Two fifths of global population exposed to harmful ozone pollution this year
Close to 40% of the global population has been exposed to ‘dangerous levels’ of ground-level ozone at some stage this…
Weather
Weather plays an increasingly important role in corporate sustainability, influencing business operations, supply chains, infrastructure, agriculture, energy systems and climate resilience. More frequent and severe weather events, including heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms, are increasing operational risks for organisations while reinforcing the need for climate adaptation, resilience planning and effective risk management. Weather-related impacts are becoming a growing focus of sustainability reporting, climate risk assessments and long-term business strategy.
SustainabilityOnline provides coverage of the latest weather-related sustainability developments, including extreme weather events, climate resilience, business continuity, climate adaptation, agricultural impacts, renewable energy, water management and evolving climate risk. We explore how organisations are responding to weather-related disruption, strengthening resilience across operations and supply chains, preparing for physical climate risks and integrating weather considerations into corporate sustainability strategies. We also examine the links between weather, climate change, biodiversity, food security and environmental policy.
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German economy faces €25 billion in lost output from this summer’s heat wave
Germany is set to face as much as €25 billion in lost output from the 2026 heat wave, a new…
El Niño is coming, and traditional farming can’t absorb what’s next
Op-ed by Jim Mellon, investor and executive chairman, Agronomics (pictured). El Niño has returned to the Pacific, and the signs…
When it comes to green building, ‘durable’ is the new ‘sustainable’
As extreme weather events become more frequent, buildings will need to be designed for greater durability, a new study by…
Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high in August
Global average sea surface temperatures reached a record 21.1°C on 22 August, beating the previous daily record, which was set…
Area of Europe affected by wildfires could triple by end of the century
The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings…
European wildfires putting increased pressure on insurance industry
Increased wildfires across France, Spain and Greece are putting pressure on European insurance firms, exposing the ‘narrow margins in high-risk…
Europe’s electricity system ‘stable’ despite recent extreme weather
Experts from the European Commission and other European countries have confirmed that the continent’s electricity system remains ‘stable’ despite heatwaves…
Extreme heat could reduce Europe’s GDP by €180 billion this year
Extreme heat could reduce the GDP of the European Union by around 1% this year, or €180 billion, according to…
Ocean temperatures reached a record monthly high for July, says Copernicus
Global sea surface temperatures reached a record monthly high for July last month, driven in part by strengthening El Niño…