Ocean temperatures hit near-record highs for March, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Friday, signalling a likely shift toward El Nino conditions that can amplify heat extremes on an already warming planet. Copernicus said average sea…
As temperatures continue to rise across the country, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) regularly issues heat index advisories to help Filipinos stay safe. But what exactly is the heat index, and how are…
As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water. Desalination, which is the process of removing salt from seawater, offers a way to produce freshwater in regions…
Paris, France–The world just had its third-hottest September on record, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Thursday, as global average temperatures remained stuck near historic highs for yet another month. September did not break the record for…
WASHINGTON — See you later La Niña, we hardly knew you. La Niña, the natural cooling flip side of the better known and warmer El Niño climate phenomenon, has dwindled away after just three months. The La…
Every March 22, the world comes together to celebrate World Water Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable water management. The theme for World Water Day 2025 is “Glacier…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked third in Asia for experiencing the most “unusual heat” from climate change in the past three months, according to Climate Central. A report released Wednesday found that the country had 74…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspension of classes in all levels in Cebu City was proposed by a local legislator due to the rising heat index felt in the province. City Councilor Rey Gealon penned the said resolution,…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As temperatures climb and heat waves become increasingly common, the spotlight often falls on the effects of rising heat index on humans. However, a lesser-discussed yet equally concerning aspect is the impact on…
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves…
DUBAI—Countries at the COP28 climate conference are considering calling for a formal phase-out of fossil fuels as part of the U.N. summit’s final deal to tackle global warming, a draft negotiating text seen on Tuesday, December 5,…
Paris, France—Nearly five times more people will likely die due to extreme heat in the coming decades, an international team of experts warned on Wednesday, adding that without action on climate change the “health of humanity is at…
