Extreme weather events are natural disasters that are inevitable and devastating. According to Germanwatch - a Germany-based non-profit, more than 526,000 people over the world died as a direct result of more than 11,500 extreme weather events during 1998-2017, and the total economic losses amounted to around US$3,47 trillion.With global warming, both the number and intensity … [Read more...] about Top 10 Countries Affected by Extreme Weather Events During 1998-2017 (Fatalities)
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The 2019 Extreme Heatwaves in Europe As an Indicator of Unprecedented Global Warming
Since late June 2019, Europe are experiencing extreme heat. Spain, France and Italy have suffered through several intense heatwaves, with temperatures exceeding 40.0°C in many areas. The highest ever temperature was recorded in France at 46.0°C.The heatwaves in Spain have also trigged the biggest wildfires in 20 years. Other countries such as Germany, Poland and the Czech … [Read more...] about The 2019 Extreme Heatwaves in Europe As an Indicator of Unprecedented Global Warming
Key Facts and Statistics About Climate Change on Earth
Nowadays, global warming has become a major environmental concern that has drawn public attention worldwide. To better understand the extent of the issue, a summary of key facts and statistics about climate change, complied from international reports, is present here.2018 was the hottest year in Europe and the Middle East on record and the fourth warmest year on Earth since … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics About Climate Change on Earth
Taking Care of Our Earth – A Global Agenda for Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050, UN Appeals
Negative impacts of climate warming are already being experienced globally. As set out by the IPCC’s Special Report on Global Warming, limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is necessary to prevent irreversible devastating changes. To achieve this goal will require reaching net zero CO2 emissions in most if not all countries by 2050.Several days ago, the … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Our Earth – A Global Agenda for Net Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050, UN Appeals
Singapore Tops World for Fossil CO2 Emissions Per Square Kilometer
According to the data we calculated, based on a database released by the Global Carbon Budget 2018, Singapore toped world for fossil CO2 emissions per square kilometer in 2017.The amount of fossil CO2 emissions per square kilometer in Singapore in 2017 was 89764.5 tons (232490.2 tons/mile2), 2.3 times the amount of Hong Kong (38978 tons/km2 or 100955 tons/mile2), 27 times the … [Read more...] about Singapore Tops World for Fossil CO2 Emissions Per Square Kilometer