Private sector leadership crucial as $23 trillion risk looms from land degradationNews
Private sector leadership crucial as $23 trillion risk looms from land degradation
The private sector has been called to action as the world faces economic losses of up to $23 trillion by 2050 due to widespread land…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 5, 2024
Full articleFrance urges top UN court to ‘clarify’ international climate lawNews
France urges top UN court to ‘clarify’ international climate law
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - France on Thursday urged the United Nations top court to "clarify" international law relating to the fight against climate…
SourceDecember 5, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, DenmarkNews
Image of the day: Protecting biodiversity in Gribskov, Denmark
This satellite image, captured on 2 October 2024 by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites, shows Gribskov, Denmark's fourth-largest forest, and the nearby Lake Esrum. Covering more…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleDroughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapesFactsNews
Droughts emerge as the silent killer reshaping global landscapes
Droughts are intensifying worldwide, with devastating implications for ecosystems, economies, and human security. Often termed a “slow onset, silent killer,” this escalating threat is now…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full articleDenmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zonesNews
Denmark paves the way for ambitious zero-emission zones
Denmark is set to transform urban life as a new law empowers municipalities to establish zero-emission zones, where only vehicles without exhaust pipes are permitted.…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 4, 2024
Full article‘World on fire’: UN seeks $47 bn for aid in 2025News
‘World on fire’: UN seeks $47 bn for aid in 2025
By Nina LARSON Geneva, Switzerland | AFP - The UN appealed Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging…
SourceDecember 4, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, GreenlandNews
Image of the day: First international airport in Nuuk, Greenland
The new international airport in Nuuk, Greenland, marks a transformative moment for the Arctic region. Officially opened on 28 November 2024, the airport is set…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 3, 2024
Full articleAfter floods, Spain records warmest November everNews
After floods, Spain records warmest November ever
Madrid, Spain | AFP - Spain has registered its warmest November since record-keeping began more than six decades ago, even after October ended with its…
SourceDecember 3, 2024
Full articleNew AI-powered climate model offers unprecedented speed and efficiencyNews
New AI-powered climate model offers unprecedented speed and efficiency
A climate model developed by researchers in Seattle and San Diego is set to revolutionize climate projections, delivering results 25 times faster than current state-of-the-art…
SourceDecember 3, 2024
Full articleSLB Capturi builds world’s first industrial carbon capture plant at cement facilityNews
SLB Capturi builds world’s first industrial carbon capture plant at cement facility
Oslo, Norway - Facility will reduce emissions by up to 400,000 metric tons of CO2 annually for Heidelberg Materials ― one of the world’s largest…
SourceDecember 3, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in BrazilNews
Image of the day: Recent rains have improved drought conditions in Brazil
Brazil, the world's leading exporter of soya and corn, endured a harrowing drought in 2024, leaving its vast agricultural sector grappling with one of the…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
Full articleModern slavery rises to 50 million victims: A global crisis deepensNews
Modern slavery rises to 50 million victims: A global crisis deepens
Modern slavery continues to rise at an alarming rate, with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimating that 50 million people globally were trapped in forced…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 2, 2024
Full articleLandmark ICJ hearings into climate change openNews
Landmark ICJ hearings into climate change open
The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - The United Nations' top court kicked off unprecedented hearings Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should…
SourceDecember 2, 2024
Full articleLandmark climate case to open at top UN courtNews
Landmark climate case to open at top UN court
By Jan HENNOP The Hague, Netherlands | AFP - The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines…
SourceDecember 2, 2024
Full articleUnsustainable farming, forest loss driving Earth to ‘precipice’: UNNews
Unsustainable farming, forest loss driving Earth to ‘precipice’: UN
By Kelly MACNAMARA Paris, France | AFP - Unsustainable farming and deforestation are threatening the planet's capacity to sustain human societies, the UN warned Sunday,…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleDivided plastic pollution negotiators call for more timeNews
Divided plastic pollution negotiators call for more time
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleNo accord on plastic pollution deal, more time needed: chairNews
No accord on plastic pollution deal, more time needed: chair
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Negotiators have failed to reach agreement on a landmark treaty to curb plastic…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleCalls for extension as plastic treaty negotiations falterNews
Calls for extension as plastic treaty negotiations falter
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Delegates seeking the world's first deal to curb plastic pollution began openly advocating…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleFrom paradise to plastics pollution: Bali’s battle for marine plastics debrisNews
From paradise to plastics pollution: Bali’s battle for marine plastics debris
By Emenda Sembiring, Attar Hikmahtiar Ramadan, Elprida Agustina | Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) Bali is cleaning up its ocean of plastics. Bali has a…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleGlobal leaders reaffirm their commitment to IDANews
Global leaders reaffirm their commitment to IDA
The Republic of Korea will host the final meeting of the IDA21 replenishment process in Seoul on December 5-6, 2024. This is a critical moment…
Muser NewsDeskDecember 1, 2024
Full articleNations warn of ‘obstruction’ at plastic talksNews
Nations warn of ‘obstruction’ at plastic talks
By Sara Hussein and Katie Forster Busan, South Korea | AFP - Dozens of countries warned Sunday that a handful of nations were obstructing efforts…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleCyclone Fengal makes landfall in India’s southNews
Cyclone Fengal makes landfall in India’s south
Bengaluru, India | AFP - Heavy rains lashed India's south and a major airport shut operations as cyclone Fengal made landfall late Saturday. Cyclones --…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleThailand flooding kills nine, displaces thousandsNews
Thailand flooding kills nine, displaces thousands
Bangkok, Thailand | AFP - Flooding driven by heavy rains in southern Thailand has killed nine people and displaced more than 13,000, officials said Saturday,…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
Full articleGlobal wine output to hit lowest level since 1961News
Global wine output to hit lowest level since 1961
By Catherine HOURS | AFP Paris, France - Global wine production is set to fall again this year to its lowest level since 1961 due…
SourceDecember 1, 2024
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