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November 7, 2024 1:10 PM

2024 will be world’s hottest year on record, EU scientists say

This year is "virtually certain" to eclipse 2023 as the world's warmest since records began, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday. The data was released ahead of next week's U.N. COP29 climate summit in Azerb...

November 6, 2024 10:33 PM

Nepal gears up to raise climate justice concerns on international forums

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has voiced Nepal's concerns over the impacts of climate change, calling for climate justice. Singh attended the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, ...

November 6, 2024 3:06 PM

How is Lahore, the world’s most polluted city, battling toxic air?

Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore for days as surging pollution spurs authorities to curb activities and set up a panel to oversee preventive efforts. Here is a look at what causes the hazardous air, and how the government is...

November 6, 2024 1:08 PM

Indonesia to permanently relocate thousands of residents after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruptions

The Indonesian government plans to permanently relocate thousands of residents after a series of eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano which killed nine people and damaged thousands of houses, officials said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, locate...

November 6, 2024 11:58 AM

Pakistan’s Punjab sets up ‘smog war room’ to combat hazardous air

Pakistan's Punjab set up a "smog war room" to tackle severe pollution, officials said, as poor air quality in Lahore pushed the capital of the eastern province to the top of the rankings as the world's most polluted city. Live rankings by Swiss grou...

November 6, 2024 11:56 AM

At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain, court authorities say

At least 89 people remain missing after deadly floods in eastern Spain, the regional judicial authorities in Valencia said on Tuesday, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was earmarking 10.6 billion euros ($11.6 billion) to help victims. The nu...

November 5, 2024 4:59 PM

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

Delhi is keen to use artificial rain to fight air pollution this year, its Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday, as deteriorating air quality in the region led to an increase in respiratory illnesses. Large swathes of north India battle po...

November 4, 2024 9:06 PM

Spain deploys 7,500 troops to flood zone where anger rises at slow help

Spain is deploying 7,500 troops to its eastern region hit by devastating floods, the government said on Monday in the face of rising discontent over the response to the catastrophe that has killed at least 217 people. The army sent about 5,000 soldi...

November 4, 2024 1:39 PM

Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures

Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures on Sunday, including issuing work-from-home mandates and closing primary schools. The city held the top spot on a real-tim...

November 4, 2024 12:06 PM

Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment

Wealthy nations appeared to hit a limit with how much they are willing to pay to conserve nature around the world, instead shifting their focus at the two-week U.N. biodiversity summit toward discussions of private money filling the funding gap. At ...

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