Singapore’s plan to merge several islands could wipe out coral reefs
Mongabay Globalby Philip Jacobson·17d ago
- Singapore plans to reclaim an estimated 590 hectares (1,460 acres) of seascape and merge several islands to create a new “western island”.
Centre to assess drought situation in Karnataka, Maharashtra: Chouhan
Hindustan Timesby HT Correspondent·17d ago
Centre to assess drought situation in Karnataka, Maharashtra: Chouhan Maharashtra has already declared a drought at the state level, with nearly two-thirds of the state affected The Centre will...
The wildfires choking Indonesia, sparking regional haze
Phys.orgby Andrew Zinin·17d ago
The wildfires choking Indonesia, sparking regional haze For weeks, Indonesia has been battling fires that have burned vast swaths of forest and peat ecosystems, causing toxic haze to blanket parts...
Delhi govt announces WFH, ban on construction, hikes parking fee to curb pollution, here's all you need to know
India Newsby Apurwa Amit·17d ago
INDIA The plan includes restrictions related to construction activity, parking charges, office timings and work-from-home during the peak winter pollution period.
Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law. The effort has languished since.
Gristby Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco·17d ago
Every year, climate disasters force millions of people to leave their homes. In the aftermath of floods, fires, and droughts, they face the challenge of finding a new place to rebuild their lives.
SEAI Wants to Give You a Big Home Energy Grant
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Stephen McMullin)·17d ago
SEAI Wants to Give You a Big Home Energy Grant If you're planning home energy upgrades, there could be a grant available to help cover the cost A warmer, more comfortable home is something every...
Trump ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban as global supply crunch worsens
US Top News and Analysisby Sam Meredith·17d ago
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the White House is still considering a diesel export ban as he faces mounting political pressure to tackle soaring fuel prices ahead of the midterm...
Thai downpours shift north-westwards after Bangkok declared a disaster zone
World news | The Guardianby James Parrish for MetDesk·17d ago
Bangkok was declared a disaster zone by its city officials towards the end of last week, after streets in Thailand’s capital city were submerged in up to waist-high flood water.
Floods cost Andhra’s Srikakulam about ₹150 crore; water still stands in Allina’s paddy fields
The Hinduby K Srinivasa Rao·17d ago
The floodwater is going down in most of Srikakulam district, but in low-lying villages such as Allina the Nagavali is still standing in the paddy, and farmers who had only a couple of months to go...
Higher parking fees, 50% WFH: Delhi govt announces measures to curb pollution from November
Hindustan Timesby HT News Desk·17d ago
Higher parking fees, 50% WFH: Delhi govt announces measures to curb pollution from November The government has also directed government and private offices to reduce their in-office workforce by 50...
Yes, El Niño is real, here's how SAWS is explaining the recent storms
The South Africanby Nicole Burger·17d ago
Yes, El Niño is real, here’s how SAWS is explaining the recent storms With thunderstorms and fire warnings sweeping the country, many South Africans are asking whether El Niño is actually behind...
Undiscovered Amazon drugs could be valued at $215 billion, analysis finds
Mongabay Globalby Alexandre de Santi·17d ago
- Tropical forests hold up to $714 billion in potential drug value, with the Amazon accounting for $215 billion of the total, according to a new analysis.
Maharashtra declares drought as El Niño deepens
Mongabay Indiaby Aditi Tandon·17d ago
The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 265 of the state’s 358 talukas, along with a slew of relief measures.
Isolated island tribes should choose their own destinies, says Manish Chandi [Interview]
Mongabay Indiaby Mongabay Editor·17d ago
- Manish Chandi, a former research scholar who has spent over two decades working on tribal communities speaks to Mongabay about the latest threats and activities affecting isolated and contacted...
Fishers decry declining catches, polluted waters, disappearing mangroves in Cross River
Premium Timesby Ekemini Simon·17d ago
Fishers in Esuk Atu, a coastal community in Calabar, Cross River State, have raised concerns over declining fish catches, increasing pollution, disappearing mangroves and flooding, saying these...
More than 60 dead as heavy rain triggers flooding in northern India
The Independentby Maroosha Muzaffar·17d ago
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Mexico's Baja California braces for major Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii
The Independentby Martin Silva·17d ago
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Rescuers search for 12 missing after Nepal avalanche kills two
Al Jazeeraby AFP; AP·17d ago
Rescuers are searching for a dozen people swept away by an avalanche that killed at least two others on a Nepalese mountain during severe weather.
Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters after Thai floods
PerthNowby Napat Wesshasartar and Panarat Thepgumpanat·17d ago
Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters after Thai floods Thousands are sheltering in evacuation centres in the Thai capital, parts of it still flooded after havoc brought by intense weekend rain...
Antarctic radar data improves forecasts for Southern Hemisphere atmospheric rivers in tests
Phys.orgby Research Organization; Systems·17d ago
Antarctic radar data improves forecasts for Southern Hemisphere atmospheric rivers in tests Weather forecasts in the Southern Hemisphere (SH) are generally less accurate than those in the Northern...
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