Climate Change

Scientists warn earth has hit first climate tipping point

International climate scientists have warned in a new report that tropical coral reefs have already crossed their tipping point due to rising ocean temperatures. The Global Tipping Points Report 2025 highlights risks of cascading failures in other climate systems if global warming exceeds 1.5°C. The findings come ahead of the 30th World Climate Conference in Brazil.

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica as category 5 storm

2025년 10월 28일 Theo Klein

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, struck Jamaica as a category 5 hurricane on October 28, 2025, fueled by unusually warm sea surface temperatures linked to climate change. Meteorologists expressed alarm over its rapid intensification and potential for catastrophic damage, including up to one meter of rain. Three people died in preparations for the storm.

Palestinian teens gear up for global robotics competition

Five teenagers from Palestine are set to compete in Panama next week at one of the world's largest youth robotics events. Amid a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, they have finalized a robot designed to tackle climate change simulations. Their aim is victory followed by teaching STEM to war-displaced peers.

Melting ice strengthens southern ocean carbon barrier

Freshwater from melting ice and increased precipitation is temporarily trapping carbon dioxide in the deep Southern Ocean, countering predictions of a weakening carbon sink. Scientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute explain this stabilizing effect in a new study. However, intensifying winds may soon reverse this protection, potentially releasing stored CO2 into the atmosphere.

Egypt and Netherlands renew water MoU for coastal protection

Egypt’s Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sweilam met with Dutch Ambassador to Cairo Peter Mollema to strengthen bilateral ties in water management. The two sides renewed their Memorandum of Understanding for the Egypt-Netherlands High-Level Water Committee, focusing on water resource management and coastal protection. Preparations are underway for a new feasibility study on environmentally friendly beach nourishment techniques to safeguard Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline.

Bill Gates says climate change is serious but not apocalyptic, urging focus on reducing human suffering

2025년 10월 29일 Petra Hartmann 사실 확인됨

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates writes in a new memo that climate change, while a major problem, "will not lead to humanity’s demise" and argues policymakers should prioritize reducing human suffering—especially in poorer countries. The memo arrives ahead of next month’s United Nations climate summit in Brazil.

Scientists uncover universal thermal performance curve for all life

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered a universal thermal performance curve that governs how every living organism responds to temperature changes. This pattern, applicable from bacteria to fish, shows performance peaks at an optimal temperature before sharply declining, highlighting limits to adaptation in a warming world. The findings, published in PNAS, suggest evolution cannot escape this fundamental rule.

Scientists warn el niño may become more predictable and intense

A new study reveals that the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) could intensify and synchronize with other climate patterns due to global warming, potentially leading to more extreme weather by mid-century. Researchers predict a tipping point around 2050 in the tropical Pacific, shifting ENSO from irregular cycles to strong, rhythmic oscillations. This change may heighten risks of rainfall extremes and climate whiplash in regions like Southern California and the Iberian Peninsula.

Scientists warn of grim new chapter in Earth's climate crisis

An international team of researchers has issued a stark report on the planet's vital signs, declaring that humanity is hurtling toward climate chaos. The analysis of 2025 data reveals record extremes in 22 of 34 tracked indicators, from ocean heat to Antarctic ice loss. While the situation is dire, experts emphasize that bold action can still avert catastrophe.