One person dead, 73 injured in Taiwan super typhoon: fire agencyNews
One person dead, 73 injured in Taiwan super typhoon: fire agency
Keelung, Taiwan | AFP - At least one person was killed and 73 injured in Taiwan during wild weather caused by Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which…
SourceOctober 31, 2024
Full articleThe Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communitiesNews
The Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy launched to protect forests and local communities
A coalition of global organizations launched the Pan-Amazon Network for Bioeconomy today at COP16, uniting over 20 partners with the goal of fostering a sustainable,…
Muser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024
Full articleSpain floods death toll hits 95: rescuersNews
Spain floods death toll hits 95: rescuers
Madrid, Spain | AFP - The death toll from devastating flooding in Spain has climbed to 95, rescuers and officials said on Wednesday, making it…
SourceOctober 30, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of CameroonNews
Image of the day: Devastating flooding in the Far North region of Cameroon
Since July 2024, heavy rainfall and rising water levels in major rivers, including the Chari River, have caused severe flooding in the Far North region…
SourceOctober 30, 2024
Full articleSpain declares three days of mourning after deadly floods: ministerNews
Spain declares three days of mourning after deadly floods: minister
Madrid, Spain | AFP - Spain will observe three days of mourning from Thursday after rare flash floods that have killed at least 62 people…
SourceOctober 30, 2024
Full articleBodies found in flood-hit Spain: regional leaderNews
Bodies found in flood-hit Spain: regional leader
Madrid, Spain | AFP - Several bodies have been recovered by emergency service workers in flood-hit parts of Spain's Valencia, the head of the regional…
SourceOctober 30, 2024
Full articleClimate change driving ‘record threats to health’: reportNews
Climate change driving ‘record threats to health’: report
By Daniel Lawler | AFP Paris, France - Climate change poses a growing threat to human health in a variety of record-breaking ways, a major…
SourceOctober 30, 2024
Full articleNature destruction an ‘existential crisis’ for humankind: UN chiefNews
Nature destruction an ‘existential crisis’ for humankind: UN chief
Cali, Colombia | AFP - UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday that humanity faced an "existential crisis" caused by the rapacious destruction of life-sustaining nature.…
SourceOctober 30, 2024
Full articleGlobal climate summary for September 2024FactsNews
Global climate summary for September 2024
September 2024 marked a significant milestone in global climate patterns, becoming the second warmest September on record both in the U.S. and worldwide. It also…
Muser NewsDeskOctober 30, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Sustainable urban mobility in Vienna, AustriaNews
Image of the day: Sustainable urban mobility in Vienna, Austria
Austria, EU - This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image acquired on 21 October 2024 shows Vienna, Austria, which has been voted the most livable city in the…
SourceOctober 29, 2024
Full articleTinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOsNews
Tinned tuna contaminated with mercury: NGOs
Paris, France | AFP - Tinned tuna in many European countries is contaminated with dangerous levels of mercury, according to two environment pressure groups who…
SourceOctober 29, 2024
Full articleA new app tracked coastal flooding during hurricanes Helene and MiltonNews
A new app tracked coastal flooding during hurricanes Helene and Milton
TAMPA, Fla., USA | USF - A web-based application that gathers crowdsourced data to identify flooding and inform policy in coastal communities provided University of…
SourceOctober 29, 2024
Full articleBaku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate ConferenceNews
Baku Ocean Declaration in advance of UN Climate Conference
Partners of the Ocean Pavilion are calling on world leaders to make robust, long-term investments in ocean observations, research, and mapping to support efforts that…
SourceOctober 29, 2024
Full articleImage of the day: Coastal erosion in IrelandClimateNews
Image of the day: Coastal erosion in Ireland
Ireland, EU - Along the coast of Ballyheally, Ireland, sea levels have risen 20 centimetres since the 19th century. Higher levels have led to storm…
SourceOctober 28, 2024
Full articleCountries’ carbon-cut plans ‘miles short’ of 2030 goal: UNNews
Countries’ carbon-cut plans ‘miles short’ of 2030 goal: UN
Paris, France | AFP - The world's current climate pledges would only cut planet-warming emissions by 2.6 percent by 2030, the UN said Monday, barely…
SourceOctober 28, 2024
Full articleGreenhouse gases hit new record highs in 2023: UNNews
Greenhouse gases hit new record highs in 2023: UN
By Robin MILLARD | AFP Geneva, Switzerland - Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, locking in future temperature increases…
SourceOctober 28, 2024
Full articleMelting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulationClimateNews
Melting Arctic sea ice could disrupt global ocean circulation
(UPDATED) - A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the melting of Arctic sea ice may disrupt ocean circulation patterns, potentially causing…
Adrian AlexandreOctober 28, 2024
Full articleDeath toll in Philippine storm rises to 110News
Death toll in Philippine storm rises to 110
By Pam CASTRO | AFP Manila, Philippines (UPDATED) - Rescuers in the Philippines searched a lake and scoured isolated villages on Sunday to locate dozens…
SourceOctober 27, 2024
Full articleG20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuelsNews
G20 affirms commitment to transition from fossil fuels
Washington, United States (AFP) - G20 leaders affirmed their commitment to shifting away from fossil fuels after talks this week in Washington, according to a…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full article$1.8 million grant to study climate change’s impact on people with kidney diseaseNews
$1.8 million grant to study climate change’s impact on people with kidney disease
University of Maryland | MP - Climate change is driving more extreme heat and more air pollution from wildfires, each of which put human health…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articleThermophotovoltaics demonstrate economic promiseNews
Thermophotovoltaics demonstrate economic promise
SPIE - As the world shifts towards sustainable energy solutions, researchers are exploring innovative technologies that can efficiently convert heat into electricity. One such technology,…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articlePlastic chemical causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cellsNews
Plastic chemical causes DNA breakage and chromosome defects in sex cells
PLOS - A new study conducted in roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg cells with the…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articleGoogle urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoodsNews
Google urged to step up efforts to demonetize climate falsehoods
By Manon Jacob and Anuj Chopra Washington, United States - Civil society groups implored Google on Thursday to rigorously enforce its policy to demonetize environmental…
SourceOctober 25, 2024
Full articleWorld already ‘paying terrible price’ for climate inaction: GuterresNews
World already ‘paying terrible price’ for climate inaction: Guterres
Paris, France (AFP) - Humanity is 'paying a terrible price' for inaction on global warming, with time running out to correct the course and avoid…
SourceOctober 24, 2024
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