Blame climate change for a sweltering Kerala
Increased sea surface temperature leads to rise in humidity
Europe burns: National Emergency declared in UK; wildfires in France, Spain, Portugal
Many parts of the continent including Spain, Greece and France experienced wildfires July 17, 2022, after an unusually dry, hot spring
Air quality improved in parts of Africa due to dip in fires
In the dry months between November and February, there was a 4.5 per cent decline in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration
World’s coldest regions have been on fire in 2021, even in winter: Copernicus
Wildfires in 2021 mostly occurred in Siberia, North America, North Africa and the Mediterranean
Zombie fires in a warming Arctic region a worry: Study
Arctic fires are also burning earlier and farther north, in landscapes previously thought to be fire resistant
Top 5 global risks in next decade environmental: WEF report
The document also found a ‘generational shift’ in climate perception and warned about increasing health burden due to diseases