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Climate Change
Bangkok rainfall and drainage systems: why flood risk is rising
At least 40 people have died after a week of heavy rainfall in Bangkok, as intense downpours overwhelm urban drainage systems and expose the growing flood risks…
Erminia Voccia•7 October 2026
Climate Change
Nepal flood loss and damage funding…
Nepal has requested USD 20 million from the UN Loss and Damage…
Erminia Voccia•30 September 2026
Climate Change
Solar farms reduce dust pollution and…
Solar farms in China’s Gobi Desert can reduce dust pollution by slowing…
Erminia Voccia•30 September 2026
Climate Change
“The Himalayas melt and the rock gives way”: Geologist Ananta Gajurel on…
Rising temperatures, black carbon and permafrost thaw are destabilizing the Himalayas. Geologist Ananta Gajurel explains the…
Erminia Voccia•11 September 2026
Climate Change
Data center water consumption: Microsoft targets zero-water AI cooling
Microsoft says its newest AI data centers require no water for cooling during normal operations, as…
Erminia Voccia•25 June 2026
Climate Change
Climate impact on democracy: how extreme events are shaping elections
From heatwaves to floods and wildfires, climate-related disasters are increasingly influencing elections worldwide, affecting voter access,…
Erminia Voccia•22 April 2026
Climate Change
World Water Day 2026: the world grows increasingly thirsty
On World Water Day, alarming data reveals global water demand could outstrip available resources by 40%…
Alessandro Petrone•23 March 2026
Climate Change
Climate change in the Arab region is accelerating
Climate change in the Arab region is accelerating, with 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on…
Erminia Voccia•20 February 2026
Photovoltaics
Solar-powered irrigation shields farmers from grid instability
Solar-powered irrigation is emerging as a crucial tool for agriculture in Africa, helping small farmers cope…
Editorial Team•19 December 2024
Economy & Finance
Climate crisis drains up to 9% of national budgets
The climate change cost is weighing heavily on African economies, with extreme weather events absorbing a…
Editorial Team•19 September 2024
Climate Change
Climate monitoring reshapes agricultural planning
Accurate and timely weather information is becoming a critical factor for agriculture in Africa, helping farmers…
Editorial Team•20 February 2024
Climate Change
Heat-related deaths in MENA could surge sixtyfold by 2100
Extreme heat deaths in the Middle East and North Africa could increase dramatically by the end…
Editorial Team•20 February 2024
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