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Pakistan to get $1.3 billion after 'successful' talks on climate financing

Ms Kozack said that $1.3 billion of climate financing would be disbursed in 28 months

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others

The wildfire killed at least 26 people and destroyed priceless cultural sites

China's glacier area shrinks by 26% over six decades

Data showed that China's total glacier area was around 46,000 sq/kms, with around 69,000 in 2020

Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and destroying a 1,300-year-old temple

Han said crews were struggling to extinguish the wildfires because strong winds swept the areas

South Korean wildfires spread, three more disaster zones named

At least four people have been killed and hundreds forced to flee their homes

FinMin Aurangzeb calls for immediate actions on climate change

To tackle environmental changes, Pakistan needed the cooperation of partners and the UN, he said

Record 2024 temperatures accelerate ice loss, rise in sea levels, UN weather body says

Annual average mean temperatures stood at 1.55 C, surpassing the previous 2023 record by 0.1 C

Olympians make climate plea to IOC presidential candidates

The signatories to an open letter Australia's swimmer Emma McKeon, weightlifter Cyrille Tchatchet II

Cyclone Alfred downgraded as millions of Australians stay indoors

Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and warned of worse to come

Australia tells thousands to evacuate as tropical cyclone Alfred nears

Over 1,000 schools in southeast Queensland have been closed

Four dead after cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion

The prefecture said 953 people were being sheltered in centres

Cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion, blowing away roofs

A mandatory order to stay indoors remained in place

UN official slams inadequate global support for Pakistan's climate efforts

It is ‘unjust’ for Pakistan to be asked to take loans for rebuilding homes destroyed in floods

KLF second day focuses on climate change

Senator Sherry Rehman stresses climate awareness through education

Justice Mansoor calls for climate diplomacy to cope with challenges

He was addressing an international conference on climate change

Govt prioritising governance reforms to combat climate change: PM Shehbaz

He said this in his televised message regarding Breathe Pakistan conference

Morocco's unemployment rate rises to 13.3pc in 2024 as drought hits farmers

As of the end of 2024, there were 1.63 million unemployed people in Morocco

Bilawal stresses collective action to combat climate change

We face challenges such as fake news, digital disinformation, and cybercrimes, says PPP Chairman

Carbon markets investor kicks off $1.5 billion Amazon protection plan in Davos

The initiative is the first major campaign by Silvania, a nature and biodiversity investment vehicle

Trump signs executive order directing US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement — again

Trump also signed a letter to the United Nations indicating his intention to withdraw from the 2015

Davos climate activists paint Amazon base green, disrupt helicopters

Police moved in to remove around 10 protesters

What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires

Nearly three dozen people have been arrested for taking items from damaged homes and businesses, aut

Experts share insights on environmental challenges at ThinkFest

A session on the environmental challenges was held on the final day of ThinkFest

China says greenhouse gas emissions hit 13 billion tons in 2021

The figure is the latest official calculation of annual greenhouse emissions by China

2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say

The milestone was confirmed by the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)

EU warns of 'serious blow' from Trump on climate change

Trump's transition team has prepared executive orders to withdraw from the global treaty on climate

Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action

The thick smog is mostly caused by heavy traffic

In 2024, China saw warmest year in decades, breaking records yet again

In 2024, China saw warmest year in decades, breaking records yet again

Year 2024 sees devastating climate disasters across the globe

This year is the hottest in history, with record-breaking temperatures

Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido rises to 94

The cyclone had made landfall in northern Mozambique a week ago

Angry residents of cyclone-hit Mayotte jeer Macron, plead for water

Three out of four people live below the national poverty line in Mayotte

France rushes supplies to Mayotte, still reeling from deadly cyclone

Hundreds or even thousands could be dead from the cyclone

Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens

Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens

Climate financing is fundamental right of everyone: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah

He was addressing a seminar on climate change in Lahore

Zimbabwe at risk of another dry season after El Nino drought, says WFP

The drought in Southern Africa started early this year

International Mountain Day being observed today

The day is being observed, with the aim of highlighting the significance of the mountains

2024 will be the hottest year on record, EU scientists say

The data from the EU's C3S comes two weeks after UN yielded a $300bn deal to tackle climate change

Qatar to invest 1.3 billion dollars in climate technology in Britain

Qatar to invest 1.3 billion dollars in climate technology in Britain

Vanuatu urges top court to recognise climate change harms

Vanuatu urges World Court to recognise climate change harms

Storm Bora floods homes, streets in Greek island of Rhodes

Cars and debris were piled up high in the flooded streets of Rhodes

Cyclone Fengal kills 19 in India and Sri Lanka

The cyclone left parts of the southern city of Chennai inundated

Schools in India shut as heavy storm approaches Tamil Nadu coast

Schools in India shut as heavy storm approaches Tamil Nadu coast

Uganda landslide death toll rises to 17

At least 45 households were completely buried

Air pollution from fires blamed for 1.5m deaths a year

Around 450,000 deaths a year from heart disease were linked to fire-related air pollution in decade

Lahore again becomes world's most polluted city

Residents breathed in an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 599

Five things to watch in 2025

From the return of Donald Trump to a grand Kumbh Mela, few things will be significant in 2025

Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

The agreement was meant to provide momentum for international efforts to curb global warming

Green activists in South Korea demand tough action on plastic waste at UN talks

The activists marched around the Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre

Wealthy countries' $300bn offer seeks to end COP29 stalemate

Wealthy countries’ $300bn offer seeks to end COP29 stalemate

WHO chief released from hospital in Rio de Janeiro

Tedros was earlier examined by health professionals on duty at the G20 summit

Climate funding divisions laid bare as COP29 deadline looms

The key goal of COP29 is to agree how much money richer countries provide poorer countries

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Philippines was hit by its sixth deadly typhoon in a month

UN moves to unlock stuck climate financing for Afghanistan

Afghanistan is plagued by drought and deadly floods

G20 leaders turn focus to climate change on Rio summit's last day

In a joint statement, G20 leaders called for “rapidly and substantially increasing climate finance"

Lahore, Multan remain smog-choked as overall provincial reading improves

Reading of Lahore’s AQI was recorded at 252 whereas Multan had an AQI of 286.

Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans

Wetlands hold carbon in the form of dead plant matter that is slowly broken down by soil microbes

Workshop on climate change held at YMCA

The three-day workshop focused on ecological crises and climate change

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

UN climate chief asks G20 leaders for boost as COP29 finance talks lag

After missing school due to extreme heat, African children push for climate action

Over 40 million children were kept out of classrooms this year due to extreme heat

Lockdown in Lahore and Multan as govt declares 'all-out war' against smog

All educational institutions in Lahore and Multan will remain closed for the next few days

Fragile countries make $20 billion climate finance push at COP29, letter says

Countries mired in conflict and its aftermath say they have struggled to access private investment

Govt mulls three-day lockdown in Lahore, Multan to combat smog

Smog has become a national disaster, says Marriyum Aurangzeb

LHC asks Punjab govt to make long-term policy on smog

Justice Shahid Karim of LHC heard clubbed applications on curtailing smog

Climate tech startup Vaulted Deep raises funds to inject carbon waste down wells

Climate tech startup Vaulted Deep raises funds to inject carbon waste down wells

Pakistan suffered huge financial loss due to climate change, says PM Shehbaz at COP29

He was speaking at Climate Action Summit COP29 in Baku on Wednesday

Smog denies 'breathing space' to people in Lahore, Multan

Lahore had an AQI of 499 around 10am on Wednesday

Development lenders set $120 bn climate finance goal for poorer countries

Development lenders set $120 bn climate finance goal for poorer countries

COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas industry

COP29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas industry

Climate catastrophe: PM Shehbaz urges developed nations to lead from the front

Says Pakistan requires $6.8 trillion by 2030 to tackle climate challenges

Actor Theo James urges more support for refugees hit by climate crisis

Actor Theo James urges more support for refugees hit by climate crisis

COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

Nearly 200 nations have gathered at annual UN climate summit aiming to raise funds for clean energy

COP29: What is the latest science on climate change?

The world may already have hit 1.5 degree Celsius above the average pre-industrial temperature

Lahore remains most polluted city of world as smog blankets Punjab, KP

Early morning, the air quality index (AQI) of Lahore reached 968 which later dropped a bit

PM Shehbaz leaves for Baku to attend Climate Action Summit

Shehbaz Sharif will attend the COP-29 Climate Action Summit in Baku

Govt bans outdoor activities till Nov 17 as smog takes heavy toll on people's health

According to notification, department stores and grocers have been exempt

Trump and trade worries cloud COP29 climate summit in Baku

It is hoped that summit could secure a $1 trillion deal to finance developing countries on climate

LHC orders closure of markets at 8pm, other measures in smog-ridden Punjab

Govt apprehensive about measures taken by court, says judge

Toddler knocks on LHC door to help ensure smog-free tomorrow

Says govt is responsible to provide clean and healthy environment to every citizen under Article 9A

Govt set to meet IMF mission to acquire $1 billion for climate financing

IMF mission to review economic performance and budget targets

Lahore ranks second in global pollution levels with 218 AQI

Primary schools in Lahore have been closed from Nov 4 to 9

Protests over Spain flood response interrupt king's visit to stricken Valencia suburb

Spain is a parliamentary monarchy where the king is head of state

Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 211

The tragedy is Europe's worst flood-related disaster since 1967

Lahore continues to choke as AQI surpasses highly hazardous 1,000 mark

Air pollution is taking huge toll on the health of citizens with surge in suffocation

USAID mission director calls on CM Maryam

The matters of mutual interest and Pak-US bilateral ties came under discussion

Volunteers bring ray of light to Spanish towns shattered by floods

The floods have battered Valencia's infrastructure

Citizens grapple with smog amid sporadic remedial measures

Lahore, adjacent areas have been in the grip of smog for last one week

Death toll in Spain floods tops 155, close to Europe's worst this century

In 2021, at least 185 people died in heavy flooding in Germany

Taiwan shuts down as strong Typhoon Kong-rey hits, one dead

Taiwan's transport ministry said 314 international flights had been cancelled

LHC orders demolition of smoke-belching factories amid 'green lockdown' in Lahore

Also orders stringent action against those involved in burning crop residues

Green lockdown imposed in Lahore to tackle smog

All construction activities will be completely banned.

CM Maryam stresses climate of collaboration between Pakistan and India to fight smog

Lahore has been facing high levels of smog for the last few days

Developed countries must assist Pakistan financially for tackling climate challenge: Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan is facing the brunt of development of developed countries

ADB approves $500mn loan to support climate, disaster resilience in Pakistan

Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and disasters

Lahore bears the brunt of smog with alarmingly high AQI

Average Air Quality Index (AQI) of city was recorded at 347

School timings changed as smog in Lahore rises to alarming level

The teaching process in all public and private schools will start at 8:45 am from October 28, 2024

Climate change induced glaciers explosion wreaking havoc in Pakistan

Pakistan could face extreme water scarcity by 2024

Rain batters India's Bengaluru, renews haphazard expansion concerns

Bengaluru has become hostage to the monsoon rains in recent years

Climate change worsened rains in flood-hit African regions, scientists say

Global warming made the seasonal downpours about 5-20% more intense across Niger and Lake Chad basin

Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current

Several studies have suggested that the risk of Atlantic current changing has been underestimated

COP16 - From forests to oceans, nature in a dire state

UN Environmental Programme estimates spending on nature needs to increase to $542bn

Colombia and Ecuador fight to save vital wetlands amid drought

Colombia and Ecuador fight to save vital wetlands amid drought

'Paradise is still paradise'

'Paradise is still paradise'

CM Maryam desires to engage in 'climate diplomacy' with India

Also inaugurates Green Punjab App, Smog Helpline 1373

Hundreds dead, more than 1 million displaced due to Niger floods

Torrential rains in Niger have left 339 people dead and more than 1.1 million displaced since June

Bolivia wildfires burn record area, scorching homes and farms

Year 2024 will be remembered as the year of the worst environmental disaster

Nepal closes schools as deaths from heavy rains hit 151

The floods brought traffic and normal activity to a standstill

Storm John dumps nearly one meter of rain on southern Mexican state

Images on social networks showed roads and vehicles were damaged

After floods, Poland to boost natural disaster reserve in 2025 budget

After floods, Poland to boost natural disaster reserve in 2025 budget

US ambassador advocates clean energy, climate action during Lahore visit

Ambassador Blome toured Zyp Technologies, AgriLift AI Private Limited

Floods wreck Hungarian farmer's organic harvest

Floods wreck Hungarian farmer's organic harvest

New World Bank Loss and Damage fund names first director

New World Bank Loss and Damage fund names first director

Poland's third-largest city braces for peaking floods

Poland's third-largest city braces for peaking floods

Worst drought lowers Amazon rivers

Worst drought lowers Amazon rivers

Beset by wildfires, Portugal gets help from Spain, Morocco

Authorities have mobilised more than 5,000 firefighters

AI is 'accelerating the climate crisis', expert warns

AI, cryptocurrency sectors consumed nearly 460 terawatt hours of electricity in 2022

Portugal asks Europe for help as wildfires rage

More than 800 firefighters were battling the fire

'Disappeared completely': melting glaciers worry Central Asia

The area is home to thousands of glaciers that are melting at an alarming rate in Central Asia

Climate protesters block Dutch highway while police strike

Climate protesters block Dutch highway while police strike

Vietnam's Typhoon Yagi death toll passes 250, scores still missing

More than 820 people have been injured and 82 are still missing

Floods in northern Thailand kills at least two, hundreds stranded

The impacts of the storm have killed at least 143 people in Vietnam

Super Typhoon Yagi makes landfall in Vietnam after casualties in China

Yagi had already claimed the lives of at least 16 people in the Philippines

China logs hottest August in more than six decades

Beijing has pledged to bring planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2060

Iraqi date farmers fight drought to protect national treasure

In Iraq, the date palm and its bounty are national icons, but they are being battered by drought

Amazon river levels fall due to lack of rain, hurting navigation

Communities are facing isolation due to lower river navigability

Africa faces steep costs as temperatures soar, says WMO

Africa's temperatures have risen more rapidly than the global average

At least 6 dead in Japan as Typhoon Shanshan grinds on

At least 6 dead in Japan as Typhoon Shanshan grinds on

Karachi steers clear of cyclone 'Asna' but heavy rain, wind not far behind

Asna is located about 300km southwest of Karachi and 300km southeast of Gwadar

Rain dampens first day of second Test between Pakistan, Bangladesh

The pitch and the bowling area at Pindi Cricket Stadium was under covers around 12 noon

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer

Mobile pools offer relief from heat to children in north Syria camps

Mobile pools offer relief from heat to children in north Syria camps

Yemen flood toll climbs to 60

Yemen flood toll climbs to 60

Floods in rivers: CM Maryam directs departments to be vigilant

Maryam Nawaz also wants timely evacuation of flooded areas

Seoul residents sweating with record 'tropical nights' weather

The intense heat in Seoul is expected to continue setting a record every day until next week

Faulty power cable may have caused Greece's worst wildfire this year

Faulty power cable may have caused Greece's worst wildfire this year

Balochistan chief justice inaugurates Green Courts initiative on Independence Day

The initiative involves planting trees on the high court premises

Antarctica winter experiences prolonged heatwave

Average daily temperatures ranged from -34.68C on July 15 to -28.12C on July 31

More than 47,000 people died in Europe last year due to heat, report says

Europe is world's fastest-warming continent, facing growing health risks stemming from intense heat

In Iraq's summer, residents of Kurdistan's Arbil ache for water

For years, people have dreaded summer when drought, lack of wells and power outages cut off supply

Residents flee as wildfire rages uncontrolled near Athens

Hundreds of wildfires have broken out across Greece this summer

Summer heatwave pounds traditionally cooler northern Spain

Temperatures soared over the weekend across Spain

Malik Ahmed urges public support for tree plantation campaign

Malik Ahmad Khan emphasized the need to raise awareness about the initiative in schools

Pacific Islands to build climate disaster warehouses

Humanitarian supplies in warehouses would allow Pacific Islands to respond in 48 hours

PDMA reports 61 deaths in KP

22 men, 12 women and 27 children were among the dead, says report

Erosion of Cairo's green space leaves residents exposed to searing heat

Removal of green space in the capital became a topic of social media furore

Second hottest July breaks 13-month record streak, EU scientists say

The month was 1.48 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial reference of 1850-1990

PM kicks off monsoon tree plantation drive

PM said the tree plantation would help reduce air pollution.

Pakistan can't be run sans taxes: Aurangzeb

FM deems private sector’s advancement in every filed necessary.

How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides

Wayanad received more than 1 million domestic and foreign tourists last year

Rainwater drained out within hours, says Azma

Work to drain rainwater on Lytton Road, Gaddafi Stadium continues, Azma Bukhari

Five die, 25 injured in rain-triggered incidents in Lahore

Punjab govt declares emergency after highest rainfall in city in 44 years

Yellen launches Amazon basin effort to disrupt nature crimes

Yellen launches Amazon basin effort to disrupt nature crimes

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges

Frankfurt airport open again after climate activists block runway

A spokesperson for Frankfurt said around 140 flights had been cancelled out of 1,400 on Thursday

BASIC bloc slams 'leadership void' on climate change, finance

The bloc said the main task of COP29 talks in Azerbaijan will be setting new climate finance target

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row

The global average surface air temperature rose to 17.15 degrees Celsius — 0.06 higher than Sunday's

Death toll from Ethiopian landslides rises to 157

Death toll from Ethiopian landslides rises to 157

South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law

South Africa passes its first sweeping climate change law

Canadian community menaced by wildfire can return home

Canadian community menaced by wildfire can return home

US to phase out single-use plastic from federal operations

Process to start with food sector by 2027

As Spain swelters, volunteers serve cold soup to homeless

Spain had almost 11,000 deaths attributable to extreme heat last year

Spain warns workers of heat risks as summer's first heatwave looms

The peak of this episode will be on Friday, when most areas will warm up to 40 C

Labour government eyes private capital for nascent, growing industries

Objective is to support growth and meet net zero commitments

Germany motorway expansion plan sparks anger

Feasibility study envisages widening a section of A5 to 10 lanes at an estimated cost of $1.2bn

Climate change-driven unemployment: Morocco farm jobs dry up amid persistent Mediterranean drought

Cultivated area shrinks to about 2.5m hectares compared to 4m prior to severe water scarcity

Rains pound South Korea causing landslides, bullet trains slowed

The month of July is annually the monsoon season in the country

2024 could be world's hottest year as June breaks records

Every month since June 2023 has ranked as the planet’s hottest since records began

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexican coast

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexican coast

Afghan soil must not be used to export terrorism: Shehbaz Sharif

Urges SCO member states for taking comprehensive measures to fight extremism

Maryam Nawaz, Sherry Rehman vow to end plastic usage

Adopting environmental friendly alternatives will mitigate the climate change induced by plastic use

Proposal provides US workers protections from extreme heat

Over 1,000 workers dead since 1992 because of exposure to high temperatures

Greek firefighters battle new wildfire near Athens amid strong winds

The strong winds are not expected to abate until later on Sunday, meteorologists said

India heatwave triggers a 'mad rush' for air conditioners, beer

New Delhi and western state of Rajasthan soared to almost 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks

Arctic wildfire emissions rise as blazes sweep Russia's North

Wildfires tend to reach peak in the Northern Hemisphere in July and August

Worsening India water crisis can weigh on its sovereign credit strength: Moody's

Industrialisation and urbanisation to intensify competition for water among businesses and residents

Greece battles wildfires fanned by gale-force winds

Wildfires are common in Greece but they have become more devastating "due to climate change"

EU tariffs on China EVs not a 'punishment': Germany

Beijing promises to do everything to protect Chinese companies

Hong Kong matches record for hottest summer solstice

Hong Kong matches record for hottest summer solstice

Climate body says France must improve 'fragile' gains on global warming

Climate body says France must improve 'fragile' gains on global warming

Pakistan among world's top 10 countries most affected by climate change: Shehbaz

Says the country suffered $30bn loss in 2022 floods and praises NDMA for relief efforts

India reports over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases over summer

Heat this summer is a trend, scientists say, due to human-driven climate change

Landslides kill nine as Bangladesh lashed by rain

Bangladesh is among the countries most vulnerable to disasters and climate change

Unrelenting heatwave kills five in Indian capital

Billions across Asia are grappling with extreme heat this year due to "human-driven climate change"

Pakistan water security: Low snow on Hindu Kush and Himalayas threatens millions

Indus River basin experiences 23pc below-average snow persistence

Climate change is forcing many to leave Libya's Nafusa Mountains

Region is home to around half a million people out of the country’s population of seven million

Africa's Great Green Wall to miss 2030 goal

Unlikely to meet a decade-end goal of reinstating 100m hectare of land

Sea swamps Bangladesh at one of world's fastest rates

Scientists say rising seas driven by climate change are drowning densely populated coast

Firefighters battle big blaze at Athens cookware factory

Firefighters battle big blaze at Athens cookware factory

World Bank approves $1bn for Dasu Hydropower Project

Initiative to help achieving green energy transition and lowering electricity tariffs

Swiss voters back law to boost renewables, reject healthcare insurance cost cut proposals

The energy law was backed by more than two-thirds of those casting their votes

CJP Isa calls for taking steps to ensure environment protection

We are responsible for destroying our natural resources, says Qazi Faez Isa