Environment
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Wind complicates battle against Spain wildfire
Sep 11, 2021Erratic winds and scorching heat complicated Friday the battle against a wildfire in southern Spain which claimed the life of a firefighter and forced the evacuation of around 1,000 people. About 400 firefighters backed by 30... -
World’s largest Carbon Dioxide sucking plant is now up and running
Sep 10, 2021Iceland is preparing to open the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) facility on Wednesday. The current juncture is critical in the development of new technologies to help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but it... -
Social cost of 2019’s plastic more than GDP of India
Sep 6, 2021According to a report released Monday by animal charity WWF, the pollution, emissions, and clean-up expenses of plastic generated in 2019 alone could reach $3.7 trillion, warning of the environmental and economic burden of this “apparently... -
IOM needs 15 Million USD for critical needs of families affected by Haiti earthquake
Aug 27, 2021The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a flash appeal for USD 15 million to assist Haitian authorities with housing, temporary shelter, mental health support, and COVID-19 prevention for the 137,000 families who have been... -
EU delegation launches Climate Adaptation Campaign in Bangladesh
Aug 26, 2021The European Union Delegation to Bangladesh launched the Climate Adaptation Campaign on Saturday, after the publication of the EU Adaptation Strategy. This month’s promotion will run till the end of the month. On February 24, the... -
Children in four South Asian countries are at “very high risk” of being affected by climate change
Aug 25, 2021According to a new UNICEF research released today, young people in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan are among those most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which jeopardize their health, education, and safety. Nepal and... -
Harris accuses China of ‘intimidation’ in disputed seas
Aug 24, 2021On Tuesday, US Vice President Kamala Harris accused Beijing of bullying in fiercely disputed waters, as she sought to mobilize Asian allies against China and bolster US credibility in the aftermath of the bungled Afghan drawdown.... -
EcoSmart solution brings additional green offerings to Millican Reserve
Aug 24, 2021Millican Reserve has struck an agreement with EcoSmart Solution to provide its EcoSmart GeoGrid, new geothermal infrastructure, solar PV systems, and energy monitoring and optimization to up to 2,000+ residential units at the renowned College Station... -
At least 21 dead in flooding in US state of Tennessee
Aug 23, 2021Devastating floods in the southern US state of Tennessee have left at least 21 people dead and dozens missing, local officials said Sunday in what they warned was a preliminary toll. Tennessee was hit Saturday by... -
Devastating floods in Tennessee left at least 21 people dead
Aug 23, 2021Devastating floods in the southern US state of Tennessee have left at least 21 people dead and dozens missing, local officials said Sunday in what they warned was a preliminary toll. Tennessee was hit Saturday by...
