More than 60 dead from storm Helene as rescue, cleanup efforts growNews
More than 60 dead from storm Helene as rescue, cleanup efforts grow
By Gerard MARTINEZ with Lucie AUBOURG in Washington | AFP Cedar Key, United States - Rescuers struggled on Saturday with washed-out bridges and debris-strewn roads…
SourceSeptember 29, 2024
Full articleWeakening Hurricane Helene still ‘extremely dangerous,’ officials warnNews
Weakening Hurricane Helene still ‘extremely dangerous,’ officials warn
Tallahassee, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Helene weakened on Friday hours after it made landfall in the US state of Florida, with officials warning the…
SourceSeptember 27, 2024
Full articleNew process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuelScience
New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuel
Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to convert plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant step forward…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024
Full articleHurricane Helene downgraded to Category 2: US forecastersNews
Hurricane Helene downgraded to Category 2: US forecasters
Tallahassee, United States (AFP) - Hurricane Helene was downgraded to a "strong" Category 2 hurricane on Friday, hours after it slammed into the southeastern US…
SourceSeptember 27, 2024
Full article‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene races towards FloridaNews
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene races towards Florida
By Gianrigo Marletta, with Chandan Khanna in Crawfordville | AFP Tampa, United States - Hurricane Helene was set to slam into the Florida coast as…
SourceSeptember 26, 2024
Full articleUN chief warns of ‘rising tide of misery’ from swelling seasNews
UN chief warns of ‘rising tide of misery’ from swelling seas
By Issam Ahmed and Gregory Walton | AFP United Nations, United States - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned on Wednesday that surging sea levels are…
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
Full articleStorm heading toward Florida reaches hurricane strength: NHCNews
Storm heading toward Florida reaches hurricane strength: NHC
Tampa, United States (AFP) - A major storm bearing down on Florida strengthened into a hurricane Wednesday, US meteorologists said, as the US state mandates…
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
Full articleOECD calls for raising property, environment taxesNews
OECD calls for raising property, environment taxes
Paris, France (AFP) - The OECD said Wednesday that many governments need to raise property and environmental taxes alongside efforts to contain spending as countries…
SourceSeptember 25, 2024
Full articleNo peak oil demand ‘on the horizon’, phaseout a ‘fantasy’: OPECNews
No peak oil demand ‘on the horizon’, phaseout a ‘fantasy’: OPEC
Paris, France (AFP) - OPEC said Tuesday that phasing out oil was a "fantasy", as the Saudi-led cartel forecast that demand would keep growing until…
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleDenmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remainNews
Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remain
A recalculation of Denmark's nitrogen reduction targets, known as the second opinion, has provided a stronger foundation for environmental efforts, particularly regarding the country's aquatic…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleKey opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionalsNews
Key opportunities to boost climate education for healthcare professionals
Climate education in health professional training is essential for addressing the health impacts of climate change and preparing a resilient healthcare workforce. By Julia Milzer…
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleJohn makes landfall in Mexico as major Category 3 hurricane: NHCNews
John makes landfall in Mexico as major Category 3 hurricane: NHC
Mexico City, Mexico (AFP) - Hurricane John on Monday made landfall in southern Mexico as a major Category 3 storm, the US-based National Hurricane Center…
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleCalifornia sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’News
California sues oil giant Exxon over plastic recycling ‘myth’
Los Angeles, United States (AFP) - California began legal action Monday against oil giant ExxonMobil over a "decades-long campaign of deception" about plastics recycling that…
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleAmazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling firesNews
Amazon forest loses area the size of Germany and France, fueling fires
By Lucia LACURCIA | AFP Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Amazon rainforest has lost an area about the size of Germany and France combined…
SourceSeptember 24, 2024
Full articleIs your dental care hurting the Planet?News
Is your dental care hurting the Planet?
Orthodontic aligners have transformed dental care, offering a discreet and comfortable alternative to traditional braces. Yet, as millions of people worldwide opt for these clear…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024
Full articleWomen shaping the future of sustainabilityNews
Women shaping the future of sustainability
By Yuen Yoong Leong, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur | 360info Inspiring women are driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities,…
SourceSeptember 20, 2024
Full articleShip with 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sinks off GreenlandNews
Ship with 20,000 litres of diesel fuel sinks off Greenland
Copenhagen, Denmark (AFP) - A ship carrying 20,000 litres of diesel fuel ran aground and sank off Greenland's coast on Thursday, said authorities who were…
SourceSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleConflict, climate threaten fight against diseases: fundNews
Conflict, climate threaten fight against diseases: fund
By Christophe VOGT | AFP Geneva, Switzerland - Climate change and conflicts are threatening progress in the fight against infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and…
SourceSeptember 19, 2024
Full articleIndia coal expansion risks massive methane growth: reportNews
India coal expansion risks massive methane growth: report
Bangkok, Thailand (AFP) - India's plans to expand coal mining could double emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane from its domestic coal sector by…
SourceSeptember 18, 2024
Full articleStorm Boris lashes central Europe, toll climbs to 18News
Storm Boris lashes central Europe, toll climbs to 18
By Julia ZAPPEI and Kiyoko METZLER with Jan FLEMR in the Czech Republic | AFP Vienna, Austria (UPDATED) - Flooding sparked by Storm Boris in…
SourceSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleWMO bulletin marks World Ozone Day, highlights progress in ozone recoveryNews
WMO bulletin marks World Ozone Day, highlights progress in ozone recovery
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has published its annual WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin, coinciding with World Ozone Day 2024. The bulletin provides insights into…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleTrump stalks global climate talks as COP29 draws nearNews
Trump stalks global climate talks as COP29 draws near
By Nick Perry | AFP Paris, France - The prospect of Donald Trump returning as president is hanging over crucial UN-sponsored climate negotiations, with countries…
SourceSeptember 16, 2024
Full articleNew method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”Science
New method shows promise in battling “forever chemicals”
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a novel technique to break down perfluorooctane sulfonates (PFOS), a subgroup of the hazardous "forever chemicals" known as PFAS,…
Adrian AlexandreSeptember 13, 2024
Full articleClimate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guardNews
Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guard
By Adrien DE CALAN | AFP Brussels, Belgium - What does the future hold for EU climate policies? Next week's unveiling of the new European…
SourceSeptember 13, 2024
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