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Heat caused more than 47,000 deaths in Europe in 2023 – Study

Experts estimate that more than 47,000 people died as a result of high temperatures in Europe in 2023, the world’s warmest year since records...

Thousands of Germans hospitalised due to heat between 2002 and 2022

An average of almost 1,500 people per year were treated in Germany’s hospitals due to heat and intense sun exposure between 2002 and 2022. "Extreme...

Unprecedented rise of heat and rainfall extremes in observational data

A 90-fold increase in the frequency of monthly heat extremes in the past 10 years compared to 1951-1980 has been found by scientists in...

NiMet warns of above-danger heat stress, malaria in 2017

NiMet, in its 2017 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction, said heat for too long could cause heat stress, which may in turn lead to several illnesses,...

Global heat continues, sea ice hits new record lows

The extended spell of high global temperatures is continuing, with the Arctic witnessing exceptional warmth and – as a result – record low Arctic...

Workplace heat stifling economies of Nigeria, others – Report

Emerging economies face as much as 10 per cent losses in working hours because of deteriorating thermal conditions in the workplace due to climate...

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First session of UN Group on housing calls for accelerated global action

The first session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All concluded recently in Nairobi,...
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New €28m AfDB-funded solar project to boost Chad’s energy access

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved funding worth €28 million to build...

Port Harcourt refinery fully operational – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says the old Port Harcourt refinery is fully operational and preparation...

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First session of UN Group on housing calls for accelerated global action

The first session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working...

New €28m AfDB-funded solar project to boost Chad’s energy access

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank...
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