The COP28 climate summit is finally upon us. It kicked off Thursday in Dubai, and over the following 12 days, it is expected to set the direction for how the world will tackle
Cities are particularly vulnerable to physical climate risks, given their geography and topography, and because they include high concentrations of people, wealth, assets and infrastructure, accounting for around 80% of global GDP.
Climate change is inextricably linked with tourism, as higher temperatures, increased risk of wildfires, and rising sea levels prompt tourists to choose other destinations, experts said at a conference. In his presentation,
An acclaimed author is to become one of Ireland’s first known so-called climate migrants. Andrea Busfield is selling her villa in Cyprus as the weather has become too extreme for her and her three
Dams are currently at 58.5% of their capacity, much lower than last year, and will continue to empty until October-November when it usually starts raining in Cyprus, according to officials. Marios Hadjikosti,
Those watching the heart-wrenching scenes of wildfires destroying Greece and the heroic effort against the flames have many Cypriots feeling it could be us. Cyprus is no stranger to wildfires, with the
A prolonged heatwave gripping the island for a record 17 days has reignited discussions over Cyprus’ future as climate experts warn that temperatures could reach 50 degrees Celsius in the years to
Atmospheric dust levels hit a negative record in May, the worst for five years, with researchers indicating that due to climate change, dust episodes in Cyprus will become more frequent. The Cyprus Institute
Recent dust clouds over Cyprus directly result from climate change, as the phenomenon is becoming more frequent, damaging more than just air quality, says the Met Office. On Friday, the island was
High dust concentrations affecting the island are expected to decrease in the next few days with rain showers forecast, according to the Met Office. In comments to Alpha TV, the director of
