Environment
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Delhi temperature hits highest ever in India
May 30, 2024The government’s weather agency reported that dangerously high temperatures were expected in the sprawling megacity of India on Wednesday, as the country’s capital saw temperatures surge to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 Fahrenheit).... -
Rich nations met the $100 billion climate finance goal two years late: OECD
May 29, 2024Rich nations fulfilled their commitment to provide $100 billion in annual climate aid to developing nations for the first time in 2022, albeit two years later than anticipated, the OECD announced on Wednesday. The OECD report... -
World’s island states meet to confront climate, fiscal challenges
May 28, 2024Small island nations around the world are bracing for shocks to their economies and environments due to their extreme vulnerability to climate change, lack of wealth to reverse it on their own, and lack of poverty... -
WFP’s anticipatory action cash assistance reaches over 30,000 families most at-risk in Khulna and Barishal division
May 26, 2024Before Cyclone Remal is expected to make landfall in Bangladesh’s southern coastal districts, the World Food Programme (WFP) has moved swiftly dispatched cash assistance to households in Khulna and Barishal Division who are most in need.... -
Great danger signal 10 for Payra, Mongla as Cyclone ‘Remal’ may hit by this evening
May 26, 2024The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a major danger alert number 10 today for the maritime ports of Payra and Mongla, and a number nine for the ports of Cox’s Bazar and Chattogram. “The cyclonic storm... -
Mexico heat waves have left 48 dead since March
May 25, 2024The government of Mexico announced on Friday that 48 people had died as a result of heat waves since March, despite scientists’ warnings that new temperature records may soon be set. The health ministry reports that... -
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
May 21, 2024Authorities in Mexico stated on Monday that they were looking into whether the intense heat was causing the endangered howler monkeys to perish. The environment ministry states that “heat stroke, dehydration, malnutrition, or fumigation of crops... -
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
May 15, 2024Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today issued fresh heatwave alert message for five divisions for the next 48 hours. The prevailing heatwave over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions may continue during next 48 hours commencing... -
Indonesia volcano eruption shuts more airports, ash reaches Malaysia
May 2, 2024More than six airports were forced to close on Wednesday as ash from a remote Indonesian volcano traveled as far as Malaysia, officials said. Authorities also hastened to evacuate thousands of people out of fear of... -
Plastic pollution talks move closer to a world-first pact
May 1, 2024A world-first agreement that would not place a cap on polymer manufacturing is expected to be reached before the end of the year, following the conclusion of the fourth and penultimate round of UN-led negotiations to...
