In early Sep, a catastrophic flood hit Derna, Libya, killing over 5,000 people and leaving thousands missing. The flood was triggered by Storm Daniel, which had characteristics of both hurricanes and typhoons. Climate change likely intensified the devastating floods caused by the storm. Rising sea surface temperatures injected energy and moisture into the storm, escalating its winds and rainfall. Although sea surface temperatures were not exceptionally high, they were sufficient to enhance and fuel such storms.

Understanding climate change is crucial for protecting public health, making it essential to improve climate knowledge in schools and universities worldwide.​ Accessible learning opportunities should be provided in diverse locations to reach underserved communities.

Climate change content can evoke a range of negative emotions, such as anger, grief, despair, fear, and guilt, collectively known as “climate anxiety” or “eco-anxiety.” Evidence from the Annual Review of Environment and Resources suggests that worry about climate change and recognition of its risk can motivate pro-environmental action. However, people must believe that their individual actions can mitigate environmental risks for them to take action.

Patagonia, a global retailer of outdoor clothing, has always been a champion of climate action. Now, corporate responsibility to combat climate change has been highlighted after the founder of Pategonia, a company which is valued at about $3 billion, has transferred ownership to the Holdfast Collective, a non-profit organization that advocates for causes and political candidates to make grants and investments that fight climate change.

Pakistan is drowning. The country is suffering after experiencing heavy monsoon rains since June of 2022 and does not have the infrastructure to support its people. A devastating number of deaths and injuries have occurred due to this natural disaster.