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2025 was the world's third-warmest year on record
Reuters, Published on 14/01/2026
» BRUSSELS — The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, European Union (EU) scientists said on Wednesday.
Jamaica deaths at 28 as Caribbean reels from colossal hurricane
AFP, Published on 03/11/2025
» WHITEHOUSE (JAMAICA) - Storm-ravaged communities in western Jamaica were facing dire straits Sunday, days after record-setting Hurricane Melissa left towns demolished and at least 28 people dead across the island.
Downgraded Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba
AFP, Published on 29/10/2025
» HAVANA - A downgraded Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba early on Wednesday after ripping a path of destruction across Jamaica, which authorities have designated a “disaster area”.
AI-generated fakes proliferate as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged toward Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm.
Fear of mass destruction in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa churns in
AFP, Published on 28/10/2025
» KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - Brutal winds and heavy rains lashed Jamaica on Monday ahead of Hurricane Melissa unleashing what the prime minister warned could be a massively destructive storm -- the island's most violent on record.
Scientist revives climate database killed by Trump
AFP, Published on 22/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - A US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump’s administration has been brought back to life by its former lead scientist — revealing that extreme weather inflicted a record $101 billion in damages in just the first half of 2025.
Hong Kong's airlines evacuate planes as they wait out Typhoon Ragasa
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2025
» HONG KONG — As Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, approached Hong Kong this week, mass flight cancellations and lost revenue were not the only headache for airlines based at one of the world's busiest airports.
Super typhoon lashes Philippines on track toward Hong Kong
Bloomberg, Published on 22/09/2025
» Hong Kong is bracing for widespread damage and disruption from the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa, which is currently churning off the northern coast of the Philippines with tree-snapping winds.
Hong Kong airport cuts flights from Tuesday due to super typhoon
Bloomberg, Published on 22/09/2025
» Hong Kong International Airport expects flights to be cut starting on Tuesday as the Asian financial hub braces for one of its strongest super typhoons in years.
Hong Kong may close airport as super typhoon heads towards city
Bloomberg, Published on 22/09/2025
» Hong Kong is considering shutting its international airport on Tuesday ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa, which is currently churning off the northeast coast of the Philippines with strong winds.