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WMO Report: Global Water Cycle Instability Intensifies
A new World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report details how shrinking glaciers, droughts, imbalanced river basins, and severe floods in 2024 demonstrate climate change's impact on unpredictable water resources, affecting billions.
WMO Report: Global Water Cycle Instability Intensifies
A new World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report details how shrinking glaciers, droughts, imbalanced river basins, and severe floods in 2024 demonstrate climate change's impact on unpredictable water resources, affecting billions.
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24% Bias Score
Global Water Cycle Disrupted by Climate Change: 2024 Sees Extreme Events
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that two-thirds of global rivers experienced either excessive or insufficient water flow in 2024, the hottest year on record, marking the sixth consecutive year of increasingly unpredictable water extremes driven by climate change.
Global Water Cycle Disrupted by Climate Change: 2024 Sees Extreme Events
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that two-thirds of global rivers experienced either excessive or insufficient water flow in 2024, the hottest year on record, marking the sixth consecutive year of increasingly unpredictable water extremes driven by climate change.
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16% Bias Score
WMO Report: Wildfires Worsen Air Quality Globally
The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) 2024 Air Quality and Climate Bulletin reveals that wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, significantly contributed to global air pollution, with the Amazon basin experiencing the most substantial surge in PM2.5 levels.
WMO Report: Wildfires Worsen Air Quality Globally
The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) 2024 Air Quality and Climate Bulletin reveals that wildfires, exacerbated by climate change, significantly contributed to global air pollution, with the Amazon basin experiencing the most substantial surge in PM2.5 levels.
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16% Bias Score
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
WHO and WMO Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action on Heat Stress in the Workplace
A new report from the WHO and WMO reveals that over 2.4 billion workers globally are exposed to extreme heat, resulting in over 22.85 million workplace accidents and nearly 19,000 deaths annually; the report calls for immediate action to mitigate the escalating impact.
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28% Bias Score
Global Heat Stress Impacts Half the World's Population
Half of the world's population already suffers from heat stress, impacting productivity and health, according to a new WHO and WMO report, which calls for immediate action and collaborative heat plans to mitigate the growing crisis.
Global Heat Stress Impacts Half the World's Population
Half of the world's population already suffers from heat stress, impacting productivity and health, according to a new WHO and WMO report, which calls for immediate action and collaborative heat plans to mitigate the growing crisis.
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24% Bias Score
WMO Predicts 80% Chance of Record-Breaking Hot Year in Next Five Years
The World Meteorological Organization and the UK Met Office predict an 80% chance of another record-breaking hot year in the next five years, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold and potentially reaching a more concerning 2°C warming, leading to more frequent and severe extreme weather ev...
WMO Predicts 80% Chance of Record-Breaking Hot Year in Next Five Years
The World Meteorological Organization and the UK Met Office predict an 80% chance of another record-breaking hot year in the next five years, exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold and potentially reaching a more concerning 2°C warming, leading to more frequent and severe extreme weather ev...
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16% Bias Score
Global Water Cycle Disrupted by Climate Change
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that two-thirds of global rivers experienced either too much or too little water in 2024, the hottest year on record, marking the sixth consecutive year of increasingly erratic and extreme events.
Global Water Cycle Disrupted by Climate Change
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that two-thirds of global rivers experienced either too much or too little water in 2024, the hottest year on record, marking the sixth consecutive year of increasingly erratic and extreme events.
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24% Bias Score
WMO Report Highlights Vicious Cycle of Climate Change and Air Pollution
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a report detailing the dangerous feedback loop between climate change and air pollution, primarily driven by aerosols from fossil fuels and human activities, resulting in significant health and economic consequences.
WMO Report Highlights Vicious Cycle of Climate Change and Air Pollution
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a report detailing the dangerous feedback loop between climate change and air pollution, primarily driven by aerosols from fossil fuels and human activities, resulting in significant health and economic consequences.
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16% Bias Score
WHO, WMO Warn of Extreme Heat's Impact on Global Worker Health
The WHO and WMO issued a joint report highlighting the escalating risks of extreme heat on global worker health, particularly in sectors like agriculture and construction, urging governments and employers to implement heat action plans to mitigate the impacts on productivity and well-being. Over 2.4...
WHO, WMO Warn of Extreme Heat's Impact on Global Worker Health
The WHO and WMO issued a joint report highlighting the escalating risks of extreme heat on global worker health, particularly in sectors like agriculture and construction, urging governments and employers to implement heat action plans to mitigate the impacts on productivity and well-being. Over 2.4...
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32% Bias Score
Climate Change-Induced Heat Impacts Half of Global Workforce
The WHO and WMO report that roughly half of the global workforce experiences heat-related health problems due to climate change, resulting in decreased productivity and impacting various sectors, especially agriculture, fishing, and construction; they urge collaborative heat-action plans.
Climate Change-Induced Heat Impacts Half of Global Workforce
The WHO and WMO report that roughly half of the global workforce experiences heat-related health problems due to climate change, resulting in decreased productivity and impacting various sectors, especially agriculture, fishing, and construction; they urge collaborative heat-action plans.
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28% Bias Score
Global Temperatures Forecast to Reach Record Highs in Next Five Years
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization and UK Met Office forecasts a 70% chance that global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius in the next five years, increasing the risk of severe weather events and potentially triggering irreversible climate system tipping points.
Global Temperatures Forecast to Reach Record Highs in Next Five Years
A new report from the World Meteorological Organization and UK Met Office forecasts a 70% chance that global warming will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius in the next five years, increasing the risk of severe weather events and potentially triggering irreversible climate system tipping points.
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44% Bias Score
WMO Predicts Record Heat for at Least One of Next Five Years
The World Meteorological Organization predicts an 80% chance of at least one of the next five years surpassing 2024's record heat, driven by unprecedented greenhouse gas levels, posing increased risks to societies and economies.
WMO Predicts Record Heat for at Least One of Next Five Years
The World Meteorological Organization predicts an 80% chance of at least one of the next five years surpassing 2024's record heat, driven by unprecedented greenhouse gas levels, posing increased risks to societies and economies.
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32% Bias Score
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