Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park could get $1 million grant from ratepayer funds
RNZ Nationalby RNZ; Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa·27d ago
Christchurch's financially troubled Orana Wildlife Park looks set to receive more than $1 million of ratepayer money.
‘Dangerous time’: Bushfire threat spikes
PerthNowby Blair Jackson·27d ago
East coast bushfire threat escalates as dry winter rolls into spring It’s been a bone-dry start to spring for huge parts of Australia’s east coast on the back of historically dry winters as the El...
Battery-free Portable Water Sprayer Solves a Problem Beaches, Campsites, and Public Restrooms All Share - Yanko Design
Yanko Designby Sarang Sheth·27d ago
Sand is genuinely one of the most stubborn substances on earth. Anyone who’s ever come home from a beach day still gritty between their toes, despite standing under an outdoor shower for five...
Toxic algae can pose a hidden danger to dogs swimming in freshwater
Phys.orgby Andrea Braswell·28d ago
Toxic algae can pose a hidden danger to dogs swimming in freshwater Diving into cool water can be a quick way to escape the summer heat, but during certain times of year, freshwater can pose hidden...
Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents
Al Jazeeraby Ghaya Ben Mbarek·28d ago
Tunis, Tunisia – Heavy rain brought parts of Tunisia’s capital to a standstill on Thursday, flooding roads and homes, trapping people in cars and disrupting electricity and internet services.
UK weather: Sunshine returns as warmer and drier weather arrives next week
BBC Newsby Darren Bett·28d ago
- Published Don't pack away your summer clothes just yet as warmer and drier weather could be set to return to the UK next week.
Circular economy pilot projects show hotels can reduce waste and costs
Phys.orgby Kühne Logistics University·28d ago
Circular economy pilot projects show hotels can reduce waste and costs The new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) has been in effect since Aug. 12, 2026.
Groups urge more green energy use at TSMC fabs - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·28d ago
Environmental advocates yesterday urged Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to promote Taiwan’s green energy supply chain and align its renewable target for plants at Shalun Science Park...
More extreme heat days likely by end of century - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·28d ago
Taiwan could see an additional 53 days a year of extreme heat — when temperatures reach 36°C or higher — by the end of this century, Central Weather Administration specialist Chang Wan-yu (張琬玉)...
Kuma Academy calls for improving societal resilience - Taipei Times
Taipei Times·28d ago
The Kuma Academy yesterday urged local candidates to propose policies that would improve resilience and the whole-of-society defense system, as Taiwan faces increasing “gray zone” harassment and...
‘Forcing a reckoning’: How Asia is preparing for a ‘supersized’ El Niño
The Guardianby Oliver Holmes, Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi, Raphael Rashid in Seoul, Justin McCurry in Tokyo, and Danny Vincent in Hong Kong·28d ago
Asian governments are rushing preparations for the most severe El Niño weather event on record, with hundreds of millions of people bracing for multiple crises at once as extreme heat, heavy rain...
Trump's EPA reforms are a huge boost to manufacturers, but there's more red tape to cut: Expert
FOX Newsby Anders Hagstrom·28d ago
trump The Trump administration's move to eliminate a swath of Biden-era power plant emissions standards will be a game changer for the U.S.
Environment ministers meet to thrash out standards
PerthNowby Noah Secomb·28d ago
Environment ministers meet to thrash out standards The clock is ticking for the states and territories to agree to take on environmental assessments as ministers meet in Brisbane to thrash out...
Report on global water resources: Worldwide continents are drying up
Phys.orgby Universitaet Mainz·28d ago
Report on global water resources: Worldwide continents are drying up The global water cycle is becoming increasingly unbalanced. Extreme droughts and floods are the result.
Spotted wildcat from Bolivian forest revealed as new species
BBC Newsby Helen Briggs·28d ago
- Published A spotted cat from the forests of Bolivia has been confirmed as a new species. The small feline, about the size of a domestic moggy, went under the radar because it was confused with...
Newfound fungal nutrient-sensing mechanism could advance biofuels and disease control
Phys.orgby Krishna Ramanujan·28d ago
Newfound fungal nutrient-sensing mechanism could advance biofuels and disease control Scientists have taken a step toward a better understanding of how fungi sense and respond to nutrients in the...
Tinubu reacts as Nigeria wins arbitration against Sunrise Power
Premium Timesby Premium Times·28d ago
On Thursday, an International Arbitration Tribunal under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris issued an award in favour of Nigeria, rejecting the claims in the...
Climate change contributing to permafrost thawing and glacial thinning
Phys.orgby Newcastle University·28d ago
Climate change contributing to permafrost thawing and glacial thinning An international team of glaciologists and climate scientists, including professor Bethan Davies from Newcastle University...
Why global wind energy may stay steady even as storm tracks shift poleward
Phys.orgby Rebecca Dzombak·28d ago
Why global wind energy may stay steady even as storm tracks shift poleward Understanding how wind changes in response to global warming is necessary for accurately modeling climate and weather...
Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike
Channel News Asiaby Nirmal Ghosh·28d ago
Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike When it comes to climate adaptation and resilience in the region, there are wide gaps between estimated...
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