According to the Government of Türkiye, at least 3,381 people died and more than 20,000 were injured after a 7.8 magnitude quake struck close to the southern city of Gaziantep early on Monday, followed by another 7.5 magnitude earthquake several hours later. Almost 6,000 buildings have reportedly collapsed in the country, too, said Jens Laerke,…
This will be one of the lowest growth rates in recent decades, apart from during the 2007-8 financial crisis and the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In most countries we expect that private consumption and investment will weaken due to inflation and higher interest rates”, said Ingo Pitterle, Senior Economist at the UN Department of…
Climate scientists have warned that the Greenland ice sheet is rapidly melting, which will cause a significant rise in sea levels. The Greenland Ice Sheet plays an important role in the global climate system, with scientists saying the ice sheet is experiencing some of the warmest temperatures on record. According to scientists, if this temperature…
