Climate change
Carsten Schneider commented on Sunday about the recent heat records and the consequences of water shortages for the economy.
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South Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions are projected to stay below its 2030 target of 420 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, according to new analysis of government data.
Pope Leo XIV announced on Monday (30) the appointment of Brazilian climatologist Carlos Nobre, 75, as a member of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development. Nobre, a leading expert on climate change and the Amazon, joins bishops, priests, and theologians. The move underscores the Church's commitment to environmental issues.
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A Google AI trial rerouted hundreds of American Airlines flights from the US to Europe, reducing contrail formation that contributes to global warming. The 17-week study showed a 62 per cent drop in visible contrails for optimised routes. Overall contrail reduction across the trial was 11.6 per cent.
In Lower Saxony's agriculture, methane emissions from cattle account for the largest share of greenhouse gases. According to a report by the Oldenburg Chamber of Agriculture, total emissions in 2023 amounted to 12.3 million tons of CO2 equivalent. The decline since 1990 is noticeable but below the national average.
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Guangdong Province in southern China is experiencing its largest ever chikungunya fever outbreak, with more than 4,000 confirmed infections since late July. The disease, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, has primarily affected Shunde District in Foshan, with cases also reported in nearby cities and regions. Authorities are urging residents to eliminate mosquito breeding sites amid concerns over climate change and urbanization.