(BBC) On the day he thought he’d be celebrating his wedding, Mamun buried 16 of his relatives. They had been killed by lightning on the way to the ceremony. Dressed in their finest saris and suits, his family members boarded a boat to join Mamun, when a heavy storm struck. As the rain lashed down
(BBC) Climate change could bring more lightning to forests in northern reaches of the globe, increasing the risk of wildfires, a new study shows. Researchers found that lightning is the main cause of fires similar to those seen in parts of Canada this summer. These forests limit climate change by trapping planet-heating carbon. More lightning
(BBC) Human fossil fuel emissions are threatening a key climate threshold twice as quickly as previously thought, a new report says. Researchers say the 1.5C limit could be continually breached by 2029, rather than the mid 2030s. They say record emissions of carbon dioxide over the past three years are a key factor. They also
(BBC) The world has finally agreed on a long-term plan to curb carbon emissions from flying. At a meeting in Montreal, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), pledged to support an “aspirational” net zero aviation goal by 2050. The plan, seen as a compromise by many, was accepted by the 193 countries who are members
Government says Africa will need to speak with one voice if its concerns on Climate Change effects are to be heard on the Global platform. Green Economy and Environment Minister, COLLINS NZOVU says Zambia will use its influence as Chair of the African Group of Negotiators to lead the efforts towards the realization Africa’s goals
(BBC) Climate change threatens the health and survival of urban trees, with more than half of species already feeling the heat, according to a new study. City-dwelling oaks, maples, poplars, elms, pines and chestnuts are among more than 1,000 tree species flagged at risk due to climate change. Scientists want better protection of existing trees
The World Meteorological Organization -WMO- has called on countries to invest in Infrastructure and technology as a way of building climate change warning capability. Organization Assistant Secretary General WENJIAN ZHANG says the institution is still struggling to build global early warning systems on climate Change. ZNBC’s MACPHERSON MUKUKA reports from Mozambique that Dr. WENJIAN says
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