Latest in Tag: climate change Highlight
Latest in Tag: climate change
Environment Minister participates in bicycle tour to tackle climate change
Event starting point, preparation for 14th Biodiversity Conference, held 13-29 November in Sharm El-Sheikh
30% of Egyptâs irrigated farmlands affected by salt intrusion: study
Egypt will face about 40% reduction in legume production by 2050
Climate change could cause 'severe' global beer shortage
Increasing droughts around the world may reduce barley yields, resulting in shortages of beer, a fall in global consumption and a rise in prices for the beloved beverage around the world, a new study finds.Bad news, beer lovers: Climate change doesn't just cause rising sea levels — stronger hurricanes and more intense wildfires, it could …
Plant-based diets needed to limit climate change
Major changes to diet and farming are needed to allow the Earth to keep feeding the global population. The study’s lead author told DW there’s “little chance of staying within environmental limits” if no action is taken.A plant-based diet, improved farming practices, and reduced food waste are needed to keep the negative environmental effects of …
Climate change: EU to seek stricter car emissions cut by 2030
A day after the UN warned the world was “running out time” on climate change, EU ministers have battled over the extent of emission cuts on carmakers. Germany is concerned more ambitious cuts would be bad for business.European Union countries have agreed to pursue a 35 percent cut in car emissions by 2030, as part …
Climate change panel vets landmark global warming report
Scientists fear potential Trump administration obstruction as top climate change body finalizes a major report of future global warming scenarios and ways to mitigate impacts.The 48th meeting of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) began on Monday to consider its special report, which looks at likely future scenarios for 1.5 degree Celsius (2.7 degrees …
Germany’s coastal lowlands under the shadow of climate change
Much of Germany’s North Sea coast is low enough to put it at risk from the waters at its door. Not least in an era of warming temperatures and predicted sea level rise.The wind whips threatening clouds across a dark blue sky above the North Frisian island of Pellworm. Petra Feldkamp casts a glance toward …
High temperatures linked to rise in suicide rates, study reveals
Impacts of climate change on mental health are a growing concern
Climate change threatens marine protected areas
Greenhouse gas emissions threaten the ecosystems in marine protected areas, according to a new research study published on Sunday in the journal Nature Climate Change. The paper points out that 42% of areas with fishing bans will be exposed to warming waters and decreasing oxygen levels that exceed natural variability by 2050. Researchers at a …
Battling climate change with little resources: The fight of Mozambique’s coastal cities
Adapting to the impacts of climate change is expensive. How can poorer regions manage? Mayors of Mozambique’s coastal cities show how they are preparing for severe storms and rising sea levels with limited resources.Although industrial countries produce the lion’s share of greenhouse gases globally, it’s countries of the Global South that face the brunt of …
Sahara Desert grew 10% since 1920 due to climate change
The world’s largest desert, the Sahara, grew by about 10% since 1920 because of the impact of climate change, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Maryland (UMD). The study is the first research to assess century-scale changes to the boundaries of the world’s largest desert. The new research, which was …
Climate change, its impacts are largest threat to planet
World’s biggest threat is extreme weather resulting from climate change, says Global Risks Report 2018
How climate change threatens Egyptâs coasts, agriculture
Worldwide trending philosophy for coastal protection is building with nature techniqueÂ
Monster of global inequality continues to grow
82% of global wealth generated in 2017 went to wealthiest 1% of world population, says Oxfam
Climate change has some benefits for flowersÂ
Tropical forests may be more sensitive to subtle climatic changes than some ecologists predicted, study finds
Fahmy reviews Egyptâs efforts in facing climate change during Bonnâs COP23
Egyptâs Minister of Environment Khaled Fahmy said Friday that the Paris Agreement is considered as a big change in the international mutual efforts to face the danger of climate change, regarding the ability of countries to adapt with its negative impacts, and throughout the international cooperation to decrease its impacts, according to a statement from …
WHO, UNFCCC team up to protect health from climate change at COP23
Egypt is one of the potentially vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change: World Bank
Egypt food security in wake of climate change and water scarcityÂ
Egypt has relied on the Nile, the worldâs longest river, as the main source of fresh water, since the time of the Pharaohs. For thousands of years, annual floods dumped rich silt on the riverâs banks, allowing the country to serve as a Mediterranean bread basket. However, with the completion of the Aswan High Dam …
Climate change: A simmering threat to our ocean
Plastic pollution and overfishing may currently be in the headlines. But rising CO2 emissions are also a key threat to the ocean that covers 71 percent of the planet, and a major challenge for future life on Earth.Frank Bainimarama knows all about the need to protect the ocean. As the prime minister of Fiji, he …
10 incredible things climate change will do
Climate change will bring some surprising effects: Bumpy plane rides, greater mood swings and more volcanic eruptions are just a few of the things we can expect over the decades to come. And yes, even more lightning.We’re already familiar with some of the more evident effects of global warming such as melting glaciers and more …
Kenyans turn to camels to cope with climate change
While parts of Kenya are becoming drier, a growing number of people are starting to keep camels. The animals are more drought-resistant than cows – and their highly nutritious milk is catching on around the world.Bone-dry plains roasted by a relentless equatorial sun. At first glance, there’s little to be found in the fields near …
Four climate change myths, debunked
Some people are skeptical that human activity is driving global warming. We take a look at the most common arguments used by climate deniers, and set the record straight.Despite a 97 percent scientific consenus on the issue, some still dispute the idea that human activity is causing climate change. With this year’s Earth Day focusing …
‘Climate change allows terrorists to thrive’
A report commissioned by the German foreign office shows how in scenarios of instability and conflict, climate change can contribute to the emergence and growth of terrorist groups such as Boko Haram or “Islamic State.”The German foreign office has commissioned a report analyzing the links between climate change and the growth of non-state armed groups …
Climate change taking big bite out of alpine glaciers
Across the Alps, glaciers have lost half their volume since 1900. And there is no letting up: Melting has accelerated since 1980. Most Alpine glaciers will be gone by the end of this century, scientists say.”It’s almost time to say farewell to our glaciers,” Austrian mountain farmer Siggi Ellmauer said, looking at the craggy summits …
Should we be worried about our cherry blossoms because of climate change?
With spring rapidly progressing, cherry trees all over the world are beginning to bloom earlier. But the extreme weather of climate change might thwart our favorite cherry blossom festivals.Birds are chirping, bees are buzzing and fascinated spectators are madly clicking away, taking selfies. The crowds at cherry blossom festivals around the world are a clear …
Climate change makes weather extremes the new normal
On World Meteorological Day, DW provides an overview of how global warming is changing our lived experience of the climate.News of the hottest year, the wettest winter and suffocating summers are no longer a surprise. We’re getting used to extreme weather – and that’s worrying. In 2016, Earth’s surface reached its warmest temperatures since 1880. …
Through the lens
Join us as we take a look through the lens at some environmental events from around the world over the past week, including rights for two Indian rivers, a fish out of water and the crippling effects of drought.In India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, the high court declared the rivers Ganges and its main tributary, …
Paris Agreement: Savior for the world’s climate?
The global climate agreement is now officially in force.
Egypt advocates for funding, technology transfer in UN climate meeting
The situation in Egypt is more complicated than simply seeking funding or new technology, says researcher
Brazil ratifies Paris climate deal, joining US, China
Brazil has followed the US and China as the third-largest country for emissions to ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change. Major emitters Russia, India, Japan and Germany have still to sign up to the accord.