Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18’s across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency said Monday.
Browsing: climate crisis
Here at WTX News, we care about our planet, we’ll keep you up to date on all the latest from the climate crisis.
What is climate crisis?
Rising temperatures are fueling environmental degradation, natural disasters, weather extremes, food and water insecurity, economic disruption, conflict, and terrorism. Sea levels are rising, the Arctic is melting, coral reefs are dying, oceans are acidifying, and forests are burning.
Why do we call it a climate crisis?
The term is applied by those who “believe it evokes the gravity of the threats the planet faces from continued greenhouse gas emissions and can help spur the kind of political willpower that has long been missing from climate advocacy”.
What are examples of climate crisis?
These phenomena include the increased temperature trends described by global warming, but also encompass changes such as sea-level rise; ice mass loss in Greenland, Antarctica, the Arctic and mountain glaciers worldwide; shifts in flower/plant blooming; and extreme weather events.”
Greener flights will cost more but will reduce carbon emissions by 70% Sustainable Aviation, an industry group representing UK aviation, has said that efforts to…
Climate activists in Italy turned a Baroque-style fountain at the foot of Rome’s Spanish Steps black on Saturday, in a protest they said evoked an “end of the world” scenario.
Melting Antarctic ice causing dramatic ocean current slowdown, heading for collapse – study The ice caps in Antarctica are melting at an alarming rate, and if…
‘Half-baked, half-hearted’: critics deride UK’s long-awaited climate strategy The Guardian says The UK’s new energy plan unveiled on Thursday is a missed opportunity full of…
Drought risk to parts of England after dry February, scientists warn Despite this week’s wet weather, experts are warning that certain parts of England require…
France’s unprecedented winter sees 31 days without rain France has broken an unprecedented record of going 31 days without significant rainfall during winter, according to…
Brazil storm: Deadly storms strike Brazilian coast leaving dozens dead At least 36 people have died due to severe flooding and landslides in the Brazilian…
Cyclone hits New Zealand, state of emergency declared amid flooding and landslides New Zealand announced a national state of emergency on Tuesday after Cyclone Gabrielle…
Top 3 environmental stories 2023 The top three positive environmental stories from the year – 2022 nuclear fusion saw a breakthrough: providing us with what…
January temperature records smashed across Europe Several countries broke all-time national temperature records for the month of January on the 1st, including the Czech Republic,…
Campaigners say long delay is adding to pollution and government would be betraying manifesto promise if glass is not included The launch of a long…
King Charles asks for £1bn Crown Estate wind farm profits to be used for ‘public good’ The Independent says The King has asked for profits…
Greenland’s melting ice sheet will add an estimated 50cm to the global mean sea-level by 2100.
Whitehaven colliery will release about 17,500 tonnes of methane every year, estimates thinktank The new coalmine in Cumbria is likely to prevent the UK from…
Another storm batters California amid flooding and evacuations California is preparing for a final round of storms that are expected to bring more rain and…
Single-use vapes cannot be recycled at home and have to be taken to a specialist centre.
California storm: Montecito residents told to evacuate An emergency declaration has been issued for California after the state was hit by a deadly storm, with…
Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England The government has confirmed that single-use items such as plastic cutlery, plates and trays will…
UK 2022 was warmest year on record, Met Office says 2022 was the UK’s warmest year on record, the Met Office says. The average annual…
Carmaker, which also owns Kia, missed 2022 targets amid shortage of chips and other vital parts The carmaker behind Hyundai and Kia has said it…
Some places have seen temperatures as low as -10 °C.
Joe Biden plans to meet Prince William and Kate in Boston President Joe Biden plans to meet with the Prince and Princess of Wales on…
The story features familiar Mr Men and Little Miss characters as they learn how to reduce their plastic waste by refilling and reusing.
Days later, Harry and Meghan will head to New York for human rights award, with no plans for brothers to meet The Prince and Princess…