Environment/Science
Environment/Science
The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health - and is now the second leading global risk factor for premature death. more
WMO warns world heading towards a new temperature record

At least one of the years between now and 2028 will very likely set a new temperature record, breaking through the crucial 1.5°C temperature limit, the UN weather agency, WMO, said on ...

Break free from pollution, climate chaos and ‘biodiversity decimation’, UN chief urges

The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no tsunami warning issued

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture early Monday (June 3, 2024), the country's weather agency said.

China: Chang'e-6 lunar lander touches down on far side of moon to collect sample

Elevating its space status, China’s Chang’e-6 lunar lander on Sunday touched down on the far side of the moon.

Pakistan battles extreme heatwave as highest temperature in Mohejodaro touches 52 degrees

Heatwave conditions firmly gripped Pakistan, disrupting normal life in the country, with the mercury level touching around  52 degrees Celsius in archaeologically crucial Mohenjodaro ...

WMO says North Atlantic may witness up to seven major hurricanes in 2024

The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an “above average” hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Based on data from the US National O ...

Skygazers stunned as meteor lights up sky above Portugal, Spain

Portugal and Spain witnessed a rare celestial event recently when a giant blue shiny light was seen moving across the night sky.

Crimes against nature: UN puts environmental legislation under scrutiny

Global efforts to prevent crimes against nature and bring offenders to justice are being hampered by glaring differences in environmental protection laws among countries and regions, UN c ...

Study shows spending time in nature is good for us

Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by affecting  emotions, influencing  thoughts, reducing stress and im ...