Another $1 billion budget support expected this year for Bangladesh
The funding is to support the country's efforts towards climate change mitigation and/or adaptation and low-carbon development.
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Law enforcement, source monitoring focus of pollution task force
Coordinating Maritime and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said efforts to curb Jakarta air pollution would focus on three areas: industry, energy generation and…
Rescue operations, evacuations under way in parts of Punjab as Sutlej continues to see high flood
According to the authorities, a total of 23,364 individuals from flood-affected areas in Kasur were rescued and shifted to safe locations on Aug 20, 2023.
Marcos wants enhanced ties with Germany on climate change
Germany and the Philippines had previously signed an agreement to continue consultations between the two governments’ environment agencies.
Losses to Himachal Pradesh from monsoon fury estimated at Rs 100 billion
Despite significant challenges, the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister affirmed his government’s commitment to provide compensation to affected individuals with the state’s…
Aftermath of Chattogram floods: Many children yet to return to school
Floods for seven days following persistent rains compelled the schools in Satkania upazila of Chattogram to remain closed for two weeks.
Swapping apples for mangoes: Korea eyes more tropical fruits
As the world gets warmer, an increasing number of farmers have shifted to relatively more temperature-resistant tropical fruits.
Selangor floods: Downpour leads to drains overflowing and flash floods in Ampang
A video posted on Twitter showsed water overflowing from drainage and spilling onto roads.
50% chance 2023 will be warmest year on record: US climate experts
The European Union's climate observatory Copernicus also reported last week that July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth.
Emission capping in focus as scientists predict hotter 2024
An expert said the rising global temperatures are being reflected in real heat extremes that people are experiencing locally.