The Irish Government will receive a report on its response to Storm Éowyn in the coming months, as discussed in a meeting of the Taskforce on Emergency Planning. Tánaiste Simon Harris noted the report aims to improve future storm preparedness…
Recent heavy rains in Farsala, Greece, have severely affected wheat crops, exacerbating damage from earlier storms named Daniel and Diomedes. Farmer Georgios Drosos reported that summer crops such as cotton and corn suffered from improper water absorption due to soil…
The National Trust has reported significant damage to the UK’s heritage due to extreme weather conditions, emphasizing the impact of storms and flooding on historic properties. Notable incidents include flooding at Avebury Manor and various challenges faced by plant and…
The article explores the significant effects of climate change on food security worldwide, examining how fluctuating weather patterns, rising temperatures, and extreme weather events threaten agricultural productivity. It highlights data from various regions and discusses the implications for food supply…
The massive iceberg A23a, which broke away from the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica in 1986, has finally begun to drift north after being stuck on the seabed for decades. Recent satellite images show the iceberg, around 4,000 square kilometers…
Ahead of COP16 in Saudi Arabia, a UN report highlights agriculture’s significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and freshwater use. With almost 200 countries gathering to combat desertification, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) stresses the urgency of…
Climate change is significantly impacting agriculture worldwide, particularly in Turkey, where the emergence of sinkholes poses serious threats to farming. Farmers like Adem Ekmekçi, who previously thrived, now face challenges as groundwater depletion and rising temperatures create unstable soil conditions….
In December, Greek cotton producers and the government will convene to discuss the viability of cotton farming in Greece, as soaring production costs and drought-related yield declines raise concerns. Currently, prices are under €0.50 per kilogram, leading many farmers to…
This article delves into the concept of a hypothetical ‘super battery’ that could revolutionize energy storage. It poses important questions about whether such a battery could eliminate the need to recharge devices, the availability of essential raw materials, and the…
