Climate Crisis

California storms give state much-needed boost in water supply
A series of atmospheric rivers covered the parched state with an estimated 121 trillion litres of water.
Published On 26 Jan 2023
Photos: South Korea’s capital region weathers snowstorm
Morning temperatures in Seoul and nearby regions fell to about minus 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit).
Published On 26 Jan 2023
Clean energy race sparks more ambitious climate policies: Report
A wave of green subsidies in the US and EU aims to boost renewable energy sources based on a 1.8C temperature rise.
Published On 25 Jan 2023
Storm brings tornado damage to Gulf Coast region of Texas
About 123,000 people were left without power in the aftermath of a large storm in the southern United States on Tuesday.
Published On 25 Jan 2023

By launching $14bn in climate financing, Africa shows it is running out of patience for the West’s failed promises.

Climate-vulnerable nations demand ‘innovative ways’ to receive disaster funds, including debt relief.

Call for funding grows for diplomatically isolated Afghanistan, which is facing disasters because of climate change.

Countries agree to set up a new fund, but details are still to be worked out on who would contribute to the fund.

While a fund for poorer nations was established, ‘no progress’ was made to reduce emissions and abandon fossil fuels.

Pleas from the Global South will not stir Western government into action. Only Western suffering will.

Countries have adopted a fund to help poor countries affected by disasters, but no efforts made to tackle emissions.

Countries at COP27 summit agree to set up a compensation fund for poor nations suffering the impact of climate change.

While many have praised the government’s commitment to cut greenhouse emissions some remain wary.

First nations representatives say the scale of the climate crisis requires ‘unprecedented collaboration’.

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