Environment

Super Typhoon Yagi made a catastrophic landfall in China on Friday, paralyzing daily life across the region. Officials have identified Yagi as potentially the most powerful storm to strike China’s southern coast in the past decade. As the largest storm in Asia this year and the second most formidable......

The city of Beni Mellal and its surrounding areas in Morocco have recently emerged from a severe water shortage that left residents without access to water in their homes for over five days. The crisis, which caused significant distress among the local population, has now been resolved as water production......

As global water stress intensifies, Morocco is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential solution. Nestled on the Atlantic coast, the fishing town of Agadir is home to a cutting-edge desalination plant powered by renewable energy, offering a glimpse of how the world might tackle its growing......

Residents of Beni Mellal, Afourar, and surrounding areas are grappling with a severe water shortage that has left them without running water in their homes for over five consecutive days. The crisis has sparked widespread frustration and calls for immediate action from local authorities. Online videos......

The Agdez Dam, inaugurated in April 2023 and situated approximately 100 kilometers from Zagora, is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing the region's water scarcity. This ambitious infrastructure project, spanning 940 hectares and rising 130 meters high, aims to significantly enhance the hydraulic......

Trains and flights have been cancelled across Japan as Typhoon Shanshan, one of the strongest storms to hit the country in decades, wreaks havoc on cities in its path. The typhoon made landfall in south-western Japan on Thursday, resulting in at least six fatalities and over 100 injuries. Now downgraded......

Namibia is set to undertake a significant wildlife cull, targeting over 700 animals, including elephants, to address the severe drought that has left nearly half of its population facing acute food insecurity. This unprecedented move aims to provide much-needed sustenance to drought-stricken communities......

In a bold move to address severe water stress, Morocco's Souss-Massa region is turning to seawater desalination as a sustainable solution for securing a reliable water supply. This innovative approach comes as part of a broader national initiative to tackle water shortages across the country. The......

In response to persistent water shortages, Morocco is accelerating the implementation of critical hydraulic projects across the nation. The government has significantly increased its investment to MAD 143 billion ($14.7 billion) to support these initiatives, which include the construction of dams, water......

In a bold move to combat water scarcity, Morocco's Jorf Lasfar seawater desalination plant is significantly increasing its production capacity. The facility, operated by the OCP Group, is set to play a crucial role in supplying water to El Jadida, Casablanca, and surrounding areas. Initially established......

Greek authorities are grappling with an unprecedented environmental crisis as hundreds of thousands of dead fish have flooded the tourist port of Volos. The incident, which has created a silvery blanket of floating carcasses and an unbearable stench, has alarmed residents and authorities alike. The affected......

Morocco and the Republic of Congo have taken a significant step in their environmental and sustainability efforts by formalizing a new partnership. The two nations signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday in Rabat, reinforcing their commitment to mutual environmental goals and sustainable......

A devastating typhoon, Shanshan, has struck Japan's southern island of Kyushu, resulting in at least three confirmed fatalities. The typhoon made landfall in Kagoshima prefecture around 08:00 local time (23:00 GMT), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). In response to the storm's......