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
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
Solar energy investment outstrips other power generation sources: IEA
The worldwide total to hit $2tr in 2024
World hits streak of record temperatures as UN warns of 'climate hell'
Each of the past 12 months ranked as the warmest on record
World Environment Day being marked today
This year's theme is ‘Land Restoration, Stopping Desertification and Building Drought Resilience'
Climate plans not yet aligned with tripling renewable energy goal
Just 14 out of a total of 194 have included specific targets in their commitments
South Korea earmarks $24bn for Africa with a focus on critical minerals
Seoul is hosting delegations from 48 African countries for a major summit this week
UN forecasts La Nina could help lower temperatures this year
La Nina refers to cooling of ocean surface temperatures in large swathes of tropical Pacific Ocean
Delhi's record 52.9C temperature reading was wrong by three degrees, India says
The Met Office investigated reading by weather station at Mungeshpur "and found a 3°C sensor error"
Heat, hurricanes and blackouts: Cubans brace for long summer after scorching May
The sultry temperatures combine in Cuba with a devastating economic crisis
Pakistan farmers pin poor mango crop on climate change
Pakistan is the world's fourth-largest mango producer
Suffering drought, heat, blackouts, Mexicans head to the polls
Whoever wins will have to contend with water shortages
Southern African countries fear losing more elephants to drought
El Nino has worsened the impact of climate change, scientists say
Southeast Asia gas expansion threatens green transition: Report
The region's existing plans project a doubling of gas-fired power capacity
Climate change threatens low-lying Caribbean hospitals
Climate change threatens low-lying Caribbean hospitals
Climate change caused 26 extra days of extreme heat in last year: report
The year 2023 was the hottest year on record, according to the EU's climate monitor, Copernicus
Submerged homes, heat waves fuel Mexico climate angst
El Bosque is first community in Mexico to be officially recognised as displaced by climate change
Cyclone kills 16 in India, Bangladesh and cuts power to millions
Packing speeds of up to 135 kph, it crossed Bangladesh's southern port of Mongla and entered India
India monsoon rains expected to be above average in a boost for agriculture
Season critical for Asia’s third largest economy, which delivers 70pc of annual precipitation
Pakistan heatwave pushes temperatures to 52 C, westerly to hit upper areas
Mohenjo Daro sees mercury crossing the mark on Monday
Over 1,000 students rescued amid Haripur school inferno
Electricity short-circuit blamed for the incident
How to protect yourself from 'annoying family members' -- the mosquitoes
Repellents with ingredients like DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus should be used
EarthCARE satellite to probe how clouds affect climate
The satellite will orbit nearly 400 kms above earth, building a complete profile of fluffy clouds
El Nino not responsible for East Africa floods: scientists
Torrential rainfall in Kenya, Tanzania and neighbouring nations killed 500 people from March to May
More tropical nights as southeast tipped for France's biggest temperature rise
More tropical nights as southeast tipped for France's biggest temperature rise
Pakistan to experience three episodes of heatwaves in May, June: minister
Asks people to avoid smoking near forests
In India heatwave, Delhi labourers toil in 'red hot' conditions
A worker says it is among the hottest it has been in this area
Volunteers race to save Mexico's howler monkeys in heat wave
Dozens of the primates are reported to have dropped dead from trees in recent weeks
Asia-Pacific real estate assets at 'high risk' from climate change: Report
REITs worth about $3tr globally are considered safe havens for long-term investors
Experts say deforestation exacerbated deadly Brazil floods
According to the group, Rio Grande do Sul lost 22 percent of its native vegetation from 1985 to 2022
Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk: conservationists
The IUCN has for the first time taken stock of world's mangroves, evaluating 36 different regions
NGOs seek climate trial of French oil giant TotalEnergies
NGOs seek climate trial of French oil giant TotalEnergies
Rangelands demise 'severely underestimated': UN report
Climate change, urban expansion, population growth and land conversion are fuelling destruction
Obesity and high blood sugar play ever growing role in ill-health
People in age bracket 15 to 49 facing issues worldwide attributable to these two risk factors
Outdated distribution system: Discos can't supply the available electricity amid extreme heat
Nine out of 10 companies aren’t buying power according to their quotas
Chile's capital faces fiercest cold snap in decades
Meteorological office expected a minimum temperature of 1 degree Celsius for Thursday
Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
The summer months in 2023 were on average 2.2 C (4 F) warmer than estimated average from 1 to 1890
The water tanker drivers who keep 'India's Silicon Valley' Bengaluru going
Bengaluru has lost 79pc of its water bodies and 88pc of its green cover over 40 years
Four dead, several feared trapped under billboard in freak accident during Mumbai rainstorm
Four dead, several feared trapped under billboard in freak accident during Mumbai rainstorm
The case for forever high interest rates
Huge investment needs and rising interest costs will increase government borrowing
Cambodia's famed Kampot pepper withers in scorching heatwave
Known for its intense floral flavour, Kampot pepper is prized by top chefs around the world
Rivers rise again as rain batters flood-hit south Brazil; death toll goes up to 145
More than two million people have been affected by the deluge, which experts link to climate change
Mexico heat wave melts temperature records in ten cities, including Mexico City
In capital Mexico City, mercury peaked at 34.3 degrees Celsius on Thursday
Fresh rains pound Brazil's flood-hit south as evacuations double
The deluge has affected almost two million people, leaving 126 dead and 756 injured
Azerbaijan's minister meets President Zardari
Zardari underscores need for global collaboration to address climate change
World's largest carbon capture plant to extract CO2 from air opened in Iceland
DAC uses a technical process to suck carbon dioxide and store it, usually underground
World's record-breaking temperature streak extends through April
Scientists are probing whether human activity has triggered a tipping point in climate system
Pakistan to see above-normal temperatures, wet weather this week
Mercury to stay 3 to 5 degree higher than average till Friday
Rains in southern Brazil kill at least 39, some 70 still missing
The civil defense authority said at least 24,000 had been displaced as storms affected 497 cities
Parts of India record hottest April as heatwave kills nine
Searing heat has been cited by political analysts as one of the reasons for low voter turnout
Solar or not? Inefficient energy sector makes case for revisiting solar energy policy
Capacity payments on the rise amid less consumption from the national grid
Forest fires raze parts of India amid heat, dry weather
Data shows that as of 2021, 54.4% of forests in India experienced occasional fires, mostly man-made
Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts
Philippine students suffer in wilting heat, thwarting education efforts
Bangladesh again shuts schools due to heatwave
Institutions in 27 districts including Dhaka will remain closed on Tuesday
G7 ministers hold 'strategic' talks on climate change in Italy
The aim is "to make the course set out by COP28 practical, real, concrete," Italian minister said
The giant sheep helping Tajikistan weather climate change
In Kazakhstan, a ram was sold for $40,000 in 2021
PM Shehbaz calls for global health equity, climate resilience at WEF
PM Shehbaz calls for global health equity, climate resilience at WEF
As solar capacity grows, some of most productive US farmland is at risk
A renewable energy boom risks damaging some of richest soils in key farming states
PM forms committee to consult provinces on climate policy, carbon credits
PM forms committee to consult provinces on climate policy, carbon credits
JP Morgan predicts lower gas and LNG prices, which will help switch from coal
Sees 2pc annual growth in production by 2030 to 4,600bn bcm from 4,000 bcm in 2022
Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain
Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain
Over 70pc global workforce faces climate change risks: ILO
Those in poor countries are more vulnerable
Climate change hits Asia hardest, below-normal rains in Hindu Kush range of Pakistan: UN
Less precipitation also seen in Himalayas during 2023
No 'Plan B' when you are in an IMF programme: Finance Minister
Says talks for another loan package prerequisite for economic stability
11 missing, thousands evacuated as storms strike south China
More than 53,000 people have been relocated across Guangdong province, the media added
Health-harming heat stress rising in Europe -- world's fastest-warming continent
Report says deaths related to this weather phenomenon up by around 30pc in the last 20 years
At least 63 killed, 78 injured due to torrential rains in KP: PDMA
The PDMA issued a report on Sunday about the loss of lives and property in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Slovenia umbrella doctor weathers the economic storm
Says customers from all over the country bring their and often their friends' umbrellas for repair
Oil, gas drilling blocked in Alaska wilds as Biden seeks green cred
The Willow project was was authorised by Trump and later backed by Biden, triggered protests
Deadly heat in West Africa warns of climate change-driven scorchers to come, says report
Temperatures soared so high in Mali and Burkina Faso they equated to a once in 200-year event
Pakistan hopes to secure new IMF loan as quickly as possible: Aurangzeb
Says, "We are looking for larger loan. We will need a two to three year time period
India forecasts above average monsoon rains after dry 2023
The monsoon is expected to total 106% of the long-term average this year
Shehbaz vows to check power theft, Nepra seeks tariff hikes amid reduced consumption
Prime minister for promoting renewables, improving transmission system, crushing mafias
Pakistan to seek additional IMF climate financing as well
It will be in addition to the main package request under extended fund facility
Water guns are in full blast to mark Thai New Year festivities despite worries about heat wave
The festival, known as Songkran in Thailand, is a three-day shindig that starts Saturday
IIED advocates debt swaps, lists Pakistan among possible beneficiaries
Says its report aims at encouraging the move at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings
Strong westerly starts producing heavy rains as farmers get ready for wheat harvesting
Nine dead in lightning strikes; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gets heaviest downpour so far
Explainer: How three European human rights cases could shape climate litigation
A win could embolden more communities to bring similar cases against governments
Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court
The court said the Swiss government had violated the human right to a private and family life
Hit hard by extreme weather, some Indian farmers say expanding natural farming is the answer
Experts calling for using these methods across India amid climate change and decreasing profits
Flights cancelled in parts of UK, power outages in Ireland due to storm
The disruption caused by Storm Kathleen has affected flights at airports across Ireland and the UK
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained at demonstration in The Hague
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained at demonstration in The Hague
Majority of recent CO2 emissions linked to just 57 producers, says report
Aramco, Gazprom and Coal India are the top three emitters
Hunger grips southern Africa as Zimbabwe drought declared a disaster
Entire region from Botswana and Angola to Mozambique and Madagascar also facing the crisis
India braces for heatwaves with impact seen on inflation, election
The South Asian nation is the world's second largest wheat producer.
India hydropower output records steepest fall in nearly four decades
Reduction seven times faster than global rate as the entire world experienced El Nino effects
Indonesia deforestation is intensifying disasters from extreme weather and climate change
Study shows forest conversion triggers soil erosion in rainfall.
Climate change is slowing heatwaves, a phenomenon visible in Pakistan too
The changes have accelerated in particular since 1997
EU-Mercosur proposal is 'very bad deal': Macron
Says there is nothing that takes into consideration the subject of biodiversity and climate
Climate change, AI in focus at Commonwealth's Oct meeting in Samoa
A voluntary club of 56 nations headed by King Charles, the Commonwealth has 2.5 billion people
No oil and gas majors aligned with climate targets
No oil and gas majors aligned with climate targets
Italy's Terna to invest $18bn in grid by 2028, eyes M&A
The Italian government aims to generate 65% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030
India stares at summer water crisis as reservoir levels slide
In the southern state of Karnataka, home to Bengaluru, the main reservoir was down to 16% capacity
Planet 'on the brink' as UN agency warns new heat records are likely in 2024
Planet 'on the brink' as UN agency warns new heat records are likely in 2024
Central banks use AI to assess climate-related risks
Gaia focuses on the definition of each indicator, rather than how the data is labelled
Bangladesh, Pakistan and India 'smoggiest countries' in 2023
About 20% of premature deaths in Bangladesh are attributed to air pollution
Britain's emissions cuts hampered by slow heat pump uptake, watchdog says
Most of Britain’s homes are heated by gas
