Global Tourism Nears Full Recovery, Says UN Agency
International tourism is almost back to pre-COVID levels, with 1.1 billion travelers in 2024’s first nine months, says the UN tourism agency.
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International tourism is almost back to pre-COVID levels, with 1.1 billion travelers in 2024’s first nine months, says the UN tourism agency.

China has experienced its warmest autumn since 1961, with nationwide temperatures averaging 1.5°C higher than usual. Experts predict the trend may continue into winter.

New York City braces for gusty winds and snow showers, while the Great Lakes region faces heavy lake-effect snowstorms. Discover how global warming influences these weather patterns.

A new study reveals soil in California’s Salton Sea basin emits 10 times more NOx than previously estimated, uncovering a hidden pollution source.

Over 30 people have lost their lives and tens of thousands are displaced due to severe monsoon floods in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with more heavy rains expected in the coming days.

Australia records its hottest spring ever, with temperatures soaring over 2°C above average. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of a heatwave as summer begins.

Five people were killed in Mombasa after heavy rains caused a wall to collapse. The ongoing downpours have left hundreds homeless, highlighting Kenya’s vulnerability to climate change.

China opened its pavilion at the UN’s COP16 in Riyadh, showcasing decades of efforts to combat desertification and highlighting initiatives like the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program.

Global efforts to forge a UN treaty on plastic pollution have stalled, with nations divided over capping plastic production. The failure highlights the urgent need for consensus to protect our planet.

COP16 to the UNCCD has opened in Riyadh, gathering nearly 200 parties to accelerate global efforts against desertification and promote land restoration for a sustainable future.