Throughout history, wildfires have been a prevalent natural disaster, wreaking havoc on both ecosystems and human settlements. Recently, a heatwave and wildfires in parts of the Northern Hemisphere led to record-breaking temperatures across the globe. A few days ago, the BBC reported the evacuation of...
As the world grapples with the consequences of climate change, heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. With Europe currently suffering from its own scorching heat wave, there is growing concern that the situation will deteriorate further in the future. Understanding the trends and...
It is a scorching summer in Europe. No thanks to an extreme heat wave breezing across the region which has pushed temperatures to all-time highs. In Italy, temperatures are predicted to soar to a blistering 45°C, surpassing a record 48.8°C seen in Sicily in 2021....
Divestments from fossils are significant but more is expected from the Church beyond the mere acceptance of climate science The 2015 Paris Agreement was a significant landmark in the global move on climate mitigation. The urgency of the energy transition is increasingly acute as the world...
The world needs a ‘financial systems transition’ to swiftly and adequately mobilize funding for mitigation and adaptation Around 1,500 people, including 40 world leaders, gathered in Paris recently for the "Summit for a Global Finance Pact" to discuss pressing global issues such as climate change, global...