Tag: climate change
Hurricane Ian leaves trail of destruction after making landfall in Florida | DW News
Hurricane Ian brought high winds, heavy rains, storm surges and intense flooding to Florida on Wednesday, making landfall in the afternoon and moving inland through the evening. Officials were preparing a major emergency response to help those affected by...
Pakistan Floods: Can the country recover from climate disaster? | The Stream
The Stream takes a look at recovery efforts following disasters in Pakistan and Puerto Rico that are both linked to climate change. It’s been more than three months since catastrophic flooding in Pakistan initiated one of the country’s most severe climat...
Multiple waterspouts spotted spinning in Mediterranean | ABC News
Four distinct waterspouts were spotted by the crew of a yacht sailing off the coast of Mallorca in the Mediterranean.
How Spain is Making Abundant Water in the Desert
Deserts make up one third of all land area on planet earth, and this area has been increasing due to climate change and loss of some wetlands all around the world. Although the word “desert” may bring to mind a sea of shifting sand, dunes cover only about...
600-year-old Buddhist statue revealed; coincidence or heaven’s will?
China’s Yangtze basin area is going through unprecedented heat waves and droughts. The water levels in many places where the Yangtze river flows are hitting new record lows. Rivers have dried up, ships are grounded, and crops are wilting. The severe droug...
What happens when our water dries up? | DW Documentary
Climate change is causing rising temperatures, extreme weather events and more and more drought. And, in this changing reality, everyone needs more water. Humans are competing with the natural world for water. What does this mean for biodiversity? Fewer a...
German farmers plant new crops to meet new climate challenges | Focus on Europe
In Germany, farmers are struggling with the impact of heatwaves and drought. Jonas Schulze Niehoff in eastern Germany is no exception. Alongside the traditional grains and potatoes, he's now testing out drought-resistant quinoa and chickpeas.
Why Did The Earth Totally Freeze For 100 Million Years?
Why Did The Earth Totally Freeze For 100 Million Years?
New forests for greater climate protection? | DW Documentary
Planting trees will save the climate. At least, that’s the claim of many environmental organizations. As a result, massive reforestation efforts are taking place worldwide. But just how effective are these campaigns?
Study shows ‘zombie ice’ from Greenland raising sea levels
Dr. Richard Alley, professor of geosciences at Penn State, explains the phenomenon called "zombie ice" and how it is expected to raise sea levels.
Europe's rivers are running dry as the climate crisis worsens | DW News
Much of Europe and the Northern Hemisphere is battling either wildfires, low water levels, harvest warnings, water use restrictions or a mixture of all these. In Germany, one core focus of the drought is the Rhine River, which ultimately connects the Alps...
Swiss glaciers disappearing at record speed due to climate change – BBC News
Swiss glaciers, which attract skiers and climbers and are essential to Europe’s water supply, have been disappearing at record speed. A new study shows that Switzerland’s glaciers have lost more than half their volume in less than 100 years. This year’s h...
Hundreds of ships congested in Huangpu River in Shanghai due to low water level
According to Liberty Times, the water level of the Huangpu River in Shanghai has reached its lowest point in the past 20 years. As a result, nearly 100 sand-carrying ships are at a standstill in the middle of the river, and the congestion stretches for hu...
Why Lake Mead is Running Out of Water
The Colorado River is one of the most important rivers in the United States, and supplies water to more than 40 million people. Along this 1400 mile long stretch is river lies Lake Mead, the largest Resoivwar in the United States. While the Colorado River...
Elon Musk Last Warning: "Everyone Will Be Wiped Out..." - Here's Why
Elon Musk Last Warning: "Everyone Will Be Wiped Out" | Elon Musk shares his most recent thoughts on the global warming problem and climate change. Want to st...