Environment

The anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa provides a timely opportunity to reflect on her significant contributions to sustainable development, both within Morocco and globally. As an advocate for the environment, the Princess has long been dedicated to promoting green initiatives and......

Carlos Mazón, the leader of Valencia’s regional government, has admitted errors in the handling of the devastating floods that struck his region on October 29, but he defied widespread calls for his resignation. The disaster, which claimed over 220 lives across Spain, had a significant impact......

Thousands of people in southern Spain’s Costa del Sol have been evacuated following the issuance of a red weather alert due to intense rainfall and the risk of flooding. The Civil Protection Agency sent urgent alerts to residents in Málaga province, warning of extreme rainfall after 10:00......

California's Ventura County is grappling with a rapidly spreading wildfire, known as the Mountain Fire, which has prompted urgent evacuation orders for over 10,000 residents. The fire, fueled by powerful winds exceeding 60 mph, has already destroyed numerous homes and threatens thousands more in......

The Amazon basin is facing an unprecedented drought that has severely impacted more than 420,000 children across Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to a report from UNICEF. This alarming situation has resulted in "dangerous levels" of water scarcity, disrupting essential services and threatening......

In a significant move to improve air quality and reduce congestion, Paris has initiated a traffic limitation scheme in its central districts. The new regulations, which are currently in a three-month educational phase, aim to restrict vehicle access in the first four arrondissements of the city, impacting......

Coastal regions of British Columbia, along with parts of the Central Interior, faced significant disruptions on Monday as powerful winds wreaked havoc, leaving approximately 100,000 customers without electricity. The outages are expected to persist overnight, particularly affecting areas on southern......

A significant weather event has struck the Catalonia region, particularly impacting Barcelona and its surroundings. The storm, characterized by torrential rain, has led to widespread disruptions, including train service cancellations and airport delays. The Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet)......

In a decisive response to a severe air pollution crisis, authorities in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, have announced the closure of all primary schools for one week. This measure comes as the air quality index (AQI) soared to unprecedented levels, exceeding 1,000 on Saturday, far surpassing......

At least ten individuals have lost their lives following a series of volcanic eruptions from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-meter (5,587-foot) twin volcano located on Flores Island in eastern Indonesia. The eruptions began shortly after midnight on Monday, unleashing fireballs and ash that devastated......

In a poignant moment for wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists alike, Cassius, the world's largest captive crocodile, has passed away in Australia. At 110 years old, Cassius was not just a remarkable specimen of the species but also a symbol of the ongoing efforts to preserve and understand these......

CHIVA, Spain — In the wake of unprecedented flash floods that have claimed at least 205 lives across Spain, the initial shock is giving way to a profound sense of anger, frustration, and solidarity among the affected communities. The majority of the casualties, 202, were reported in Valencia, where......

The relentless rain continues to batter the Valencian Community, with the latest storm system, which began earlier this week, claiming at least 158 lives across the region. As of Friday morning, heavy downpours have particularly affected Castellón and southern Valencia, prompting the State Meteorological......