WMO: 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record
November 7, 2024; World Meteorological Organization The year 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record, with the global average near surface temperature even higher than in 2023, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). WMO’s global temperature analysis covers January to September 2024 and is based on six international datasets to […]
Cholera, Zika and West Nile: The deadly diseases that sweep in after hurricanes
November 6, 2024; David Cox, BBC Disease-causing microorganisms churn in the floodwaters after a hurricane and grow in people’s homes long after the first danger has passed. But knowing when to seek medical attention can help limit the spread of disease after a storm. Over the last seven years, Naresh Kumar and colleagues at the […]
Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s – study
November 2, 2024; by Stephanie Hegarty and Talha Burki, BBC World Service The area of land surface affected by extreme drought has trebled since the 1980s, a new report into the effects of climate change has revealed. Forty-eight per cent of the Earth’s land surface had at least one month of extreme drought last year, […]
Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
October 9, 2024; by Alexa St. John, Associated Press Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene ‘s rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast less than two weeks later. The warming climate boosted Helene’s […]
Earth exceeds safe limits: First Planetary Health Check issues red alert
September 24, 2024; Published by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research The Planetary Boundaries Science (PBScience), a new initiative led by PIK director Johan Rockström and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), supported by the Planetary Guardians and other partners, has launched the Planetary Health Check (PHC), a first-of-its-kind scientific report and tool […]
Climate crisis threatens 41 million across Caribbean and Latin America: UN
May 28, 2024; Published by ALJAZEERA Tens of millions of people living in coastal areas of the Caribbean and Latin America face “life-threatening” weather events made worse by the climate crisis, the United Nations said in a new report. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) report on Tuesday found that 41 million people – about 6 percent of the population […]
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: CYLIP Success Stories and Impact Showcase for Future Funders Video Premiere
We are excited to announce the premiere of a new video that highlights the impactful journey of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology’s CYLIP programme. This video invites viewers to explore the successes and promising future of CYLIP, focusing on the achievements of our Phase 2 interns who are on a transformative journey towards […]
Drought causes power cuts in Ecuador
BBC News, April 17, 2024 By Vanessa Buschluter A severe drought has led to power cuts in Ecuador, which relies on hydroelectrical sources for much of its power. Energy companies published a schedule of power cuts which has seen the capital and other major cities go without electricity for hours on end. The drought has […]
Aruba Embraces the Rights of Nature and a Human Right to a Clean Environment
Inside Climate News, March 25, 2024 By Katie Surma Aruba’s government is moving to enshrine twin environmental rights in its constitution that would recognize that nature has inherent rights and also affirm a human right to a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment,” aligning the country’s government with a growing environmental movement that recognizes humans are […]
Theresa Marryshow: A beacon for female farmers in the Caribbean
Loop Lifestyle; March 8, 2024 Women have been a pillar of food production in the Caribbean for many years. However, they are becoming a dying presence in the field since many are now choosing careers, which are seen as more respectable and lucrative. Marryshow’s journey into farming exemplifies resilience, dedication, and a deep-rooted love for […]