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  • UN Climate Panel Warns of “Code Red for Humanity” The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a stark warning about the future of the planet, saying that we are “now facing a Code Red for humanity”. The report, which is the most comprehensive assessment of climate change to date, found that human activities are already causing widespread changes to the climate system and that these changes are likely to become more severe in the future. The IPCC warned that we must take urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
  • Scientists Find Evidence of Climate Change in Ancient Ice Cores A team of scientists has found evidence of climate change in ancient ice cores from Greenland. The study, published in the journal Nature, found that the Greenland Ice Sheet has been losing mass at an alarming rate in recent years and that this is due to climate change. The scientists said that the findings are a “wake-up call” and that we need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Hurricane Season Could Be More Active in 2023 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season could be more active than average. The agency said that there is a 65% chance of an above-average season, a 20% chance of a near-average season, and a 15% chance of a below-average season. NOAA said that the increased activity is likely due to climate change, which is causing the atmosphere to warm and the oceans to become more humid.
  • Sea Level Rise Could Threaten Millions of People A new study has found that sea level rise could threaten millions of people around the world. The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, found that sea levels could rise by up to 2 meters by the end of the century if we do not take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The scientists said that the findings are a “stark reminder” of the need to act on climate change.
  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue to Rise Despite pledges from countries around the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, emissions continue to rise. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global greenhouse gas emissions rose by 6% in 2022. The IEA said that the increase was driven by a number of factors, including economic growth in China and India, and the increased use of coal for power generation.

These are just a few of the top global climate news headlines for today. Climate change is a serious threat to the planet and we need to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.