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As nations tackle climate challenges, the UK faces criticism over its 2030 clean power goal, flagged as unrealistic and potentially harmful to jobs and energy security. Thailand advances its Clean Air Bill to address escalating pollution, while the Horn of Africa braces for worsening drought due to below-normal rainfall forecasts. In South Africa, rhino poaching surges with over 100 killed in early 2025, signaling deep conservation concerns. Meanwhile, Pakistan launches NAFSA to regulate food and agri-trade standards, sparking debate among exporters.

🌍Global Climate Watch

Critique of Net-Zero Targets

Gary Smith, head of the GMB union, criticized the UK's 2030 clean power goal as unrealistic, warning it could jeopardize energy security and lead to job losses due to offshoring of clean energy infrastructure. Latest news & breaking headlines

Below-Normal Rainfall Forecasted

The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre forecasts below-average rainfall for the Greater Horn of Africa region from March to May 2025, potentially exacerbating drought conditions in countries like Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. ICPAC

Rhino Poaching Crisis in South Africa

Over 100 rhinos have been killed by poachers in South Africa during the first quarter of 2025, with the majority occurring in national parks. This alarming trend underscores the ongoing threats to wildlife conservation efforts. AP News

Pakistan Climate Watch

Establishment of National Agri-trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA)

On May 2, 2025, the Government of Pakistan established the National Agri-trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) to regulate the quality and safety of agrochemicals, agricultural produce, plants, animals, and related products used as food or feed. NAFSA aims to ensure compliance with international quality standards and facilitate competitive trade while safeguarding human, animal, and plant health. The authority consolidates functions of several repealed laws and operates under the Ministry of National Food Security and Research. Wikipedia

📊 🌍 Climate Fact Of The Day

While the Earth's climate has indeed changed over geological time scales, the current rate of warming is unprecedented and primarily driven by human activities. Since the Industrial Revolution, the burning of fossil fuels has significantly increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, leading to rapid global temperature rise. This accelerated warming poses serious risks to ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies.

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