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China welcomes ICJ’s “positive” opinion on climate reparations

China expressed strong support on Thursday for the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which opens the door for countries suffering from climate change impacts to seek reparations from nations that fail to meet their climate obligations. “This advisory opinion......

International Court of Justice to issue landmark climate opinion

The Hague, July 23, 2025 – The United Nations' highest judicial body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), is expected to deliver a groundbreaking advisory opinion on Wednesday regarding states' legal obligations to combat climate change. A central issue at stake: should historically......

Pakistan monsoon rains leave 221 dead amid unusual season

Torrential monsoon rains have killed 221 people in Pakistan since the start of an “unusual” rainy season in late June, according to government officials. Among the victims are 104 children and 40 women, most of whom died due to house collapses, flash floods, or electrocution. The National......

Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......

Morocco unveils ambitious climate finance reform plan for Africa

At the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) in Nairobi, Morocco introduced a bold framework to help African countries access climate finance and transition to greener economies. The initiative is anchored in governance, innovation, and equity, aiming to reshape the continent’s......

Heatwave and thunderstorms expected across morocco from tuesday to friday

 A severe heatwave accompanied by thunderstorms is expected to affect several regions of Morocco from Tuesday through Friday, according to an alert issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). Temperatures are forecasted to soar between 44°C and 47°C in areas such as Errachidia,......

Morocco accelerates desalination and dam projects to secure water by 2030

Morocco is intensifying efforts to combat water scarcity by ramping up seawater desalination and dam construction projects, aiming to secure an annual desalination capacity of 1.7 billion cubic meters by 2030. These initiatives are part of the National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation......

Spain eases lockdowns as firefighters stabilize Catalonia forest blaze

Spanish authorities have lifted lockdown restrictions for thousands of residents in northeastern Catalonia as firefighters gain control over a forest fire that has ravaged the area for three days. The wildfire, which ignited on Monday, has scorched over 3,300 hectares (8,154 acres) in Tarragona province.......

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,......

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