Environment
‘Underground climate change’ is deforming the ground beneath buildings, study finds
July 18, 2023
‘Underground climate change’ is deforming the ground beneath buildings, study finds
CNN — A phenomenon that scientists have called “underground climate change” is deforming the ground beneath cities, a study conducted…
Europe agrees landmark nature and climate deal after tense negotiations
July 13, 2023
Europe agrees landmark nature and climate deal after tense negotiations
CNN — The European Parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of legally binding targets to protect and restore nature in…
Egypt to receive $15 mln in US grant to counter climate change
July 11, 2023
Egypt to receive $15 mln in US grant to counter climate change
The Energy and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives, chaired by MP Hossam Awad Allah, approved a grant of…
Climate activists block golf course holes with seedlings and cement to protest water use
July 10, 2023
Climate activists block golf course holes with seedlings and cement to protest water use
CNN — Climate activists have targeted 10 golf courses around Spain, plugging up holes to protest the amount of water…
Earth witnesses highest temperatures ever – experts fear its going to get even hotter
July 9, 2023
Earth witnesses highest temperatures ever – experts fear its going to get even hotter
This week saw the highest global temperature ever recorded, according to data from two climate-tracking agencies spanning several decades. The…
Global heat in ‘uncharted territory’ as scientists warn 2023 could be the hottest year on record
July 8, 2023
Global heat in ‘uncharted territory’ as scientists warn 2023 could be the hottest year on record
The world is blasting through climate records as scientists sound the alarm: The likelihood is growing that 2023 could be…
Shipping has sailed under the radar when it comes to climate action. That could all change this week
July 7, 2023
Shipping has sailed under the radar when it comes to climate action. That could all change this week
CNN — The cellphone in your hand; the shoes on your feet; the chair you’re sitting on – there’s a…
Greta Thunberg has accused Russia of ‘ecocide’ in Ukraine. But what does that mean?
July 2, 2023
Greta Thunberg has accused Russia of ‘ecocide’ in Ukraine. But what does that mean?
CNN — On June 6, Ukraine suffered an environmental catastrophe. The collapse of the Kakhovka dam in the south of…
Canadian wildfire smoke reaches Europe as Canada reports its worst fire season on record
June 28, 2023
Canadian wildfire smoke reaches Europe as Canada reports its worst fire season on record
CNN — Canada has officially marked its worst wildfire season on record, with smoke from the blazes crossing the Atlantic…
Rainforest destruction soared in 2022 despite global pledges to halt deforestation, new report finds
June 28, 2023
Rainforest destruction soared in 2022 despite global pledges to halt deforestation, new report finds
CNN — The destruction of the world’s rainforests ramped up last year, despite global pledges to end deforestation by 2030,…