CLIMATE SCIENCE
'Significant' acceleration of global warming since 2015: study
Paris, France (AFP) Mar 7, 2026
Global warming has accelerated in a 'statistically significant' way since 2015, according to a study published by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). ... more
Prolonged drought risks famine for millions in Somalia: ICRC
Geneva (AFP) Mar 3, 2026
Millions of people in Somalia are at risk of famine due to prolonged drought, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned on Tuesday. ... more
Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 24, 2026
Mangrove forests are widely recognized as powerful natural carbon sinks, and new research indicates that a less familiar form of carbon stored in their soils could significantly shape how coastal ec ... more