The UN estimates that fewer people will go hungry in the world in 2022 than there were in 2021. The organization estimated that 674.6-796.9 million people were hungry in 2021, and 690.6-783.1 million people are expected to be hungry in 2022, according to early figures. Thus, from 738.9 million to...

According to new research, as many as 61,000 people may have perished in Europe's oppressive heatwaves last summer, revealing that nations' efforts to prepare for the heat are catastrophically failing.   In 35 European countries, from late May to early September 2022—during Europe's hottest...

In accordance with a new energy policy published by the United Arab Emirates, the nation intends to raise hydrogen production to 15 million tons annually by 2050, said Suhail Al Mazroui, the UAE's minister of energy, made the announcement. By 2031, the United Arab Emirates will create 1.4 million...

Authorities in the US state of Oregon's Multnomah County are suing 17 oil and gas firms, seeking more than $50 billion in damages for the "heat dome" phenomenon, which has been connected to the deaths of numerous locals. In the summer of 2021, Oregon experienced the "heat dome" climatic phenomena,...

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights updated statistics on civilian deaths in Ukraine. As of 18 June, 9,083 persons died and 15,790 were injured in Ukraine since 24 February 2022. 4,105 people died and 5,861 were injured in the Ukrainian-controlled region of Donbas, according to the UN. 718...

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu stated last week during a tour to Europe that if European nations want Taiwanese investment in semiconductor manufacture to continue, they should improve relations with Taiwan.   Government permission is required for all international investments by Taiwan...

According to the State Department, the US has informed UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) of its intentions to re-join the organization. Washington withdrew from UNESCO in 2018, accusing it of having anti-Israel views, and refused to support the...

A study recently published in the academic journal Earth System Science Data found that global warming has increased by more than 0.2 degrees Celsius. "Human-induced warming is accelerating at an unprecedented rate of more than 0.2 degrees Celsius every decade between 2013 and 2022. A combination...

Ajay Banga began his five-year term as president of The World Bank on June 2nd. The Biden-appointed, former Mastercard CEO also brings a new focus for the international financial institution: climate change. And developing nations are concerned. The World Bank’s main clients, countries making up...