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Standpipes loom for thousands as reservoirs dry up
Ardingly Reservoir, which supplies water to nearly 280,000 people in West and East Sussex, is at risk of running dry within weeks due to severely…
Wind farm hobbled by more delays
Construction delays at the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm have pushed back its timeline, raising doubts about meeting the 2023 target for delivering low-cost electricity.…
Weather Eye: Tropical Storm Season and Hurricane Isaias Impact
Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast with winds up to 105 mph, causing widespread damage and power…
4 dead as cyclone Isaias hits southern US
Hurricane Isaias struck Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, causing widespread damage, power outages affecting over 440,000 customers, and at least four fatalities…
Rachel soaks Southwest, but coast catches a break
The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused heavy rain, flooding, and coastal damage from Southern California to Nevada, including structural harm on the Long Beach…
Lawsuit wants state to cut water use
Environmental groups and local farmers have filed a lawsuit against California’s Department of Water Resources, alleging that excessive water pumping from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River…
Trump Again Targets California’s Pollution Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation has reduced the vehicle fuel economy standard from 50.4 to 34.5 miles per gallon by 2031, rolling back stricter regulations…
Hurricane Simon pounds Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds, moved slowly offshore near Puerto Vallarta, threatening western Mexico with severe winds, heavy rainfall, and…
Villages evacuate as floods again hit Nepal
A flash flood triggered by a landslide-induced dam breach along the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal’s Gorkha district forced evacuations, destroyed dozens of homes, and…
It’s too late to restore the ocean. Now all we can do is triage
David Helvarg, executive director of Blue Frontier, warns that irreversible damage to marine ecosystems requires shifting focus from restoration to urgent damage control due to…
Strawberry Farmer Uses Steam Technology for Healthier Soil and Better Crops
California strawberry farmer Rod Koda used steam treatment on his fields to nearly double organic strawberry yields and reduce soil-borne diseases compared to untreated plots.…
Unsung conservation heroes act against illegal turtle trade
A group of volunteer women in Sabah, including Roziah Jelali, have been actively monitoring and reporting illegal sea turtle poachers, leading to arrests and a…
Why agrivoltaics should be part of Bangladesh’s renewable energy strategy
Bangladesh is piloting agrivoltaics by installing solar panels above crops to simultaneously generate electricity and preserve farmland, addressing rising energy demands without compromising agricultural output.…
In Cholula valley, water is a costly and unevenly distributed commodity
Residents in Mexico’s Cholula valley are facing a severe water shortage as rivers dry up due to decades of diversion, climate change, and urban growth,…
Isaias’s remnants spawn tornadoes as storm moves inland
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida as a Category 2 storm, causing extensive damage and fatalities, before its remnants triggered a tornado outbreak and severe…
Community Initiative Highlights Environmental Responsibility in Public Parks
Dr. Reem Ahmad Al-Hazeem personally cleaned litter in a Kuwait public park to raise awareness about environmental responsibility and the harmful effects of pollution. Her…
Hundreds of thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias hits Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida as a Category 2 storm, bringing strong winds, flooding, and power outages across the Florida Panhandle and southern…
Mount Kanlaon Volcano erupts in central Philippines
Mount Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island erupted on Saturday with a moderately explosive event that sent an ash plume up to 6 kilometers high. The…
Heavy rains cause flooding, mudslides, and injuries in Chile
Heavy rains caused severe flooding and mudslides in Santiago, Chile, resulting in injuries, evacuations, and significant damage to infrastructure. In response, President José Antonio Kast…
National vows new Waiheke marine reserve
The National Party has proposed creating a 23.5 square kilometer marine reserve around Waiheke Island and expanding protections near Goat Island, along with plans to…
Four Die and Multitudes Lose Power As Isaias Weakens and Moves Inland
Hurricane Isaias caused at least four deaths and left nearly 900,000 customers without power as it moved inland through Florida, Alabama, and beyond after making…
Isaias drenches US southeast region as weakened post-tropical cyclone
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm before weakening and causing widespread power outages and flooding risks across the southeastern…
Major Earthquake Hits Panama, Causes Damage and Injuries
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Panama near Pitaloza Arriba, causing major structural damage, injuring at least 27 people, and isolating the town of Tonosi due…
Muscat to receive purified water from Wadi Dayqah dam by 2027
Nama Water Services is developing a water purification plant at Wadi Dayqah Dam that will supply purified water to Muscat Governorate's main network by mid-2027.…
MoECC marks World Migratory Bird Day
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change marked World Migratory Bird Day by highlighting Qatar's role as a key stopover for numerous migratory bird species…
IMF support on El Nino
The International Monetary Fund announced plans to extend financial support to countries vulnerable to the severe impacts of the current El Niño event. This assistance…
School’s out due to smog
Malaysia suspended classes in Kuala Lumpur and surrounding areas due to hazardous haze caused by forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, which worsened air quality…
Naseem Dhofar Advances 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Project
Naseem Dhofar SAOC, a joint venture between Sembcorp Industries and OQ Alternative Energy, has launched construction of the 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Independent Power…
Eco Ban Causes Water Shortage in Guinea
Guinea implemented a nationwide ban on plastic sachets used for drinking water on September 20, leading to shortages and higher prices for bottled water. This…
Fifth Oman Electricity and Energy Conference to Focus on Grid Resilience
The fifth Oman Electricity and Energy Conference will begin on October 12 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together about 4,200 participants from…