Rainfall offers respite to Nepalis grappling with fire incidents
Experts say winter rainfall has been in a decreasing trend for many years, making several direct and indirect impacts.
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Dolphin strandings alarm experts in Philippines’ Ilocos Region
In a span of just five days, 14 dolphins were spotted along the coastline of the region, many of them getting stranded in the shallow waters, officials of the Bureau of Fisheries…
Heatwave: Schools told to stay vigilant as hot weather persists
The Education Ministry's mandatory guidelines stated that outdoor activities must stop if the weather is too hot, and activities exposing students to hot weather must also be…
UN warns planet ‘on the brink’ after warmest decade on record
World Meteorological Organisation climate monitoring chief Omar Baddour said there is a high probability that this year will again break the record of 2023.
Korea pledges 452 trillion won in climate finance until 2030
The move aligns with the country's intensified efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and bolster domestic firms' competitive edge in overseas markets.
Bangladesh breathed worst air last year according to World Air Quality Report
Bangladesh's air was 15 times worse than the minimum set by the World Health Organisation guidelines and Dhaka's air had more than 16 times the PM2.5 permissible under the said…
Thousands flee homes as massive flooding grips Central Java
The Indonesian Red Cross reported that flooding in the province had affected more than 250,000 people in at least 10 regencies, and more than 2,300 people were being accommodated…
Malaysia’s padi farmers losing half their income due to hot spell
70-year-old padi farmer Abdul Rahman Musa said many padi farmers in Pendang were taking on other jobs to earn income during the hot spell.
Bhutan’s urgent battle against mounting environmental threats
A recent report pointed out various vulnerabilities linked to climate change, such as the Himalayas experiencing a three-fold increase in average temperature compared to the…
Java Sea, Natuna waters open for sea sand mining: Indonesian ministry
The new rule, introduced in May last year, allows permit holders to collect sediment, including sea sand, and use it for land reclamation, private and state infrastructure…