Environment

Although Switzerland is known for its stunning natural settings, environmentalists are warning that the country’s ecosystems are in danger and are pleading with voters to support stronger protections for biodiversity in a Sunday ballot. Polls seem...

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted today that the current mild to moderate heat wave, which is now occurring in five different parts of the nation, will likely end in some locations within the next 24...

The country’s hydroelectric facilities are in danger due to the worst drought in decades, therefore Ecuador is going to institute nationwide nighttime blackouts and teleworking in the public sector, the administration said on Tuesday. Due “to...

Typhoon Bebinca, the worst typhoon to hit Shanghai in almost 70 years, made landfall on Monday. The storm caused severe wind and torrential rain, canceling flights and closing roadways. Coastal residents have been evacuated and a...

Most locations over two divisions, many over one division, and a few over five divisions are likely to see light to moderate rain or thundershowers with brief gusts of wind. Some locations over Rangpur, Rajshahi, and...

In order to lessen and prepare for the effects of climate change, governments should take additional steps to ensure universal social protection, according to a recently released International Labour Organization (ILO) research. “Governments are failing to...

Scientists cautioned on Tuesday that efforts by nations to reach their climate commitments are at risk due to the potent greenhouse gas methane’s fast rise in atmospheric concentrations. “Methane is rising faster in relative terms than...

According to a study released on Tuesday by watchdog Global Witness, about 200 environmental and land defenders were killed worldwide in 2023, with Colombia ranking as the deadliest country for activists once more. The paper also...

The Red River in Hanoi has hit its highest level in 20 years, Vietnam’s weather bureau chief said Wednesday as the country battles severe flooding after Typhoon Yagi. Mai Van Khiem also warned of widespread flooding...

The United Nations reported on Thursday that fine particle air pollution decreased in Europe and China last year as a result of a decrease in emissions associated with human activity. PM2.5 nanoparticles, which are smaller than...