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Europe 2 years ago

Hottest October globally marks fifth record-shattering month

With temperatures soaring beyond previous averages by exceptional margins, scientists say the pressure on world leaders to curb planet-heating greenhouse gas pollution has never been more urgent as they prepare to meet in Dubai for the UNCOP28 climate conference this month.

Jakarta 2 years ago

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South Tangerang breaks October record at nearly 40 degrees

BMKG shared the information on it’s Instagram account, @infobmkg, also noting significant temperature increases recorded at weather stations in Bandar Lampung, Banten, Surabaya, Central Sulawesi, South Sumatra and Semarang, among others.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Japan sees hottest September since records began

The scorching September's average temperature was 2.66 degrees Celsius (36.78 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than usual, the Japan Meteorological Agency said on Monday.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Temperatures seen surging as El Nino weather pattern returns

El Nino, a warming of water surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific Ocean, is linked to extreme weather conditions from tropical cyclones to heavy rainfall to severe droughts.

Environment 2 years ago

March heat, Antarctic ice close to records

"The month was jointly the second-warmest March globally," tied with 2017, 2019 and 2020, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said. The hottest March on record was in 2016.

Environment 3 years ago

Scientists sound alarm as ocean temperatures hit new record

The world's oceans, which have absorbed most of the excess heat caused by humanity's carbon pollution, continued to see record-breaking temperatures last year.

Academia 3 years ago

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Climate crisis and alternative funding for future climate action

The government estimates the total cost to fulfill the carbon emissions target will reach Rp 3.78 quadrillion (US$240 billion) by 2030.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

China logs hottest August since records began

Southern China last month sweltered under what experts said may have been one of the worst heat waves in global history, with parts of Sichuan province and the megacity of Chongqing clocking a string of days well over 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).

Europe 3 years ago

Temperatures rise as France tackles its worst drought on record

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's office has set up a crisis team to tackle a drought that has forced scores of villages to rely on water deliveries by truck, prompted state-run utility EDF to curb nuclear power output and stressed crops.

Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Japan swelters as temperatures approach record highs

The government issued an alert covering wide areas from eastern to western Japan, requesting people to drink water and avoid going outdoors to prevent heat exhaustion.