Climate change — latest ecology news
Prolonged exposure to a combination of air pollution and heat can lead to chronic illnesses and even premature death
The heatwave is already forcing investors to rethink their approach to risk management, yet the industry still wants to pay less for emissions
The authorities are forced to close roads and set up shelters for people at risk from natural disasters
Emissions from the 2026 FIFA World Cup are estimated at 7.8 million tonnes of CO₂
Countries are suspending train services, banning alcohol and cancelling public events
It was hottest in the tropical part of the Pacific Ocean
Ultimately, this threatens to result in economic losses running into the billions
45 per cent of the 5,100 species have become locally extinct in the warmest part of the region, where they previously lived
Rail services have been suspended in France, whilst in Belgium wildlife centres are overflowing with animals suffering from heatstroke
This year, a global phenomenon will lead to extreme heat even in Europe
This concerns the update of the National Pollutant Emission Control Plan (NPEC), the biodiversity conservation strategy, and European standards for monitoring new pollutants
The UN is calling for a reduction in emissions and a shift towards clean energy technologies