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UNICEF Report: 466 mn children face extreme hot days
A new UNICEF analysis reveals that one in five children worldwide — totaling 466 million —live in areas that experience at least double the...
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Record-breaking heat in July highlights urgent climate crisis
July 22 has marked another alarming milestone in the escalating climate crisis as the world experienced its hottest day on record, according to a...
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Heat claims over 175,000 lives annually in Europe, UN data reveals
Around 175,000 people die from heat-related causes every year in Europe, with this number set to rise as the planet warms. The UN World...
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UN Chief calls for urgent action amid global extreme heat crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued an urgent call to action on Thursday, highlighting the need for better protection for billions exposed to the crippling...
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Rising heat kills almost 400 children annually, reports UNICEF
Soaring summer temperatures in Europe and Central Asia are resulting in the deaths of nearly 400 children each year, according to a new analysis...
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UN: Forests face risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are facing heightened vulnerability to wildfires and pests due to the impacts of climate change, according to a new report released...
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New Zealand starts plan to achieve 2035 emissions reduction target
New Zealand, which is on track to meet its climate change goals for 2022 to 2030, has started drafting its action plan to achieve...
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Cryptocurrency mining leads in CO₂ emissions, analysis reveals
Cryptocurrency mining is the primary contributor to CO₂ emissions, with Bitcoin mining operations alone consuming an estimated 140.38 TWh annually, according to a recent...