C40 cities have built a framework for climate action, but which ones are actually delivering?
architecture archivesby thomai tsimpou I designboom·30 Aug 2026
How C40 turns climate targets into city policy The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group brings together nearly 100 major cities around a shared approach to urban climate action.
Saree turns into rescue rope on muddy slope for Tamil Nadu pilgrims amid Nepal flash floods
Hindustan Timesby Anushka Awasthi·30 Aug 2026
Saree turns into rescue rope on muddy slope for Tamil Nadu pilgrims amid Nepal flash floods When several women were unable to scale a muddy slope in Nepal, Ratnakumar and his wife Poonguzhali, who...
The 9 at 9: Sunday
TheJournal.ieby Jane Moore·30 Aug 2026
Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you. An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. GOOD MORNING. Here’s all the news you need to know to start the day. 1.
‘Energy created by Nepal flood was bigger than the atom bomb dropped in Hiroshima’
Down To Earthby Athar Parvaiz·30 Aug 2026
A catastrophic August 26 flood in Nepal’s Lhende Khola system unleashed energy greater than the Hiroshima atom bomb, according to geohazard expert Basanta Raj Adhikari.
Food garden or swimming pool? South Africa’s water crisis isn’t just about a shortage. It’s about equality
The Conversation Africaby Richard Meissner, Associate Professor, University of South Africa·30 Aug 2026
South Africa is one of the world’s most water-scarce countries. South Africans know what water shortages look like: taps dry, water restrictions, failing municipal infrastructure and growing...
Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff·30 Aug 2026
Nepali rescuers seeking to reach hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels swamped by flood debris have resumed work after rain and rising river waters hampered efforts.
Chennai’s hyacinth-choked Vyasarpadi canal raises flood fears
National Heraldby NH Digital·30 Aug 2026
Chennai’s hyacinth-choked Vyasarpadi canal raises flood fears Residents say the weed is spreading unchecked, worsening the waste-clogged canal Residents of Shastri Nagar in Vyasarpadi are worried...
UN expert explores seismic linkage to Nepal disaster, warns of cascading effects and holds climate change responsible
Down To Earthby Jayanta Basu·30 Aug 2026
Seismic activity might have played a critical role in the unfolding of the major flash flood that struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district on August 26 morning killing at least 734 so far, said a UN glacier...
Experts reveal the post-heatwave gardening jobs to do this September
Mail Onlineby Louise Allingham·30 Aug 2026
Restore your lawn! Experts reveal the post-heatwave jobs to do in September to revive your very dry and very dull garden ahead of autumn - SHOP: The best deals on expert-recommended gardening...
Death toll from Nepal floods exceeds 700 as overnight rain impedes rescue efforts
TheJournal.ieby Jane Moore·30 Aug 2026
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Nepal issues fresh flood warning as 3,000 still missing
DW Englishby Nik Martin·30 Aug 2026
The combined death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet rose to 750 on Sunday, with more than 3,000 people still missing, authorities said.
Families gather across Nepal for news on missing loved ones as death toll rises
The Independentby Maira Butt·30 Aug 2026
Crowds of people gathered anxiously at hospitals, relief centres and an army base in Nepal on Saturday for news on missing loved ones as the death toll from the catastrophic flash floods rose to...
Nepal floods: Save the Children reunites 69 children with their families
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·30 Aug 2026
International aid organisation Save the Children has been able to reunite 69 children with their families in Nepal in the aftermath of flash flooding on Wednesday.
Ladakh's development must leverage its unique strengths: NITI Aayog
Hindustan Timesby PTI·30 Aug 2026
Ladakh's development must leverage its unique strengths: NITI Aayog Leh, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok K Lahiri has emphasised that Ladakh's development strategy should build on its unique...
Will there be storms this weekend? Bank Holiday forecast after UK doused by rain
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·30 Aug 2026
A thunderstorm weather warning is in place on Saturday, with the Bank Holiday weekend set to be a wash-out as heavy rain and showers are forecast across the UK.
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges deepening of Keralam rivers to prevent floods
Hindustan Timesby PTI·30 Aug 2026
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges deepening of Keralam rivers to prevent floods Alappuzha , Vice President of India C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday urged authorities to increase the depth of rivers in...
India sends 68.5 tonnes relief material, rescue teams to flood-hit Nepal
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·30 Aug 2026
India has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief material, specialised technical teams and equipment to Nepal as the country steps up search and rescue operations following devastating flash floods that swept...
Charity thanks HMP La Moye inmates for work to save hedgehogs
BBC Newsby Lisa Young·30 Aug 2026
- Published An animal charity has thanked prison inmates for helping to save hedgehogs' lives. Prisoners in HMP La Moye, in St Brelade, have given Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group 20 feeding and...
Combat desertification COP17: Rangelands finally get a seat at the table
Down To Earthby Shagun·30 Aug 2026
Rangelands, long sidelined in global policy, took centre stage at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, where delegates launched a US$1.2 billion Rangelands Flagship Initiative and broader US$1.3 billion...
South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows
The Guardianby Pippa Neill Environment reporter·30 Aug 2026
South West Water is doing more harm to the environment than any other water company in England, according to new analysis, with more sewage discharged in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset than...
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