PNP Desk

Hottest September on record puts 2023 on track to be warmest year ever

Hottest September on record puts 2023 on track to be warmest year ever

Average surface temperature reached 16.38°C, or 0.5°C above the previous record in September 2020. Last month was roughly 1.75°C warmer compared to the pre-industrial period. It was also  0.93°C warmer than the 1991-2020 baseline which is used as a practical tool for climate sensitive sectors like agriculture. The heat is on WMO said this continues…

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Syria: Deadly military academy attack ‘horrific reminder’ of need to de-escalate

Syria: Deadly military academy attack ‘horrific reminder’ of need to de-escalate

More than 80 people were killed, according to media reports. The victims were both military personnel and civilians, including children. Hundreds more were wounded. UN chief concerned UN Secretary-General António Guterres was deeply concerned about the attack and “retaliatory shelling” across multiple locations in Syria, and underlined the need for a nationwide ceasefire. “He also…

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