Energy transformation is not only key to economic growth, but also to combating climate change. Today, the transition from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable energy sources has become a global necessity. Türkiye stands out as one of the countries taking strong steps in this transformation. So, what will be the impacts of Türkiye’s energy… Continue reading Türkiye’s Energy Transformation: A Roadmap for the Future
Category: Climate Change
Climate change is a pressing issue that affects us all. It refers to the gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature caused by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. The impacts of climate change are already being felt around the world, from rising sea levels to more frequent and severe storms, droughts, and wildfires. These impacts have significant consequences for human health, the economy, and the environment. However, there are also solutions that can help mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, such as investing in renewable energy sources, increasing energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable lifestyles. It is important for individuals, businesses, and governments to take action to address climate change and create a more sustainable future for all.
Paris 2024 Olympics: Extreme Weather Continues to Disrupt the Games
The Paris 2024 Olympics, set against the picturesque backdrop of the City of Light, has been a stage for remarkable athletic achievements and a battleground against nature’s unpredictable elements. Extreme weather conditions, including unprecedented heatwaves, torrential downpours, and severe thunderstorms, have significantly disrupted the Games. These conditions have forced event postponements and venue evacuations and… Continue reading Paris 2024 Olympics: Extreme Weather Continues to Disrupt the Games
Insights from Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Report
As the world grapples with unprecedented climate conditions, the urgency of addressing climate change has never been more evident. Just this week, the globe shattered heat records for two consecutive day, underscoring the immediate impacts of our warming planet. Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insights Report delves deep into the evolving landscape of climate-related risks… Continue reading Insights from Aon’s 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Report
The Rising Threat of Severe Weather Around the Globe
Severe weather events are no longer rare but have become increasingly common and devastating worldwide. These events profoundly impact communities, economies, and the environment, highlighting the urgent need for robust measures to mitigate and adapt to these extreme weather patterns. Recent incidents in Croatia, the United States, Switzerland, and across Europe underscore this pressing issue.… Continue reading The Rising Threat of Severe Weather Around the Globe
Earth’s Hottest June on Record: What It Means for Our Planet
In June 2023, global temperatures hit record highs, marking the hottest June since records began. As the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service reported, this alarming trend is part of 13 consecutive months of record-breaking temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that such temporary breaches of the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels highlight the… Continue reading Earth’s Hottest June on Record: What It Means for Our Planet
Nature’s Wrath: Hurricanes
Hurricanes are one of the natural phenomena that reveal the power of the atmosphere with their magnificence and especially with the traces of destruction they leave behind. The scientific classification of hurricanes is that storms with speeds exceeding 74 mph. However, hurricanes are too complex meteorological events to be dismissed as storms. For example, during… Continue reading Nature’s Wrath: Hurricanes
Hottest March on Record
The Warmest Year on Record As in previous months, March 2024 witnessed an unprecedented global surface air temperature anomaly, surpassing historical records. Averaging 14.14°C, it exceeded the 1991-2020 baseline by 0.73°C, marking the tenth consecutive month of record-breaking warmth. The preceding twelve months also registered the highest global average temperature ever recorded. Consequently, the period… Continue reading Hottest March on Record
Adapting to Heat Waves with Weather Intelligence
Hotter Than Ever The year 2023 was recorded as the hottest year in recorded human history. Following that, January 2024 set a new record as the hottest January ever recorded with a temperature of 13.14°C. As February 2024 comes to an end, it seems that this month will also have record temperatures. With February, global… Continue reading Adapting to Heat Waves with Weather Intelligence
Climate Resilient Cities and Communities
What is Climate Resilience? The term climate resilience was coined by C.S. Hollings in the 1960s. It was introduced as a concept that defines the capacity of ecosystems to resist and adapt to external changes and stresses. Climate change is a reality of today, and its impacts are increasingly affecting our lives like never before.… Continue reading Climate Resilient Cities and Communities
Record-High Temperature in January 2024
One Record After Another Last year, 2023, broke records as the hottest year in recorded human history. In January 2023, which was the hottest January ever recorded, temperatures reached 12.87°C, making it the seventh warmest month. In our previous discussion, we mentioned the possibility of 2024 breaking this record. Looking at the current situation, it… Continue reading Record-High Temperature in January 2024