Climate Disasters

Climate Finance: Funding the Fight Against Global Climate Disasters and the Quest for a Sustainable Future

As climate change drives a growing cascade of extreme weather events, from hurricanes and floods to heat waves, droughts, and wildfires, countries worldwide are grappling with how to adapt to an increasingly volatile climate. Preparing for these challenges and reinforcing...
Mount Everest

Mount Everest: The Giant That Keeps Growing – But How Tall Will It Get?

Arching over 8,849 meters (29,032 ft) into the sky, Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. But will it always hold this title? The mighty Himalayas, home to Everest and other towering peaks, are far from static. Over millennia, Everest...
Tigers, three lions and a panther reportedly died at two zoos in southern Vietnam

Dozens of Tigers Die in South Vietnam Zoos Following Bird Flu Outbreak

A devastating outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has led to the deaths of dozens of tigers in two zoos in southern Vietnam, according to reports from state media. The virus, identified as the highly pathogenic H5N1...
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Switzerland’s Glaciers Shrink by Over 10 Percent in Two Years: Alarming Data Climate Change’s Intensified Impact

Switzerland's glaciers have shrunk by more than 10 percent in just two years. This alarming data, recently released by the Swiss Academy of Sciences, marks an unprecedented acceleration in glacier retreat and ice loss. The experts reported that, despite an...
Panda Pavilion at Ocean Park Hong Kong

Hong Kong Prepares to Welcome a New Pair of Giant Pandas Amid Hopes for Breeding Success

Hong Kong is set to enter an exciting new chapter in its long-standing relationship with giant pandas. As part of the celebration marking the 27th anniversary of the city’s return to China, the central government will be sending a new...
Israel-Gaza Conflict

War’s Silent Victims: Environmental and Human Toll of Global Conflicts

War has long been recognized as a destructive force, not only for the people and societies directly involved but also for the natural environment that sustains life on Earth. The relationship between armed conflict and environmental degradation is complex and...
south china sea

South China Sea: Balancing Fishing Practices and Ecological Preservation

Chinese research teams have recently released reports highlighting the significant ecological protection efforts made on the islands and reefs of the South China Sea. These findings underscore the successful measures implemented to safeguard the environment, yet they remain underemphasized as...
Water Crisis

Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: Collaborative Efforts Required

TKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that Bengaluru, India, is facing a water shortage of around 500 million litres daily, compared to the city's requirement of 2,600 MLDs. The situation has led to daily meetings and a draft of a...
Ocean

Monitoring Ocean Currents for Environmental Changes

Researchers have suggested that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a major current that influences global weather patterns and temperatures, may be approaching a tipping point that would lead to its collapse. The AMOC, which carries warm water north and...
Hydrogen

Japan’s ‘Hydrogen Society’ Could Impact Environment

Japan has revised its national hydrogen strategy to focus on a "prudent hydrogen society" rather than a carbon-neutral "hydrogen society." Japan, the first country to establish a national hydrogen strategy in 2017, has aimed to use hydrogen in environmentally friendly...
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