State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
Climate Change
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Study proposes new strategy to stem global warming
An influential expert on globalwarming who for nearly 20 years has pressed countries to cut emissions of carbon dioxide andother heat-trapping greenhouse gases now says the emphasis on carbon dioxide
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Agency finds ocean warmer than average
Oceanic surface temperatures around Japan this winter are higher than average, according to the results of Meteorological Agency research released Friday. The abnormally high temperatures have
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UN climate chief urges deal on global warming soon
The UN's top official for climate change said says world governments must reach clear decisions on curbing global warming at talks in The Hague in November, or the entire process could collapse. "The
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Carbon dioxide hits record high
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are at their highest for 20 million years, two British scientists have revealed. The two analysed the shells of tiny ocean creatures to build up a fossil
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1999
Fifth hottest year since 1860: This has been Planet Earth's fifth warmest year since consistent global records began in 1860, British meteorologists said. Temperatures around the world in 1999 were
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Kalabagh Dam
Plan to launch public awareness drive under study : The Pakistan government is contemplating to launch a public awareness campaign on the long disputed issue of construction of the Kalabagh Dam,
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India to get $ 82 m to phase out CFC production
India will get $82 million over the next 10 years to help phase out the production of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) at New Delhi. The Union government, in a statement, said this money would be
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UN warns world leaders against global warming
The UN's top official for climate change said says world governments must reach clear decisions on curbing global warming at talks in the Hague in November, or the entire process could collapse."The
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Global warming could worsen allergies, study finds
Global warming could bring more hay fever, according to U.S. government research that shows ragweed produces significantly more pollen ascarbon dioxide increases. The ubiquitous weed makes nearly
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Canadian Government launches domestic greenhouse gas reduction campaign
The Canadian Government has launched a workshop-based campaign designed to show Canadians how to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The ABC Program - the first of its kind in North America - is