Environment/Science
Climate Change
The Punjab government in Pakistan on Friday banned people from entering public parks, zoos, playgrounds and even museums amid rapidly deteriorating state of air quality in the province. more
Ozone hole might not be recovering as previously thought, study claims

A new study has found the ozone layer hole over the  Antarctic seems to be getting larger, contradicting the previous reports which claimed it is recovering.

‘Without renewables, there can be no future’: 5 ways to power the energy transition

Transitioning to renewable energy is the key to securing humanity’s survival, as “without renewables, there can be no future”, according to UN Secretary-General Ant&oacu ...

'Climate breakdown' alert as air quality dips during heatwaves: UN chief

New York: Amplified by wildfires and desert dust fanned by climate change, more frequent heatwaves are leading to a sharp drop in air quality and human health, the World Meteorological Or ...

Study shows global sea surface temperatures touch record high mark in August

Global average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) have been consistently high over the past five months, and remained at record-high levels for the time of year throughout April, May, June a ...

There is a connection between greenhouse gas emissions and decline in polar bear population, study finds

New research from the University of Washington and Polar Bears International in Bozeman, Montana, quantifies the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions and the survival of polar be ...

Hurricane Idalia batters south-eastern US, power outages, storm surges hit normal life

Hurricane Idalia on Wednesday hit Florida's Gulf Coast in the US, causing howling winds, torrential rains and pounding surf, disrupting normal life in the region.

July 2023 is on track to be the hottest month on record, say experts

Geneva: According to ERA5 data from the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the first three weeks of July have been the warmest three-week period on record and the month is ...

Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO

New York: The dangers associated with the heatwave that’s engulfing the northern hemisphere aren’t over yet, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday. ...

Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action

New York: Scorching temperatures are engulfing large parts of the Northern hemisphere, while devastating floods triggered by relentless rainfall have disrupted lives and livelihoods, unde ...