suzhou City has acknowledged the escalating importance of land Subsidence resulting from groundwater extraction. Over the period from 2016 to 2021, the city has proactively decommissioned more than 515 self-owned wells.

2024-05-17T18:37:40+05:30 - Environment 85% Indians say climate change affecting them: Survey

2024-05-17T15:20+0200Hindu (en)

Eighty-five per cent of people surveyed in India say they are already experiencing the effects of climate change, and more than a third of them have either already moved or considered moving because of extreme weather events such as severe heat, droughts and floods.

"85% of Indians Feel the Heat: Climate Change Impact Revealed in Survey"

2024-05-17T15:19+0200devdiscourse (en)

Eighty-five per cent of Indians report experiencing climate change effects, with over a third considering relocation due to extreme weather. Ninety-one per cent are concerned about global warming according to a Yale-CVoter survey. Severe heat waves and floods have impacted health, agriculture, and energy.

85% Indians say climate change affecting them: Survey

2024-05-17T15:12+0200thehindu (en)

Eighty-five per cent of people surveyed in India say they are already experiencing the effects of climate change, and more than a third of them have either already moved or considered moving because of extreme weather events such as severe heat, droughts and floods.

85 Pc Indians Say Climate Change Affecting Them: Survey

2024-05-17T15:05+0200outlookindia (en)

Eighty-five per cent of people surveyed in India say they are already experiencing the effects of climate change, and more than a third of them have either already moved or considered moving because of extreme weather events such as severe heat, droughts and floods.

Climate Change Fuels Extreme Weather Events: Lessons from Global Floods

2024-05-17T13:58+0200dailytimesPK (en)

Floods have ravaged communities across the globe, from Kenya to Dubai, underscoring the devastating impact of extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change. While not all floods can be directly attributed to global warming, they occur against a backdrop of record-breaking temperatures and....

The world faces a shortage of minerals needed for the energy transition

2024-05-17T13:22+0200erienewsnow (en)

London (CNN) — The world is facing a shortage of the minerals needed to make the electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, and other clean energy technologies essential to ending its reliance on fossil fuels. The Paris-based International Energy Agency said in a report published Friday that....

The world faces a shortage of minerals needed for the energy transition

2024-05-17T13:08+0200cnn (en)

The world is facing a shortage of the minerals needed to make the electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels, and other clean energy technologies essential to ending its reliance on fossil fuels. The Paris-based International Energy Agency said in a report published Friday that steep drops in....

La produzione di alluminio in Cina ad aprile cresce grazie all'aumento dei prezzi

2024-05-17T05:08+0200marketscreener (it)

La produzione di alluminio primario in Cina nel mese di aprile è aumentata del 7,2% rispetto ad un anno prima, secondo i dati ufficiali di venerdì, alimentata dall'aumento dei prezzi del metallo leggero in Cina e nel mondo. Il più grande produttore di alluminio al mondo ha sfornato 3,58 milioni di....

New way of measuring may class more people as obese

2024-05-17T03:36+0200chinadaily (en)

People walk in the street on Capri Island, Italy, April 18, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] A new way of measurement proposed by researchers in Italy could see millions more middle-aged people finding themselves classed as obese. A study of 4,800 adults aged 40-80 led by the University of Tor Vergata in Rome....

Chinese delegation tours Kingdom to promote ‘Fish and Rice’ corridor

2024-05-17T00:50+0200khmertimes (en)

Representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) recently hosted a week-long research delegation of Chinese agricultural specialists on a cross-country tour to both promote and initiate rice-fish and rice-shrimp integrated farming systems within Cambodia n provinces.

China improves livability of cities in extreme weather

2024-05-16T06:43+0200cgtn (en)

China is ramping up efforts to improve the livability of urban areas subject to severe weather. A report showed that to improve the livability of cities that experience extreme weather, China awarded 26 more cities the title of "National Forest City" in 2022 and built 3,520 "small parks" across the country.

Forests, Water, and Livelihoods in the Lesser Himalaya

2024-05-15T17:08+0200eos (en)

, 2023]. A substantial trend of (mostly younger) people migrating from rural upland areas to seek potentially more lucrative or stable employment in regional semiurban and urban centers (e.g., Dehradun and Haridwar in India and Pokhara and Kathmandu in Nepal), as well as farther abroad (e.g.

El efecto mariposa de la destrucción mundial de los bosques

2024-05-15T06:19+0200aimdigital (es)

Todos los campos de fútbol no miden lo mismo, aunque su superficie mínima y máxima es regulada por la Fifa, como corresponde al Vaticano de esa religión universal. El área de juego para un partido internacional debe medir entonces un equivalente a 6.400 metros cuadrados, eso es algo más de media hectárea.

Remote Sensing, Vol. 16, Pages 1735: Comparison between Satellite Derived Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence, NDVI and kNDVI in Detecting Water Stress for Dense Vegetation across Southern China

2024-05-14T12:37+0200mdpi (en)

In the context of global climate change and the increase in drought frequency, monitoring and accurately assessing the impact of hydrological process limitations on vegetation growth is of paramount importance. Our study undertakes a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy of satellite remote....

Mekong Delta faces freshwater shortage

2024-05-13T08:40+0200vietnamnet-vn-en (en)

Low river flows and saltwater intrusion are predicted to continue to weigh heavily on the Mekong Delta region. Local authorities and people are warned to take proactive approaches to ensure water security for socio-economic activities. Dams along the Mekong River are reducing and endangering the....

Experts visit Cambodia to promote rice-fish farming

2024-05-13T04:05+0200chinadaily (en)

An agricultural expert from Shanghai Ocean University helps farmers grow fish and rice in Cambodia in April. [Photo provided to China Daily] With the aim of promoting rice-fish and rice-shrimp farming in Cambodia, a research team from Shanghai Ocean University wrapped up an investigative and....

More and faster: Electricity from clean sources climbs to 30%

2024-05-12T08:36+0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources ones that don’t emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane according to a report published on Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Daño ambiental en selva de Darién: el impacto no medido de la migración

2024-05-11T17:30+0200expedientepublico (es)

* El llamado “tapón de Darién” es una selva virgen que en los últimos tres años fue atravesado por unos 900 mil migrantes. ** La 9ª Conferencia de Seguridad Hemisférica (HSC) en del 9 y 10 de mayo, analizó la conmoción socioambiental que produce la migración por la selva del Darién. Eric Lemus / Expediente Público.

Nearly 127million people in China brace for ‘once a century’ floods as biblical downpours trigger landslides and deluge cities – with terrified residents trapped in their homes as emergency crews launch rescue missions

2024-05-11T02:20+0200whatsnew2day (en)

Landslides in southern China injured at least six people and trapped others, state media reported Sunday, as a region with nearly 127 million people braced for severe flooding “seen about once a year.” century”. Torrential rains in large areas of Guangdong province since Thursday have overflowed....

IJMS, Vol. 25, Pages 5199: Surviving a Double-Edged Sword: Response of Horticultural Crops to Multiple Abiotic Stressors

2024-05-10T11:09+0200mdpi (en)

Extreme climatic events lead to drastic changes in agroclimatic conditions and, in the process, negatively impact the yield of horticultural crops [ 1 ]. These climatic changes exert abiotic stresses with severe yield penalties and could inflict severe food shortages [ 2 ].

Wales starts to farm walnuts using wool and seashells as climate warms

2024-05-10T06:03+0200dailypost-co-uk (en)

Martyn Williams and Alison Harwood aim to start small, planting just 20 walnut trees alongside a similar number of sweet chestnuts. To help the orchard establish, they aim to use mulches such as wool and even shells from their local beach. As the climate warms, nut farming has become more....

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T10:31+0200europesun (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T09:14+0200longbeachstar (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T09:02+0200manilametro (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T09:02+0200irishsun (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T08:59+0200singaporestar (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T08:48+0200srilankasource (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T08:30+0200myanmarnews (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T08:28+0200northernirelandnews (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T08:21+0200thecambodianews (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T08:21+0200nigeriasun (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T08:15+0200cambodiantimes (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources - ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane - according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Earth Today | ‘Our land, our future’

2024-05-09T08:10+0200jamaica-gleaner (en)

WORLD ENVIRONMENT Day nears and with it a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience, with the theme ‘Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration’. Celebrations for the observance take place on June 5, with this year’s host, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United....

More people in countries with low human development index suffer from climate-related disasters

2024-05-09T07:52+0200downtoearth (en)

April 24, 2024. Countries with Human Development Index (HDI) lower than 0.78, had a higher impact, the findings showed. Likewise, the increasing number of the population impacted by climate-related disasters in countries with very high human development was statistically and significantly lower than....

Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-09T06:55+0200voanews (en)

Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources — ones that don't emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane — according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

2024-05-08T19:54+0200montrealgazette (en)

Of the types of clean energy generated last year, hydroelectric dams produced the most. That’s the same as in most years. Yet droughts in India, China , North America and Mexico meant hydropower hit a five-year low. Research shows climate change is causing droughts to develop more quickly and be more severe.

China establishes national database on natural disaster risk

2024-05-08T15:05+0200chinadaily (en)

China has established a comprehensive database on natural disaster risks across the country, with industry-specific databases in ten sectors set up, a senior disaster response official said on Wednesday. Zheng Guoguang, director of the Office of the State Council's Leading Group for the First....

Türkiye outpaces world average as renewables provide 42% of power

2024-05-08T14:51+0200dailysabah (en)

Renewables generated a third of global electricity for the first time ever in 2023, propelled by strong growth in solar and wind power, putting a global target to triple clean energy capacity by 2030 within sight, a report by a think tank said on Wednesday.

RES contribution to the global energy mix exceeds 30% for the first time

2024-05-08T10:23+0200naftemporiki (en)

Global solar and wind energy installations have been on the rise in recent years as efforts for the so-called “green transition” are in full swing. Thus, for the first time, the contribution of renewable sources to the production of electricity, in the global energy mix, exceeded the level of 30%,....

Floods misery reminder of climate's role in supercharging rain

2024-05-08T06:37+0200bssnews (en)

PARIS, May 8, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Floods have been tearing a path of destruction across the globe, hammering Kenya, submerging Dubai, and forcing hundreds of thousands of people from Russia to China , Brazil and Somalia from their homes. Though not all directly attributed to global warming, they are....

Floods misery reminder of climate's role in supercharging rain

2024-05-08T05:43+0200terradaily (en)

Paris, May 8 (AFP) May 08, 2024 Floods have been tearing a path of destruction across the globe, hammering Kenya, submerging Dubai, and forcing hundreds of thousands of people from Russia to China , Brazil and Somalia from their homes. Though not all directly attributed to global warming, they are....

More and Faster: Electricity from Clean Sources Reaches 30% of Global Total

2024-05-08T04:16+0200thenationalherald (en)

NEW YORK – Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources — ones that don’t emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane — according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London.

Cambodia to host ASEAN disaster management drills in 2025

2024-05-08T00:52+0200khmertimes (en)

Soth Kim Kolmony, spokesman for the NCDM, said yesterday, “Cambodia has prepared a total of 324 troops from the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Interior, and other relevant authorities, but we do not know the forces from the other countries who will participate”.

10 mete nel mondo considerate «sopravvalutate» dai turisti

2024-05-07T06:46+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di martedì 7 maggio 2024) Da Times Square alla Guinness Storehouse, ecco le destinazioni recensite come «deludenti» dai visitatori. Brasilia, 3 maggio 2024 - Inondazioni e siccità. Dal Brasile all’Africa alla Cina gli eventi meteo estremi , dicono gli esperti, sono sempre più influenzati da El Nino e dal cambiamento climatico.

La guerra, l'incontro con Macron e il tour in Europa: cosa c'è dietro la missione di Xi

2024-05-06T13:39+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di lunedì 6 maggio 2024) Prende il via la visita ufficiale di Xi Jinping in Francia. Accolto dal padrone di casa Macron e da Ursula von der Leyen, il presidente cinese ha ribadito la necessità di un coordinamento stretto fra Cina e Unione Europea. Dopo essere stato il leader europeo ad aver....

Fare e disfare la realtà: l’Africa emergente

2024-05-04T10:50+0200vglobale-it (it)

Tempo di lettura: 2 minuti. L’Africa, come dimensioni è seconda solo all’Asia. Il continente nero ha una superficie che supera Stati Uniti, Cina e India messi assieme. È l’area più diversificata del pianeta per il numero di entità etniche e linguistiche (duemila).

Extreme climate hit Japan, elsewhere in Asia hard in 2023: U.N

2024-05-04T09:19+0200japantoday (en)

Asia, including Japan, is warming faster than the global average, as the trend has nearly doubled since the 1961-1990 period and many countries in the region observed their hottest year on record in 2023, according to a U.N. weather agency. The annual mean near-surface temperature over Asia last....

Extreme climate hits Japan, elsewhere in Asia hard in 2023: U.N

2024-05-04T07:10+0200kyodonews (en)

Asia, including Japan, is warming faster than the global average, as the trend has nearly doubled since the 1961-1990 period and many countries in the region observed their hottest year on record in 2023, according to a U.N. weather agency. The annual mean near-surface temperature over Asia last....

Atmosphere, Vol. 15, Pages 566: Irrigation Schedule Optimization for Wheat and Sunflower Intercropping under Water Supply Restrictions in Inner Mongolia, China

2024-05-03T08:29+0200mdpi (en)

The ISAREG model, as proposed by Zhang et al., was used in the present work to determine irrigation schedules [ 37 ]. The ISAREG model is a potent modeling tool that uses precise data inputs such as soil qualities, meteorological variables, and crop attributes.

Capital FM » Satellite to measure Earth’s precipitation: China Daily

2024-05-03T08:04+0200kenyamoja (en)

BEIJING, China , May 3 — The Fengyun-3G, a satellite measuring precipitation on Earth, officially began operational services on Wednesday after being launched last April, China Meteorological Administration said. As China’s first low-orbit precipitation measurement satellite, FY-3G can monitor....

Satellite to measure Earth’s precipitation: China Daily

2024-05-03T07:36+0200capitalfm (en)

BEIJING, China , May 3 — The Fengyun-3G, a satellite measuring precipitation on Earth, officially began operational services on Wednesday after being launched last April, China Meteorological Administration said. As China’s first low-orbit precipitation measurement satellite, FY-3G can monitor....

Satellite to measure Earth's precipitation

2024-05-03T01:45+0200chinadaily (en)

The Fengyun-3G, a satellite measuring precipitation on Earth, officially began operational services on Wednesday after being launched last April, China Meteorological Administration said. As China's first low-orbit precipitation measurement satellite, FY-3G can monitor hazardous weather and provide three-dimensional precipitation information.

Grocery deliveries expand market presence in Kingdom

2024-05-03T01:03+0200khmertimes (en)

Egrocery has been riding on the government’s push for digitisation as it takes on new challenges and new markets. With Cambodia ’s grocery delivery market projected to hit the $140.9 million mark this year, as per figures from market research website Statista.com, the future of the industry is poised for unprecedented growth.

Footage shows Ukranian city in ruins Highway collapse kills 36 in China

2024-05-02T10:58+0200arkansasonline (en)

Footage shows Ukrainian city in ruins. KYIV, Ukraine -- Months of relentless Russian artillery pounding have devastated a strategic city in eastern Ukraine, new drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows, with barely a building left intact, homes and municipal offices charred and a town....

Tobacco prices to rise in Andhra after crop failure in Brazil, Indonesia

2024-05-02T08:13+0200business-standard (en)

Tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh are set to benefit after crop yields in Brazil, Zimbabwe and Indonesia declined due to droughts and untimely rainfall. Auction prices in Andhra have surged to near-record levels and are expected to rise further in the coming weeks.

Remote Sensing, Vol. 16, Pages 1625: Drought Risk Assessment of Winter Wheat at Different Growth Stages in Huang-Huai-Hai Plain Based on Nonstationary Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index and Crop Coefficient

2024-05-02T08:02+0200mdpi (en)

Soil moisture plays a crucial role in determining the yield of winter wheat. The Huang-Huai-Hai (HHH) Plain is the main growing area of winter wheat in China , and frequent occurrence of drought seriously restricts regional agricultural development. Hence, a daily-scale Non-stationary Standardized....

News Asia4 hours ago Highway Collapse in Guangdong China Killing 24 People

2024-05-02T07:11+0200chiangraitimes (en)

A stretch of a mountainside highway collapsed in China ’s Guangdong province, killing 24 people, after days of heavy rain. A 17.9m (58 feet) stretch of the Meilong expressway collapsed around 02:10 local time (19:10 BST) on Wednesday, injuring thirty others. Authorities have yet to reveal the reason of the tragedy.

What is the role of hydropower in a world facing increasing drought?

2024-05-02T04:33+0200expressindia (en)

A drought fueled by the El Nino weather phenomenon has reduced reservoir water levels in hydropower plants, which both countries rely on for most of their electricity. This has led Ecuador to declare a state of emergency and institute power cuts. In neighboring Colombia, water has been rationed in....

World News | Heavy Rains in Brazil's South Kill at Least 8 People, Leave 21 Missing, Civil Defense Says

2024-05-01T18:54+0200latestly (en)

Rio De Janeiro, May 1 (AP) Heavy rains in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least eight people and left 21 missing since Monday, the country's civil defense said on Wednesday. An additional 11 people were injured and more than 1,400 were forced to leave their homes due to damage caused by the storms, the civil defense added.

Dajla: V Congreso Internacional sobre Economía del Desierto

2024-05-01T14:30+0200atalayar-es (es)

La ciudad de Dajla , en el sur de Marruecos, acogió la V edición del Congreso Internacional sobre Economía del Desierto, que tuvo lugar los días 18 y 19 de abril de 2024, bajo el tema: “La Investigación Científica al Servicio del Desarrollo Económico del Desierto, el Sáhara y las Zonas Rurales Alejadas”.

Global wine production down 9.6% as extreme climatic conditions ‘severely impact’ vineyards

2024-05-01T12:41+0200foodnavigator (en)

In 2023, global wine production is estimated at 237 mhl, marking a significant decrease of nearly 25 mhl (-9.6%) compared to 2022. It also marks a sharp decline on previous years: where production levels over the last four years had been consistent with the 20-year average.

Get Ready for Record Heat in 2024

2024-05-01T12:07+0200kompas-id (en)

KOMPAS/RONY ARIYANTO NUGROHO. The cloudy sky in the Manggarai area of Jakarta is seen before a heavy rain on Wednesday (17/4/2024). The extreme shift of weather from scorching heat to rain still frequently occurs in the Jabodetabek area. This extreme weather transition condition needs to be....

El Niño exit leaves a lasting impact on Southeast Asia's agricultural systems, stressing the need for preventive measures

2024-05-01T11:28+0200agris-fao (en)

01/05/2024 Bangkok. As El Niño, a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean, bids farewell, its lingering effects are leaving a significant mark on agriculture across Southeast Asia. A new brief by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Scaling Anticipatory Action....

Buildings, Vol. 14, Pages 1274: Resilience-Vulnerability Balance and Obstacle Factor Analysis in Urban Flooding: A Case Study in the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau

2024-05-01T08:42+0200mdpi (en)

Under the combined influence of climate change and urban development, the risk of urban flooding caused by extreme weather events has increased significantly, making assessing flood vulnerability and resilience increasingly crucial for urban flood management.

Scaling Anticipatory Action across Southeast Asia (April 2024)

2024-05-01T06:35+0200reliefWeb (en)

El Niño exit leaves a lasting impact on Southeast Asia's agricultural systems, stressing the need for preventive measures. 01/05/2024 Bangkok As El Niño, a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean, bids farewell, its lingering effects are leaving a significant mark on agriculture across Southeast Asia.

Letters: Could a united Ireland be the obvious solution to migration row with UK?

2024-05-01T03:36+0200independent-ie (en)

Mr Sunak’s assertion that the influx of migrants to Ireland is proof of the effectiveness of his threats of deportation is not just insensitive, it is fundamentally flawed and flies in the face of decent neighbourliness. While it is undeniable that a fair and robust immigration system is necessary,....

Pitting hydropower against weather extremes?

2024-05-01T02:50+0200dtnext (en)

Holly Young. Reliable, cheap and low carbon since coming into use over a hundred years ago, hydropower has become a vital clean energy source, today providing more electricity than all other renewables combined. But recent power shortages in Ecuador and Colombia have highlighted its vulnerability in the face of climate change.

Agrivoltaics Market Expected to Reach $9.3 Billion by 2031 - Allied Market Research

2024-04-30T15:21+0200openpr (en)

The agrivoltaics industry has been gaining traction in the last few years. Increased pressure to produce more food while decreasing available farmlands and increasing primary energy demand leading to rising solar farms have caused conflict on land usage.

Collaborative efforts by Gardin and Bayer Crop Science Improving water use efficiency in pepper cultivation

2024-04-30T14:51+0200hortidaily (en)

Fig 1 - Worst seasonal water scarcity conditions for European countries in 2019, measured by the water exploitation index plus (WEI+) The increases in frequency of hot and dry summers have led to tension building up between farmers and local authorities, in some cases leading to unprecedented....

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

2024-04-30T14:10+0200ilo (en)

BANGKOK, Thailand (ILO News) – Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia and the Pacific region. From blistering heatwaves to dangerously poor air quality, workers bear the brunt of its effects, frequently finding themselves with no choice but to....

Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente 2024: ya se preparan las campañas contra la desertificación y la resiliencia a la sequía

2024-04-30T09:31+0200ecoticias (es)

De la mano del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio Ambiente (PNUMA) y celebrado cada 5 de junio desde 1973 , el Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente es sin duda alguna la plataforma más grande para la divulgación y concienciación para con el El país anfitrión este año del Día Mundial del Medio....

Can hydropower can hold its own against weather extremes?

2024-04-30T08:56+0200deutschewelle-en (en)

than all other renewables combined. But recent power shortages in Ecuador and Colombia have highlighted its vulnerability in the face of climate change. A drought fueled by the El Nino weather phenomenon has reduced reservoir water levels in hydropower plants, which both countries rely on for most of their electricity.

Jamaica Fights Drought By Trucking Water To Farms.

2024-04-29T16:45+0200sunstkitts (en)

The Jamaican government has bought two new water trucks which will be used to carry water to remote farms in times of drought, it was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. The Shacman F3000 trucks are made in China and have a maximum speed of 90 mph.

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 3715: The Impact of Individual Capabilities on Ecosystem Services and Farmers’ Well-Being: A Case Study of the Loess Plateau, China

2024-04-29T12:01+0200mdpi (en)

Exploring the impact of individual capabilities on ecosystem services and farmers’ well-being is conducive to discovering the complex relationship between ESs and human well-being, and has clear practical value for the sustainable management and improvement of farmers’ well-being in ecologically fragile areas in China .

11:02 Global wine production reaches lowest level in 62 years

2024-04-29T09:16+0200news-am (en)

Fires, droughts, and several other conditions typically associated with global climate change have contributed considerably to global wine production in 2023 being the worst in 62 years, industry officials said. The 2023 global grape and wine industry report, published by the France-based....

ILO holds Seminar on social protection responsive to climate change in China

2024-04-29T09:16+0200devdiscourse (en)

Houngbo attended the ALC, held in Baghdad from 27 April to 4 May, as part of his first official visit to Iraq, where he is scheduled to meet Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, and national employer and worker representatives. The International Labour Office (ILO) and the Ministry of Human....

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

2024-04-29T01:03+0200khmertimes (en)

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what needs to change.

Blocchi di grandine grandi come palloni sono caduti nella regione cinese del Guangxi

2024-04-28T17:17+0200zazoom-it (it)

(Di domenica 28 aprile 2024) Tutta la Cina meridionale è interessata da una settimana da una forte ondata di maltempo, con inondazioni, grandi nate record e decine di migliaia di persone evacuate. Notizie su altre fonti: blocchi grandine. blocchi di grandine grandi come palloni sono caduti nella....

Remote Sensing, Vol. 16, Pages 1564: Investigating the Response of Vegetation to Flash Droughts by Using Cross-Spectral Analysis and an Evapotranspiration-Based Drought Index

2024-04-28T11:19+0200mdpi (en)

Flash droughts tend to cause severe damage to agriculture due to their characteristics of sudden onset and rapid intensification. Early detection of the response of vegetation to flash droughts is of utmost importance in mitigating the effects of flash droughts, as it can provide a scientific basis for establishing an early warning system.

¿Por qué Asia es el continente más azotado por los desastres 'naturales'? Expertos de la OMM responden

2024-04-28T09:21+0200tiempo-es (es)

Víctimas, pérdidas económicas, daños ambientales: Asia fue la región del mundo más afectada por los desastres climáticos en 2023. ¿Cómo explicarlo? ¿Cómo podemos prevenir mejor estos riesgos climáticos y 'naturales'? En 2023 se registraron en Asia 79 desastres asociados a riesgos hidrometeorológicos.

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-28T09:03+0200menafn (en)

- AFP) World wine production dropped 10 percent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because of "extreme" climate changes, the body that monitors the trade said Thursday. "Extreme environmental conditions" including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to....

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-28T07:06+0200thelocal (en)

"Extreme environmental conditions" including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) that covers nearly 50 wine producing countries. Australia and Italy suffered the worst, with 26 and 23 percent drops.

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

2024-04-28T04:18+0200phnompenhpost (en)

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark this year’s April 28 World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what needs to change. Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia and the Pacific region.

Report: Global wine production worst in 62 years due to 'extreme climate events'

2024-04-27T22:06+0200upi (en)

April 27 (UPI) -- Fires, droughts and other conditions commonly associated with a changing global climate greatly contributed to making the world's 2023 wine production the worst in 62 years, industry officials have reported. A "State of the World Vine and Wine Sector in 2023" report released....

La Mongolia: un Paese affascinante tra storia e natura incontaminata

2024-04-27T12:40+0200meteoweb (it)

La Mongolia , situata nell’Asia centrale come un gioiello tra Russia e Cina, è un paese che conquista con la sua vastità, la sua storia millenaria e la sua natura incontaminata. Le immense steppe, che si estendono a perdita d’occhio come un mare verdeggiante, ospitano greggi di animali al pascolo e regalano panorami mozzafiato.

Sábado, 27 de abril de 2024 (08:00 GMT)

2024-04-27T10:05+0200infobae (es)

Quito (EFE).- Colombia cortó totalmente la interconexión eléctrica con Ecuador en medio de una crítica situación energética para ambos países por la sequía de sus embalses, que en territorio ecuatoriano ha llevado desde hace dos semanas a apagones programados de hasta trece horas al día.

leer más Sábado, 27 de abril de 2024 (08:00 GMT)

2024-04-27T10:02+0200swissinfo-spa (es)

ISRAEL PALESTINA Hamás recibe la nueva propuesta de tregua de Israel y asegura que la estudiará Jerusalén (EFE).- El grupo palestino Hamás confirmó este sábado en un breve comunicado que ya ha recibido la propuesta de tregua para el intercambio de rehenes israelíes por presos palestinos por parte de Israel y que la estudiará.

Sábado, 27 de abril de 2024 (08:00 GMT)

2024-04-27T10:00+0200diario26 (es)

Colombia corta interconexión eléctrica con Ecuador, que pide reconectar "lo antes posible" Quito (EFE).- Colombia cortó totalmente la interconexión eléctrica con Ecuador en medio de una crítica situación energética para ambos países por la sequía de sus embalses, que en territorio ecuatoriano ha....

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-27T05:54+0200thelocal-it (en)

"Extreme environmental conditions" including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) that covers nearly 50 wine producing countries. Australia and Italy suffered the worst, with 26 and 23 percent drops.

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-27T03:55+0200malaymail (en)

“Extreme environmental conditions” including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) that covers nearly 50 wine producing countries. Australia and Italy suffered the worst, with 26 and 23 per cent drops.

Airlines should stand test of extreme weather

2024-04-27T03:35+0200chinadaily (en)

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY. A day before my flight to Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on April 20, China Southern Airlines sent me a text message, saying the flight had been canceled, and automatically rebooked me on the same flight on April 22. Since I had to attend to some important business in Guangzhou....

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-27T02:04+0200thelocal-fr (en)

"Extreme environmental conditions" including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) that covers nearly 50 wine producing countries. Australia and Italy suffered the worst, with 26 and 23 percent drops.

Climate change blamed for worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-27T00:57+0200euronews-en (en)

Global wine production reached a historic low in 2023 and climate change could be to blame, a new report has revealed. The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) says the drink hit its lowest level since 1962. This intergovernmental organisation has 50 member states, representing 75 per cent of the world’s vineyard area.

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-27T00:43+0200thelocal-es (en)

"Extreme environmental conditions" including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) that covers nearly 50 wine producing countries. Australia and Italy suffered the worst, with 26 and 23 percent drops.

Hydropower: can it hold up against climate change?

2024-04-26T14:42+0200deutschewelle-en (en)

than all other renewables combined. But recent power shortages in Ecuador and Colombia have highlighted its vulnerability in the face of climate change. A drought fuelled by the El Nino weather phenomenon has reduced reservoir water levels in hydropower plants, which both countries rely on for most of their electricity.

Pope Francis: Climate Change Deniers Are ‘Stupid’

2024-04-26T14:34+0200breitbart-com (en)

ROME — Pope Francis told CBS News this week that climate change deniers are “stupid” even in the face of compelling evidence of a climate emergency. “Some people are stupid ( necios ), and stupid even if you show them research, they don’t believe it,” the pontiff told CBS Evening News anchor Norah....

Worst wine year worldwide since the 1960s – News

2024-04-26T14:03+0200breakinglatest (en)

According to the International Organization for Vine and Wine (OIV), “extreme environmental conditions” such as droughts, fires and other climate-related problems are mainly responsible for the largest decline in the last six decades. In Switzerland, wine production was slightly higher in 2023, with....

Worst year in wine production since the 1960s – News

2024-04-26T11:52+0200breakinglatest (en)

According to the International Organization for Vine and Wine (OIV), “extreme environmental conditions” such as droughts, fires and other climate-related problems are mainly responsible for the largest decline in the last six decades. In Switzerland, the total volume in 2023 was slightly more than one hectoliter Wine produced than last year.

How a changing El Niño will impact the Eastern Hemisphere

2024-04-26T10:51+0200envirotech-online (en)

The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a climate phenomenon known for its significant influence on global weather patterns, including the distribution of rainfall and temperature. Its effects are particularly pronounced in the Eastern Hemisphere, notably in Asia and the Western Pacific region.

'Extreme' Climate Blamed For World's Worst Wine Harvest In 62 Years

2024-04-26T09:17+0200ibtimes (en)

World wine production dropped 10 percent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because of "extreme" climate changes, the body that monitors the trade said Thursday. "Extreme environmental conditions" including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for....

Asia was most impacted by extreme weather and climate in 2023, UN report shows

2024-04-26T05:53+0200nbcnewyork (en)

More than 9 million people were affected as floods and storms hit the region, leading to over 2,000 causalities. Meanwhile, a trend of increased heat waves in the region continued. Floods and storms caused the most damage, while trends of ice melt and heat waves continued to accelerate, according to the report.

Climate change blamed for heavy rain in the south

2024-04-26T04:53+0200peopledaily (en)

Due to the combined influence of global warming and the El Nino phenomenon, the precipitation in South China has exceeded twice the usual amount so far this month, meteorological experts said, while cautioning about the increased risk of flooding and geological disasters in some areas affected by the recent heavy rainfall.

Express View on Asia Climate Report: Why a hotter world is more dangerous for India

2024-04-26T04:12+0200expressindia (en)

The number of people impacted by “disaster” events in Asia in 2023 was lower than that in 2022. That’s the only mitigating finding of the World Meteorological Organisation’s State of the Climate Asia report for the last year — the hottest since global temperature records began to be recorded.

'Extreme' climate blamed for world's worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-26T03:52+0200philstar (en)

PARIS, France World wine production dropped 10 percent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because of "extreme" climate changes, the body that monitors the trade said Thursday. "Extreme environmental conditions" including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly....

MIL-OSI China: Climate change blamed for heavy rain in the south

2024-04-26T03:48+0200foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Firefighters work at Jiangwan Town of Shaoguan City, south China ’s Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China’s Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday.

Climate change blamed for heavy rain in the south

2024-04-26T03:06+0200china.org.cn (en)

Firefighters work at Jiangwan Town of Shaoguan City, south China 's Guangdong Province, April 22, 2024. Four people were killed and 10 others remain missing after continuous heavy rainfall hit many parts of south China's Guangdong Province in recent days, local authorities said Monday.

Climate change blamed for heavy rain in the south

2024-04-26T02:55+0200ecns (en)

Due to the combined influence of global warming and the El Nino phenomenon, the precipitation in South China has exceeded twice the usual amount so far this month, meteorological experts said, while cautioning about the increased risk of flooding and geological disasters in some areas affected by the recent heavy rainfall.

Climate change blamed for heavy rain in the south

2024-04-26T01:19+0200chinadaily (en)

Workers carry a mattress from a hotel room on Wednesday after torrential rains flooded some areas in Qingyuan, Guangdong province. HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP. Due to the combined influence of global warming and the El Nino phenomenon, the precipitation in South China has exceeded twice the usual amount so....

‘Extreme’ climate blamed for world’s worst wine harvest in 62 years

2024-04-26T01:06+0200business-times (en)

WORLD wine production dropped 10 per cent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because of “extreme” climate changes, the body that monitors the trade said on Thursday. “Extreme environmental conditions” including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame....

Ensuring safety and health at work

2024-04-26T00:44+0200BangkokPost (en)

Climate change is having serious impacts on the safety and health of workers in the Asia-Pacific region. From blistering heatwaves to dangerously poor air quality, workers bear the brunt of its effects, frequently finding themselves with no choice but to continue working without adequate protection or recourse, even if conditions are hazardous.

La crisis energética también responde a años de corrupción institucionalizada

2024-04-25T12:45+0200ecuavisa (es)

En Ecuador se viven cortes de luz de aproximadamente seis horas diarias, aunque en la semana anterior los racionamientos llegaron incluso hasta 13, es decir, más de la mitad del día. Las razones ya se han explicado: sequía en los embalses de las hidroeléctricas, falta de mantenimiento del parque....

L’Asia è il continente più colpito dalla crisi del clima: oggi migliaia di sfollati e vittime in Cina

2024-04-24T15:04+0200lasvolta (it)

Cani che si rifugiano su barche improvvisate, auto trascinate dalla corrente e strade trasformate in fiumi in piena. Le immagini sono quelle che abbiamo imparato a conoscere: forti piogge e alluvioni estreme, come è caratteristico della crisi del clima, che all’improvviso travolgono tutto.

OMM: "El cambio climático y los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos golpean Asia con fuerza"

2024-04-24T10:37+0200elmercuriodigital (es)

En 2023, Asia se mantuvo como la región del mundo más afectada por los desastres debidos a peligros meteorológicos, climáticos e hidrológicos. Según un nuevo informe de la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM), crecidas y tormentas causaron la mayor cantidad de víctimas y pérdidas económicas....

Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin - 09 – 15 April 2024

2024-04-18T12:35+0200humanitarianresponse (en)

Key Messages. Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. Rainfall monitoring and forecast In the period of 09 15 April 2024, there has been light to moderate rainfall in some areas in the Northern part of Lao PDR, Northwestern part of Thailand , and the 3S area; the remaining areas in....

Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin - 09 – 15 April 2024

2024-04-18T08:07+0200reliefWeb (en)

Key Messages. Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. Rainfall monitoring and forecast In the period of 09 15 April 2024, there has been light to moderate rainfall in some areas in the Northern part of Lao PDR, Northwestern part of Thailand , and the 3S area; the remaining areas in....

Cambodia: Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin - 02 – 08 April 2024

2024-04-10T14:59+0200humanitarianresponse (en)

Key Messages. Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. Rainfall monitoring and forecast In the period of 02 08 April 2024, the light to moderate rainfall has been only observed in the central part of the LMB including southern part of Lao PDR, easter part of Thailand , northern part of Cambodia and 3S basins.

UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right

2024-04-10T08:35+0200un-org (en)

“Today is a historic moment, but simply affirming our right to a healthy environment is not enough. The General Assembly resolution is very clear: States must implement their international commitments and scale up their efforts to realize it. We will all suffer much worse effects from environmental....

Weekly Dry Season Situation Report in the Lower Mekong River Basin - 02 – 08 April 2024

2024-04-10T03:59+0200reliefWeb (en)

Key Messages. Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. Rainfall monitoring and forecast In the period of 02 08 April 2024, the light to moderate rainfall has been only observed in the central part of the LMB including southern part of Lao PDR, easter part of Thailand , northern part of Cambodia and 3S basins.

08.04.2024 Vietnam - Heatwave threatens farmers' livelihoods, worsens challenges for Mekong A heatwave in Vietnam is worsening environmental conditions in the Mekong Delta region, and farmers and gig workers have told VOA the heat is causing grueling working conditions and cutting crop yields.

2024-04-08T11:28+0200agroinsurance-en (en)

A heatwave in Vietnam is worsening environmental conditions in the Mekong Delta region, and farmers and gig workers have told VOA the heat is causing grueling working conditions and cutting crop yields. The heatwave is fueled by the El Nino weather pattern causing hotter and drier conditions in Vietnam.

08.04.2024 Vietnam - Heatwave threatens farmers' livelihoods, worsens challenges for Mekong A heatwave in Vietnam is worsening environmental conditions in the Mekong Delta region, and farmers and gig workers have told VOA the heat is causing grueling working conditions and cutting crop yields.

2024-04-08T10:44+0200agroinsurance (en)

A heatwave in Vietnam is worsening environmental conditions in the Mekong Delta region, and farmers and gig workers have told VOA the heat is causing grueling working conditions and cutting crop yields. The heatwave is fueled by the El Nino weather pattern causing hotter and drier conditions in Vietnam.

Vietnam heatwave threatens farmers' livelihoods, worsens challenges for Mekong

2024-04-05T14:46+0200voanews (en)

Ho Chi Minh City — A heatwave in Vietnam is worsening environmental conditions in the Mekong Delta region, and farmers and gig workers have told VOA the heat is causing grueling working conditions and cutting crop yields. The heatwave is fueled by the El Nino weather pattern causing hotter and drier conditions in Vietnam.