Friday, October 18, 2024

October 9, 2023 11:10 AM

Remnants of Typhoon Koinu bring heavy rain to Hong Kong

Hong Kong suspended trading on Monday (October 9), as the remnants of Typhoon Koinu brought heavy rains and strong gales, causing the entire city to remain largely closed. Koinu had weakened into a severe tropical storm but still brought gale-force ...

October 8, 2023 4:42 PM

Hong Kong braces for Typhoon Koinu; alerts issued

Typhoon Koinu, which lashed Taiwan with rain and wind last week, is set to hit Hong Kong. Alerts have been issued and schools have been ordered to stay closed. The strong winds and rain as an effect of the typhoon has triggered No 8 storm warning....

October 3, 2023 2:49 PM

Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to fund coral reef protection

Coral reefs, facing the danger of the changing climate, is all set to be protected by an alliance of nations, the members of which would raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from threats such as pollution and overfishing. However, experts aren't ...

September 29, 2023 2:22 PM

India fast turning food loss challenges into opportunities: FAO

Food insecurity, hunger, and environmental degradation are being aggravated by food loss and waste, globally. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that – in terms of economic value - 14% of the world’s food ...

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