Heatwaves

Heat, storms and ballot: India’s April elections face a new climate reality

Rising heat, erratic storms and shifting pre-monsoon patterns are emerging as a decisive force in India’s elections, influencing voter...

Japan hit with first lawsuit over climate inaction

Hundreds of Japanese citizens sue the state, alleging unconstitutional climate inaction as record heat damages health, livelihoods and crops,...

Spain to open nationwide heat shelters amid record temperatures

Spain will open a nationwide network of climate shelters in public buildings ahead of next summer as record heat...

Youth call for action as heat waves worsen

As temperatures soar and heat waves grip the nation, the Human Safety Foundation (HSF) organized an experience-sharing event on...

2024 confirmed as Earth’s hottest year on record

It signals the first time the world has breached the 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) warming limit established by...

Rising Climate Change Risks: Heatwaves pose grave threats to women, children health

For a city to absorb carbon dioxide, open fields, parks, and wetlands are essential, but these are rapidly disappearing...