Heavy rain, hailstorm likely in Punjab, KP on April 18 and 19
NDMA warns rain/snowfall may trigger landslides or avalanches in mountainous areas
Five die as thunderstorm, hails pound parts of country
A man died when a wall of a mosque in Rawalpindi’s Ratta Amral area collapsed
Could Trump's tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall
The tariffs could slow global trade and economic activity
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
Chile struggles to rebuild a year after its deadliest wildfires in history
As many as 137 people were killed
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
Australia's southeast sweats through heatwave, facing bushfire risk
Australia faces a high-risk bushfire season
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
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
Deputy PM Dar urges developed nations to honour climate finance pledges
He was attending a high-level event in Baku
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
Senegal's urban cycling trend offers chance to boost green transport
Cycling groups have never had so many members
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
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
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
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
'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
Floods in Romania kill at least four people as rain batters central Europe
More rainfall is forecast in the coming days
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
Typhoon Yagi weakens after killing dozens in Vietnam, China, Philippines
Fourteen people have died in Vietnam so far
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
Pope Francis departs Rome for 12-day tour across Southeast Asia
Francis is set to travel nearly 33,000 km
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
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
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
Large fire breaks out in Rome near public TV station and court of justice
Climate change is making wildfires more frequent
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
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
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
Power outage hits Balkan states as heat overloads system, minister says
Traffic ground to a halt in Bosnia's capital
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
