Environment & Climate

Negotiators from over 100 countries have gathered in Geneva for what is hoped to be the final round of talks to establish a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution.…

Portugal is once again facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 41ºC, potentially making August the hottest month in the past 15 to 20 years,…

Campaigners say industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome. Talks to finalize a Global Plastics Treaty resumed in Geneva on Tuesday, 5 August,…

Tiny plastic particles have been found in human brains — but are they doing us harm? Scientists are racing to understand the potential risks, while global leaders debate action.…

BEIJING: Torrential rains and severe flooding across northern China have claimed dozens of lives, with officials confirming that 31 elderly residents perished after becoming…

Tamba, Japan – Japan has recorded its highest-ever temperature, marking another alarming sign of extreme weather linked to climate change. On Wednesday, the temperature in Tamba…

A glacial lake outburst flood in October 2023 washed away Sikkim’s largest hydropower dam, Teesta III, killing more than 50 people and displacing thousands. By Arunima…

KABUL (Agencies): Western Europe is grappling with record-breaking heatwaves, with temperatures soaring to 46°C (114°F) in parts of Spain, Portugal, and France. This summer has…

KABUL – The widespread use of plastic bags and products in Afghanistan is raising significant concerns over their detrimental impact on both public health and the environment,…

KABUL : The United Nations has allocated $16.6 million to assist vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, particularly in areas affected by ongoing drought, the UN Office for the…