July 22 was hottest day globally
PARIS — Earth withered through a second-straight day of record-breaking heat on July 22, the EU's climate monitor said Wednesday, as large parts of Europe, Asia and North America suffer blistering temperatures.
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Typhoon Gaemi: Climate Change Intensifies Rainfall Patterns, Typhoons, Warn Scientists
Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, which could also be intensifying typhoons and other tropical storms.
'Carina's' damage on electric infra in Baguio, Benguet reaches P2.4-M
BAGUIO CITY — Super Typhoon Carina (International name: Gaemi) that brought extreme heavy rainfall and strong winds since Wednesday left the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) damage worth P2.4 million.
Press Release - Cayetano: Emergency Response Department needed amid growing extreme weather events
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is urging the government to establish an Emergency Response Department (ERD) as a decisive action to bolster the nation's resilience against the growing threat of extreme weather events due to climate change.
'Carina' damages 45 schools, disrupts upcoming school opening
MANILA, Philippines — At least 45 public schools across the Philippines have been damaged during the onslaught of Supertyphoon Carina (international name: Gaemi) enhanced by the southwest monsoon, impacting teachers’ and students’ preparations for the school opening five days from now.
Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says
WASHINGTON (AP) — On Sunday, the Earth sizzled to the hottest day ever measured by humans, yet another heat record shattered in the past couple of years, according to the European climate service Copernicus Tuesday.
Andy Murray confirms retirement after Paris Olympics
PARIS – Former World No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam title winner Andy Murray confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after the Paris Olympics.
More trash balloons launched from North Korea, says Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has resumed sending balloons carrying trash across the border into the South, Seoul's military said Sunday, in apparent response to the South restarting loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts.