Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
A massive earthquake has struck Turkey and Syria, causing widespread destruction and claiming over 15,000 lives. Rescue teams from multiple countries are working tirelessly to find survivors in the rubble. President Erdogan visited affected areas, acknowledging challenges while promising support for displaced residents.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization warns that nearly all global populations breathe air failing quality standards, with pollutants causing respiratory issues and millions of preventable deaths annually.
Groundbreaking Leap Towards Green Energy: US Scientists Near Pure Hydrogen Production...
A significant breakthrough in green energy production is on the horizon as chemists from the University of Kansas and the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory edge closer to creating pure hydrogen without the use of fossil fuels. This revolutionary discovery could be a game-changer for renewable energy, setting us on a path to a greener future.
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
A new study in Science Advances warns that the Western United States will experience a significant rise in fire-flood events by 2100. As climate change intensifies, regions like the Pacific Northwest, California, and Colorado could see up to eight-fold increases in extreme climate combinations, with 90% of fire events followed by multiple severe rainfall events.
Malaysian companies urged to reduce plastic use to clean oceans
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) urges Malaysian companies to reduce plastic packaging waste, highlighting that Malaysians consume 16.8 kg of plastic per person annually, contributing significantly to ocean pollution. The organization calls for immediate measures to eliminate single-use plastics and protect marine environments.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over US$350 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, aiming to reduce coal consumption while triggering debates about long-term fossil fuel dependence and renewable energy adoption across China, Philippines, and Vietnam.
Top investment manager says climate crisis could reshape finance
BlackRock's Larry Fink argues that climate change is a defining factor for companies' long-term prospects. The world's largest asset manager with nearly $7 trillion in investments plans to shift investment policies based on environmental sustainability, signaling a potential transformation in global finance.
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
Vladimir Putin's attempt to create a controlled internet ecosystem has been exposed by Western tech companies' withdrawal, leaving Russian journalists and citizens with limited platforms to share alternative narratives about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
UK financial system threatened by climate change
The Bank of England is implementing rigorous climate stress tests to assess financial risks posed by environmental changes, highlighting the critical intersection between economic stability and climate challenges.
Australia saves wildlife by airdropping food
In response to devastating month-long bushfires, the Australian government is saving wildlife by airdropping thousands of pounds of vegetables, including carrots and sweet potatoes, to endangered species like rush-tailed rock wallabies, ensuring their survival until natural habitats recover.
