Emma Bryce As we enter El Niño, periods of surging temperatures at sea are predicted to grow more frequent and intense. What do they do to marine life, and can we adapt? On 4 July 2023, the World Meteorological Organization declared the beginning of an El Niño phase, a climate pattern that drives up temperatures… Continue reading How ‘marine heatwaves’ affect the ocean – and what can be done?
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World records biggest increase in methane concentrations since start of measurements
In yet another ominous climate change warning, atmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide all reached new record highs in 2021, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). WMO’s Greenhouse Gas Bulletin reported the biggest year-on-year jump in methane concentrations in 2021 since systematic… Continue reading World records biggest increase in methane concentrations since start of measurements
New records of Greenhouse gas concentrations in atmosphere: WMO
Levels of heat-trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere have reached another new record high, according to the World Meteorological Organization. This continuing long-term trend means that future generations will be confronted with increasingly severe impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, more extreme weather, water stress, sea level rise and disruption to marine and land… Continue reading New records of Greenhouse gas concentrations in atmosphere: WMO
World Meteorological Organization to undergo sweeping reforms
The World Meteorological Congress has approved a package of sweeping reforms to embrace a more comprehensive Earth system approach, with a stronger focus on water resources and the ocean, more coordinated climate activities and a more concerted effort to translate science into services for society. It paved the way for greater engagement with the rapidly growing private sector and more structured collaboration with development agencies.… Continue reading World Meteorological Organization to undergo sweeping reforms
World Meteorological Organization steps up action on water
The World Meteorological Organization is revamping its strategy on water in order to face up to the unprecedented challenges posed by water stress, floods and droughts and lack of access to clean supplies. WMO Executive Council held a special one-day dialogue on water as part of a concerted drive to strengthen hydrological services and to… Continue reading World Meteorological Organization steps up action on water
HydroConference: a very urgent need to improve water management
A three-day conference on hydrological services therefore sought to address the urgent need to improve forecasting, management and use of water supplies and to tackle the problem of too much, too little or too polluted water. The HydroConference, from 7 to 9 May in Geneva, brought together 215 providers and users of hydrological services from 85… Continue reading HydroConference: a very urgent need to improve water management
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