The Latest Breaking News from WMO

Poll campaigns in India must reflect climate issues

The World Meteorological Organization report is worrisome, making it imperative to trigger collective public action — something similar to what happened during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024

Gina Miller: Ecocide should be criminalised as UK ‘far behind EU’

The anti-Brexit campaigner is backing policy proposals that would see major polluters jailed or facing a fine of up to £3.85 million

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024

UN weather agency marks anniversary with dire warning about heating planet

Stark climate warnings come ahead of this year's World Meteorological Day, observed on Saturday, with the UN's weather agency confirming that global temperatures had "smashed" heat records in 2023 – raising ocean temperatures and melting glaciers faster than before. Even hotter conditions are expected for the year ahead.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23, 2024

2023-24 El Nino among five strongest on record, will continue fuelling heat in 2024: WMO

The 2023-24 El Nino has peaked as one of the five strongest on record and will continue to impact global climate in the coming months despite a weakening trend, the World Meteorological Organisation said.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

What are nacreous clouds?

Learn more about nacreous clouds, also known as polar stratospheric clouds. We take a look at how these colorful clouds form and why they're so rare.

Space · Mar 2, 2024

UN Confirms Europe Hit Record High Temperature In 2021

The World Meteorological Organisation confirmed on Tuesday that continental Europe recorded in 2021 its highest ever temperature of 48.8 degrees Celsius (119.8 Fahrenheit), and warned that new extremes were expected.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2024

‘Off the charts’: 2023 was hottest year ever recorded globally, US scientists confirm

New analysis confirms ‘unprecedented’ record reported by European Union and United Nations scientists

The Guardian - US · Jan 12, 2024

World's carbon emissions could start to fall for first time in 2024

Global carbon emissions may have peaked in 2023 – the hottest year in history – as efforts to step up renewable energy and step back from fossil fuels show signs of promise.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 1, 2024

2023 proved climate change is here

This sizzling year shattered records related to heat, sea ice and more. And the future could get even hotter

Salon · Dec 15, 2023

Climate Change By Numbers

As countries try to hammer out a response to climate change at the COP28 talks in Dubai, here are some key figures about how fossil fuels have warmed our world.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023