Environment/Science
Environment/Science
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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: More than 1,600 reported killed, as UN aid operation supports rescue efforts

Latest news reports indicate that over 1,600 have been killed in Myanmar with thousands injured following two powerful earthquakes on Friday which have left hundreds trapped under rubble. ...

Death toll in Myanmar earthquake crosses 1,000

The death toll due to the deadly earthquake that rocked Myanmar on Friday has crossed 1000, media reports said on Saturday.

More than 150 die as 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattles Myanmar, Bangkok

Over 150 people were killed and hundreds injured after six earthquakes, including one with a 7.7 magnitude, hit near Sagaing in central Myanmar at 12.50 pm (local time) Friday, state-run ...

Several feared dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, 30-storey building collapses in Bangkok

Many people are feared dead after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit northwestern Myanmar on Friday, with the strong tremors felt in neighbouring Thailand's Bangkok city where a 30-storey ...

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake causes widespread destruction in Myanmar, high-rise building collapses in Thailand

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, with strong tremors felt in neighbouring Thailand's capital, Bangkok city, media reports said.

UN experts warn many glaciers will not survive this century

Glaciers in many regions will not survive the 21st century if they keep melting at the current rate, potentially jeopardising hundreds of millions of people living downstream, UN climate ...

Weak La Niña weather event may be brief, says World Meteorological Organization

The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely to be brief, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced.

US-based Firefly Aerospace completes moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft

US-based company Firefly Aerospace on Sunday announced its spacecraft Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down on the Moon’s surface in an upright, stable configuration on the co ...

Global biodiversity agreement mobilises $200 billion boost to protect flora, fauna by 2030

Governments on Friday reached agreement on a strategy to raise an additional $200 billion each year to better protect the world’s flora and fauna by 2030.