Focus on Weather
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it’s unclear
Climate change fuels stronger storms globally, with intense typhoons in Asia and record-breaking Atlantic hurricanes raising concerns.
UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan, agencies say
UN agencies push for climate funds for Afghanistan, stalled since the Taliban's 2021 takeover, officials say.
UN climate talks start as experts warn 2024 is heading for record heat
COP29 climate talks begin in Azerbaijan as the UN warns that 2024 could be the hottest year on record.
Paris agreement climate goals ‘in great peril’, warns UN
UN warns Paris climate goals are 'in peril' as 2024 on track for record heat, signaling a new reality of climate extremes."
UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution
Curbing climate change's impact will cost trillions, but poor nations lack the funds, sparking debate at UN talks.
Spain’s flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here’s what went wrong
Flash floods in Valencia killed over 220 people, with delayed warnings and poor infrastructure worsening the disaster.
Renewable energy offers a cost and opportunity to insurance sector
Renewable energy insurance premiums have surged 20-40 per cent amid soaring claims from extreme weather, stressing insurers’ ESG roles.
Wild winds fuel Southern California wildfire that has forced thousands to evacuate
Officials Southern California urged residents to be on watch for fast-spreading blazes, power outages and downed trees.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
MEG says 2024 production to come in at low end of forecast due to wildfires
MEG Energy anticipates 2024 production at the low end of its forecast due to wildfires and cold weather impacts earlier this year.
