Science Aug 27 Nepal floods highlight increased risks of melting glaciers as Himalayas warm The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists.
World Aug 26 At least 160 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods destroy roads and buildings in Nepal and China Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 98 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt.
World May 31 Farmers seek fertilizer alternatives as Iran war drives up prices Since the Iran war began on Feb. 28, fertilizer prices have risen by 40%.
Science Oct 27 How climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity The warming of the world's oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa's wind speed in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists said Monday.
World Oct 17 U.S. blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations The world's largest maritime nations had been discussing ways to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels.
World Jul 14 India looks to limit temperature settings on air conditioners to save electricity The power minister proposed a rule in June requiring air conditioners sold in the country to have thermostats that can be set no lower than 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit).
Science Mar 11 Most of the world's population breathes dirty air, study shows Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found.
Science Feb 28 UN biodiversity talks end with nations backing $200 billion per year plan to protect nature COP16’s successful conclusion is the first United Nations meeting in many months that ended on a positive note, as various meetings all through last year related to dealing with the global plastic pollution, climate change and the earlier biodiversity meeting…
World Jan 23 While Trump pursues more fossil fuels, Europe posts a record year for renewable energy use Nearly three-quarters of the EU's electricity doesn't emit planet-warming gases into the air.
World Nov 22 Wealthy and developing nations struggle to agree on climate money agreement at COP29, highlighting international wealth gap A new draft of a deal on money to curb and adapt to climate change released Friday afternoon at the United Nations climate summit pledged $250 billion by 2035 from wealthy countries to poorer ones.