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Türkiye's largest lake 'shrinking at dangerous levels'

Türkiye's largest lake 'shrinking at dangerous levels'

Prof. Dr. Faruk Alaeddinoğlu from Van University and Ali Kalçık, head of the Van Environment Association warn against the rapid withdrawal of water in Lake Van.

24 November 2022 Şenol Balı

Population of harmful insect species increases in İstanbul, experts warn

CLIMATE CRISIS

Population of harmful insect species increases in İstanbul, experts warn

Pine processionary moth caterpillars have been migrating to the north due to global warming and are now frequently spotted in İstanbul.

Caretta carettas 'change routes' due to climate change

Caretta carettas 'change routes' due to climate change

A caretta caretta released to the sea from Turkey went to as far as the Adriatic Sea, a deputy minister has said.

25 October 2021

Glaciers on Turkey's highest mountain melting

CLIMATE CHANGE

Glaciers on Turkey's highest mountain melting

The melting glaciers on Mount Ağrı may cause landslides, a professor has warned.

Turkey sees warmest May in 51 years

Turkey sees warmest May in 51 years

Precipitation has decreased while temperatures have risen in May 2021, according to the MGM figures.

HDP warns of looming food crisis in Turkey due to climate change

HDP warns of looming food crisis in Turkey due to climate change

Climate crisis and drought have become a "class problem" in Turkey, says the HDP.

Turkey saw record high temperatures in 72 locations in January

Turkey saw record high temperatures in 72 locations in January

The country's average temperature in January was twice as high as it was in the previous years, says the state meteorological service.

11 February 2021

Tropical Fish Species Start to Dominate in Mediterranean amid Global Heating

Tropical Fish Species Start to Dominate in Mediterranean amid Global Heating

Migrating from Suez Canal, Indian Ocean and Gibraltar Strait due to global heating, tropical fishes have started to be dominant species in the Mediterranean Sea.

Climate Crisis: Countries' Contributions Not Sufficient

Climate Crisis: Countries' Contributions Not Sufficient

Only three countries have updated their Nationally Determined Contributions ahead of the COP 26 summit while Turkey is not doing anything about the expected 3.2-degree warming. We spoke with climate experts and activists...

17 February 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Polar Bears Losing Struggle for Their Lives

Polar Bears Losing Struggle for Their Lives

The United States Geological Survey has captured the struggle of polar bears, which have been becoming extinct more rapidly than expected due to hunger and rapid melting of glaciers.

What Would You Tell Obama?

What Would You Tell Obama?

After the G20 and NATO summits, the US President is now in Turkey. We would like Obama to close down military bases, pull out of Iraq and Afghanistan, and fight against global climate change.

5 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Students Act Against Global Warming, What About Parents?

Some elementary school students get together to form a group to take action against global warming.

31 May 2008 Fethi Yılmaz