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UN Warns Afghanistan’s Cities Are Facing a Severe and Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
KABUL – The United Nations has issued a stark warning about a deteriorating public health emergency in Afghanistan, stating that the nation's major urban centers are grappling with…
World’s Addiction to Coal Deepens, Threatening 1.5°C Climate Goal
Global consumption of coal reached a record high in 2024, a stark new report reveals, casting a shadow over the world’s transition to clean energy and jeopardizing international…
Switzerland’s Glacial Crisis Deepens: 3% Ice Volume Lost in 2025
Switzerland's Glacial Crisis Deepens: 3% Ice Volume Lost in 2025, Marking a Decade of Dramatic Decline
GENEVA, – Switzerland’s iconic glaciers are vanishing at an…
Europe’s Bluefin Tuna: A Cautious Celebration of a Conservation Comeback
Two decades ago, Europe's Atlantic bluefin tuna was on the brink. The species, a majestic predator that can weigh over 600 kilograms and cross oceans, was being relentlessly hunted…
Mystery Surrounds Gold Coast Fish Kill as Scientists Point to Marine Heatwave as Likely Cause
Queensland authorities are investigating the deaths of thousands of fish that washed up on a popular Gold Coast beach, with scientists pointing to a prolonged marine heatwave as…
Not So Helpless After All: Europe’s Red Squirrels Show Surprising Resilience to Climate Change
For the charismatic red squirrel, a beloved icon of European woodlands, the list of threats is long and daunting. Habitat fragmentation, the deadly squirrelpox virus, and intense…
Climate Crisis and Refugee Influx Push Afghan Cities to the Brink, Warns UN-Habitat
KABUL, Afghanistan (dawatmedia24)– A potent combination of climate-induced disasters and a massive, ongoing influx of returnees is placing Afghanistan's urban centers under immense…
The Blind Spot in Climate Reporting: Why Media Overlooks Meat and Dairy’s Massive Emissions
A new analysis by Sentient Media finds that less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture, a primary driver of the climate crisis, revealing a critical gap in…
China Sets New Climate Goal at UN Summit, Pledges Emissions Cut by 2035
Beijing pledges a 7–10% emissions cut by 2035 and massive renewable energy expansion, while calling on developed nations to lead by example.
China, the world’s biggest carbon…
FAO leads resilience effort amid climate threats to Afghan agriculture
KABUL (Pajhwok): Richard Trenchard, the Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Afghanistan, highlighted the growing impact of…