Increasing Extreme weather events around the world | Reducing Methane Is the Answer

News Desk | August 12, 2025 | Climate & Environment, Breaking News | Follow on Google News

Increasing Extreme weather events around the world | Reducing Methane Is the Answer

This summer, record-breaking heat is dominating headlines worldwide, underscoring the urgent need for climate action. Across Europe and the United States, communities are bracing for a massive heat dome, with temperatures expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), shattering records and putting millions of people at risk for heat-related health risks. 

Extreme weather events around the world are also becoming increasingly common. In Asia, torrential rains are battering China, Pakistan, and India, while Japan and South Korea are gripped by relentless heatwaves—extreme conditions have already claimed hundreds of lives across the continent. Wildfires continue to rage in Canada, prompting air quality alerts from central Canada to the Northeastern US.  Flash floods caused by heavy downpour and widespread thunderstorms are wreaking havoc across Nigeria, with the Nigerian environment ministry issuing nationwide flood alert warnings and urging people to move to higher ground. Additionally, Tropical Storm Ivo is bringing heavy rainfall and severe flooding to parts of western and southern Mexico, including the states of Nayarit and Veracruz, resulting in widespread flood damage.

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“These extreme weather events represent upheaval in daily life, endangering public health and livelihoods around the globe,” said Marcelo Mena, CEO of the Global Methane Hub. “We must work together to reduce methane emissions if we want to drive down global temperature quickly and reduce the frequency of extreme weather events. Cutting methane will not only cool the planet but also improve air quality, build more resilient communities, and make cities more livable.”

Africa Centre for Energy Policy’s Future of Energy Conference

The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is a leading organization committed to bridging research and advocacy to enhance transparency and accountability in Africa’s energy and extractive sectors. ACEP is dedicated to conducting evidence-based research, policy analysis, capacity development and advocacy to ensure effective and equitable utilization of energy and extractive resources in Africa. 

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Each year, ACEP hosts the Future of Energy Conference, bringing together government officials, business leaders, activists, and researchers to discuss Africa’s energy challenges and opportunities. This year’s event, which will take place August 26-27 at Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana, will focus on “Financing Africa’s Energy Future: Unlocking Investments for Energy Access and Economic Transformation.” The conference will explore ways to attract investment, promote regional cooperation, and develop clean energy solutions for all.