The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts an 80% chance of El Nino developing between June and August, potentially influencing global weather. Forecasts indicate a shift towards El Nino conditions, with probabilities nearing 90% by November, suggesting a moderate to strong event.
The WMO warns of an 80% chance of El Niño developing between June-August, potentially intensifying extreme weather globally due to climate change. A strong event could make 2027 the hottest year on record.
Thousands in Peru's informal settlements like Mollepata live in high-risk areas vulnerable to extreme weather. Despite a deadly 2009 flood, new settlements grow, straining resources and urban planning efforts.
A public sector audit report recommends that the Hong Kong Observatory improve public understanding of its typhoon warning system, citing increased demand for early notification due to more frequent extreme weather events.
This opinion piece argues that female city leaders are driving unprecedented urban transformation toward more inclusive, sustainable cities. Drawing on examples from Barcelona's Ada Colau, Montréal's Valérie Plante and Paris's Anne Hidalgo, the authors contend that women leaders' lived experiences result in policies benefiting vulnerable groups. The article cites statistics showing only 25 of the world's 300 largest cities have female mayors, and calls for more gender balance in municipal leadership to create public spaces that work for everyone.
How research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits.
