Climate change — latest ecology news
Every ten years, the ice cover shrinks by almost half a million square kilometres
Last month, the inflow was recorded at just 11% of the normal level
By 2035, climate-related inflation will increase food prices by approximately 3.2% annually
Around 770 million people are already in the high-risk zone
Work has not even begun on nearly 70 per cent of the measures
In the west of the country, water levels are already below historical records in some places
Scientists consistently blame the rise in greenhouse gas emissions, which trap heat in the atmosphere
This forecast is still quite optimistic, as it takes into account the fact that high CO₂ levels reduce evaporation from plants
The plan has also been updated – the climate target has been revised and the areas of decarbonisation and monitoring have been expanded
A separate issue is the drainage of marshes and floodplains, which is taking place due to the rapid urbanisation of Lviv and Uzhhorod
Extreme weather conditions have a direct impact on air pollution
Cities need to adapt to the new circumstances, in particular by building rainwater storage facilities