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Canary Islands schools close and wildfire revives in soaring temperatures

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Admin

Heat is forecast to continue as authorities suspend classes on all islands and battle Tenerife blaze

Authorities on the Canary Islands have ordered the temporary closure of schools due to scorching temperatures on the archipelago that have set records and helped revive a huge wildfire on Tenerife.

The Spanish archipelago off the north-west coast of Africa typically experiences spring-like conditions all year, but temperatures have recently soared to about 38C (100F) in some parts.

Climate crisis is ‘not gender neutral’: UN calls for more policy focus on women

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Admin

Only a third of countries with climate crisis plans include access to sexual, maternal and newborn health services, UNFPA report finds

Only a third of countries include sexual and reproductive health in their national plans to tackle the climate crisis, the UN has warned.

Of the 119 countries that have published plans, only 38 include access to contraception, maternal and newborn health services and just 15 make any reference to violence against women, according to a report published by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and Queen Mary University of London on Tuesday.