A powerful Category 5 hurricane, Milton, is threatening Florida just days after the state was hit by Hurricane Helene. Experts are warning of "compound events" where multiple extreme weather events occur in quick succession, increasing the devastation. These hurricanes are fueled by unusually warm ocean temperatures, which are linked to climate change. Such occurrences are becoming more frequent and intense due to global warming.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that global renewable energy capacity is growing faster than expected. In the next five years, over 5,500 gigawatts of renewable energy will be added globally, which is significant progress toward decarbonizing the energy sector. However, this growth is still projected to fall short of the ambitious targets set at COP28, unless governments act quickly to further accelerate this transition.
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2023 was marked by extreme glacial melting, with the highest rates in decades. Glaciers lost over 600 gigatons of water, contributing to sea-level rise, which threatens coastal communities worldwide. This rapid ice loss, combined with record-low river levels due to droughts, underscores the critical state of global water resources.