Climate whiplash hits home: from drought & floods in Africa to LA fires
But La Niña offers hope of rain in Southern Africa, curb on rising temps
12 January 2025 - 00:00
The scorching wildfires in Los Angeles this week highlight that everybody — including Hollywood stars — is affected by the climate crisis, which escalates the intensity and frequency of extreme events. The World Meteorological Organisation revealed on Friday that 2024 was the hottest year on record, based on six international data sets...
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