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Arab region among world’s most climate-vulnerable, World Meteorological Organisation finds
Arab region among world’s most climate-vulnerable, World Meteorological Organisation finds
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 05, 2025

The Arab region recorded its hottest year on record in 2024, with 35 extreme events causing over 300 deaths and affecting 3.77 million people, as WMO...

World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – What does that mean for US?
World Court just ruled countries can be held liable for climate change damage – What does that mean for US?
The Conversation  |  Aug 04, 2025

The ICJ’s advisory opinion marks a turning point in global climate accountability, giving vulnerable countries a stronger legal foundation to assert t...

EU scientists say 2024 will be the world's hottest year on record
EU scientists say 2024 will be the world's hottest year on record
Reuters  |  Dec 09, 2024

Extreme weather has swept around the world in 2024, with severe drought hitting Italy and South America, fatal floods in Nepal, Sudan and Europe.

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