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War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain: UN warned.
ROME: U.N. food agency warned that Poorer countries in northern Africa, Asia, and the Middle East risk suffering significant food insecurity because of Russia’s...
Hope fading as deaths in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
Stretched rescue crews labored through the night in Turkey and Syria looking for signs of life. In the rubble of thousands of buildings that...
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
BERLIN Germany: The German government unveiled a major package of reforms. To boost the production of renewable power, and meet its climate goals. And...
Malaysian companies urged to reduce plastic use to clean oceans
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is urging the Malaysian government to work with companies to immediately come up with effective measures to...
Volcano eruption won’t hit Philippines GDP, says Economist
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines said that the economic impact of Taal Volcano’s eruption does not pose a significant slowdown...
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
While Rhode Island is trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and set an example for other states environmental officials said Friday that emissions were...
Fire and Rain: West to get more one-two extreme climate hits.
The one-two punch of nasty wildfires followed by heavy downpours triggering flooding and mudslides will strike the U.S. West far more often in a...
Australia saves wildlife by airdropping food
The month-long bushfires in Australia have created an adverse impact on the wildlife, with millions of animals killed and habitats destroyed.With this, the Australian...
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
GENEVA Switzerland: The U.N. health agency says nearly everybody in the world breathes air that doesn’t meet its standards for air quality. Calling for...
Amazon employees warned of being fired for speaking out environmental issues
Multinational tech company Amazon allegedly threatened to fire some employees who spoke out negatively about its environmental policies.
This was claimed by Amazon Employees for
Climate...
Thailand, France and Mexico strengthen environmental protection with plastic ban
As a way to start the decade right,
countries like Thailand, France and Mexico have announced separately their
implementation of the single-use of plastic bags as...
UK financial system threatened by climate change
Banks and insurers in the United Kingdom are critically horrified by the huge financial risks that climate change brings.
With environment and economy being...
Australia’s bushfires hit businesses leading to more than $2 billion economic...
Several companies in Australia, including resorts, factories and insurance firms, have been reportedly hit as the summer’s devastating bushfires continue to rage.
With
fires ripping through...
Top investment manager says climate crisis could reshape finance
BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink recently claimed that climate change could trigger a fundamental restructuring of finance as it is worse than the inflation spike...
Nestle boosts reforestation in Americas to reduce carbon footprint
Swiss food giant Nestle S.A. has vowed to plant at least three million trees in Mexico and Brazil by next year as part of its reforestation initiative to help combat climate change. This serves as the first phase of the company’s plan to boost agricultural and environmental actions for the attainment of carbon neutrality by 2050. […]
Norwegian oil giant cancels plan to drill in Great Australian Bight
Equinor, a Norwegian multinational energy company, announced that it has abandoned its plan to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight for reasons that it is “not commercially competitive.” The oil and gas giant was given a green light to start its exploratory drills, at a depth of 2.5 kilometers in South Australia’s coastline, […]
Philippines cancels flights due to Taal Volcano eruption
Philippines’ Taal Volcano, located near its capital city Manila, erupted Sunday afternoon, forcing airline companies to cancel several flights.
The Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) stopped...
Philippines reopens businesses closed due to Taal volcano’s eruption
A week after Philippines’ Taal Volcano became active and spewed ashfall in several regions, lawmakers have finally allowed businesses in some affected areas,...
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC
WASHINGTON USA: Companies would be required to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions they produce. And how climate risk affects their business under new rules...
PH seismology bureau warns of volcanic tsunami if Taal’s intensity raised...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday morning that the Taal volcano could bring a “volcanic tsunami” if activities escalate. ...
Concerns Mount Over the Future of Palestine After Six Months of...
Palestine, 22 April, 2024 As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its sixth month, the situation in Ramallah reflects a sense of helplessness...
Power plants in areas affected by Ph’s volcano eruption continue to...
First Gen Corp announced that it has maintained operations in its four power plants in Batangas, Philippines despite the eruption of the Taal Volcano,...
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Rail Celebrates 6-Month Milestone with 2.56 Million Passengers
Jakarta, 22 April, 2024 JAKARTA: The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) commemorated six months of successful operation on Wednesday, announcing a remarkable milestone of transporting...
Israel’s Response to Iran’s Attack: Netanyahu Stands Firm Amidst Calls for...
Israel, 22 April, 2024 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel's sovereign right to determine its response to Iran's recent aerial assault, dismissing appeals for...
Plastic Crisis Engulfs Southeast Asia: Imported Trash Floods the Region
Asia, 22 April, 2024 On Earth Day, observed annually on April 22 to advocate for environmental protection, the stark reality of Southeast Asia's plastic...
