Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Environment|Europe

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways

Frankfurt airport suspends flights after climate protesters block runways
Africa|Economy|Environment|News

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report

South Africa, the world's 14th biggest carbon emitter, has made strong commitments to climate action but is moving too slowly to wean itself off coal and roll out

South Africa's climate action too slow to meet its bold pledges, says report
Environment|Europe|Travel

270 flights canceled in Frankfurt as environmental activists target airports across Europe

A total of 270 flights were canceled at Germany's busiest airports after environmental activists launched a coordinated effort to disrupt air travel across Europe at the height of the summer vacation season to highlight the threat posed by climate change

270 flights canceled in Frankfurt as environmental activists target airports across Europe
Environment|News

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze

Man accused of starting California’s Park Fire is arrested as Oregon battles massive blaze
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech

This oil capital wants to be a hub for climate tech
Environment|Health|Travel

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees

Belgian tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet while walking in Death Valley as temperatures exceed 120 degrees
Environment|Science

UN asks nations to better prepare, cool the vulnerable as 'extreme heat epidemic' breaks records

The United Nations is calling for a flurry of efforts to reduce the human toll from soaring and searing temperatures in what it calls an extreme heat epidemic

UN asks nations to better prepare, cool the vulnerable as 'extreme heat epidemic' breaks records
Environment|Health|Science

How does extreme heat affect medicines and those taking them?

The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have

How does extreme heat affect medicines and those taking them?
Asia|Environment

Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital

A Philippine oil tanker has sunk in Manila Bay after encountering huge waves

Philippine oil tanker sinks in Manila Bay, raising fears of a possible major spill near the capital
Business|Economy|Environment

Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation

Complex and confusing taxation systems make it easier for wind’s opponents, some citing misinformation, to say that wind has fallen short of its promises

Wind farms' benefits to communities can be slow or complex, leading to opposition and misinformation
Africa|Economy|Environment

Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle

Due to warmer temperatures and increasing urbanization, the market for cooling systems is expanding in Africa

Africa's demand for cooling systems is expanding. But regulating the industry is a struggle
Environment|Europe|News

German politicians demand better airport security after activist blockades

German politicians demanded better protection for the country's airports on Thursday after climate activists were able to breach fences and disrupt air traffic for

German politicians demand better airport security after activist blockades
Asia|Environment

Typhoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines

A strong typhoon has made landfall on China’s southeastern coast after sweeping across the nearby island of Taiwan, where it caused landslides and flooding in low-lying areas and left three dead

Typhoon Gaemi hits China's coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines
Economy|Environment

A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it

A plan to help shore up the Colorado River by cutting off water to alfalfa fields in California’s crop-rich Imperial Valley is finding support among water managers and farmers

A plan to replenish the Colorado River could mean dry alfalfa fields. And many farmers are for it
Environment|News

Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline

A wildfire reached the Canadian town of Jasper, Alberta on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, as firefighters battled to save key

Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline
Economy|Environment

BASIC bloc slams 'leadership void' on climate change, finance

Rich countries have left a "leadership void" in climate politics and must provide trillions of dollars to help developing nations cut their greenhouse gas

BASIC bloc slams 'leadership void' on climate change, finance
Environment|Food|Science

Sea urchins fed waste cabbage to spare Japan's seaweed forests

In Japan, researchers are feeding vegetables to hungry sea urchins - a popular sushi ingredient - to try and stop them from eating

Sea urchins fed waste cabbage to spare Japan's seaweed forests
Asia|Environment|News

Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared

Typhoon Gaemi roared into southeastern China on Thursday after churning across the Taiwan Strait, prompting warnings of swelling

Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared
Asia|Environment|Science|Technology

See powerful typhoon 'bounce' off island like pinball

CNN Meteorologist Derek Van Dem analyzes satellite imagery of Typhoon Gaemi that shows Taiwan’s natural landscape acting as a barrier to reroute the storm.

See powerful typhoon 'bounce' off island like pinball
Americas|Environment|Health|Science

Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine

Sharks off the coast of Brazil's party city Rio de Janeiro have tested positive for cocaine.

Sharks off Rio de Janeiro test positive for cocaine
Australia|Environment|Science

Australia platypus conservation centre, world's largest, welcomes first residents

The world's largest platypus conservation centre has welcomed its first residents as part of a project to protect the semi-aquatic mammal found

Australia platypus conservation centre, world's largest, welcomes first residents
Education|Environment|News

AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana's vulnerable coast.

A volunteer-heavy effort to restore some of Louisiana’s eroding coast with recycled oyster shells was part of the scenic backdrop for a visit from the head of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that deploys volunteers to serve communities around the nation

AmeriCorps CEO gets a look at a volunteer-heavy project to rebuild Louisiana's vulnerable coast.
Environment|Science

Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024

A record 17 California condor chicks have hatched during this year’s breeding season for the endangered birds at the Los Angeles Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024
Americas|Economy|Environment|Finance

Brazil, US to unveil climate transition initiative, Brazil's finance minister says

Brazil and the United States will unveil a joint climate transition initiative, Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday, after earlier meeting with U.S.

Brazil, US to unveil climate transition initiative, Brazil's finance minister says
Environment|Health

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts

Dozens of wildfires are blazing across several western states, with some areas under air quality alerts or advisories

Wildfire smoke chokes parts of Canada and western US, with some areas under air quality alerts

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