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‘Dry storms’ and heat bursts intensify Spain’s wildfire crisis

Unseen forces behind Spain’s worsening wildfires Spain is battling an alarming surge in wildfires this summer, fueled by extreme heatwaves and drought conditions. However, experts are now highlighting the growing impact of a lesser-known weather phenomenon: "dry storms." These storms,......

Nations gather in Geneva to address the Global plastic pollution crisis

Geneva, August 5, 2025 – Nearly 180 countries began talks Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to draft the world’s first legally binding treaty aimed at tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis threatening the planet. Ecuadorian diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, presiding......

Tsunami alerts issued across Pacific after powerful 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late on Tuesday, July 29, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. The 8.8-magnitude quake, occurring at a depth of 18.2 kilometers and approximately 126 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, marks the strongest......

Texas floods: how climate change and geography created a deadly disaster

At least 90 people have lost their lives, and over a dozen remain missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through central Texas during the 4th of July weekend. Rescue efforts continue as more rain is forecasted for the already devastated region. Experts point to a combination of climate factors,......

Massive fireworks explosion sparks fire and evacuation in yolo county

A devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County, California, near the community of Esparto, caused a massive fire and forced mandatory evacuations. Occurring shortly before 6 p.m., the blast sent towering black smoke into the sky, visible for miles, and triggered multiple secondary......

Fez named finalist in Bloomberg challenge for urban waste innovation

Fez, Morocco’s historic and cultural jewel, has been selected as one of 50 global finalists in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2025 Mayors Challenge. This prestigious competition recognizes cities with bold, innovative solutions to pressing urban challenges. Fez’s proposal, centered on waste......

Shakira speaks out on fear and hope as an immigrant in the US

In a recent interview with BBC News, global pop star Shakira Mebarak opened up about her personal experience as an immigrant in the United States and the fear that now accompanies it. The Colombian-born singer recalled moving to Miami at the age of 19, a time when she felt welcomed and embraced. However,......

Month of May was world’s second-warmest on record: EU scientists

The month of May 2025 marked the second warmest May globally since records began, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Average global surface temperatures were 1.4 degrees Celsius (2.5 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than during the pre-industrial period of 1850-1900,......

Spain allocates 113,000 euros to provide halal food for Moroccan naval trainees

The Spanish government is set to spend approximately 113,000 euros to supply special halal meal plans for Moroccan soldiers undergoing intensive training at the state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia. This initiative is part of a cooperation agreement between Spain and Morocco to train members of......

Macron urges global pact and deep-sea mining moratorium at UN Ocean Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron launched the UN Ocean Conference in Nice with a powerful appeal for global cooperation to protect marine ecosystems. "While the Earth is warming, the ocean is boiling," he said, stressing the vital role of multilateralism in addressing environmental threats.......

Denmark Launches Europe's Largest Green Methanol Facility

In Denmark, Europe's most significant green methanol production facility, known as Kasso, has begun operations. Located near northern Europe’s largest solar farm and a major power transformer station, the plant will generate e-methanol—a synthetic fuel derived from renewable electricity......

Wealthiest 10% accountable for two-thirds of global warming: study reveals

The world's wealthiest 10% of individuals are responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, according to groundbreaking research. This study, the first of its kind to quantify the impact of concentrated private wealth on extreme climate events, sheds light on how the consumption and investment......

U.S. government to eliminate climate change information from official websites

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been directed to conduct a review and remove any content related to climate change from its public websites, according to internal communications obtained by the media. Website administrators have been given a deadline to either archive or eliminate pages......

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