Climate Change

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Last year broke heat records – will 2025 be more similar?

Roughly a quarter of the global population grappled with at least 30 days of dangerous heat this year, while the planet hit its hottest day on record in July. In 2024, there were 24 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters from January to November 2024 – a total second only to the 28 annual disasters experienced in 2023. Among them, the US logged one of its deadliest hurricanes as the furious storm Helene roared across the south-east and swept through Appalachian mountain towns.

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Sustainable designs: artists showcase climate-conscious sculptures

In an inspiring collaboration, a husband-and-wife architect duo, Syeda Hafsah Fatima and Syed Warris Hussain and visual artist Amelia Ilyas came together to create sustainable designs and sculptors that address the pressing issue of climate change. The exhibition highlighted the intersection of architecture, art, and environmental responsibility, showcasing how creativity can lead to impactful solutions for our planet.

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