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Environment
Development and disaster in Nepal valley
A severe flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has killed at least 270 people, with hundreds more still missing amid ongoing search and rescue efforts. The…
Hundreds Killed, Nearly 1,000 Missing in Nepal Flood
A glacier collapse in Nepal on August 26 triggered a devastating flash flood that killed at least 359 people and left nearly 1,000 missing, including…
Collapse of glacier may have triggered deadly Nepal flood
A glacier and rock debris collapse near Nepal’s Langtang Lirung peak triggered a massive flood on August 26, killing at least 165 people and leaving…
Healthy ecosystems buzz with dragonflies
Dragonflies have made a notable comeback in restored areas of Beijing, reflecting improvements in urban water quality and habitat conditions following extensive ecological rehabilitation projects.…
High-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal triggered mudslide
A glacier collapse on the Nepalese side caused a deadly mudslide that struck the China-Nepal border crossing at Gyirong, resulting in significant casualties and missing…
Conservation efforts revamp Zoige Wetland into thriving ecosystem
Nearly 20 years of conservation efforts have revitalized the Zoige Wetland National Nature Reserve in Sichuan, significantly boosting black-necked crane populations and overall biodiversity. This…
Building climate-adaptive society a task that cannot be delayed
Parts of China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have shifted from emergency response to recovery after Typhoon Maysak, but experts emphasize that building long-term climate resilience…
How the Tsunami from the Sky Tore the Heart of Nepal
A massive glacier collapse on August 28, 2024, in Nepal’s Langtang National Park triggered a devastating flash flood that has killed nearly 400 people and…
Rich wildlife inspires amateur photographer
Gu Baochen, a 71-year-old resident of Songlin village near the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, has documented the region’s wildlife for over 20…
China’s ‘grass tech’ helps reap rich harvest in Fiji
A Chinese-developed cultivation method using Juncao grass has rehabilitated saline-affected coastal land in Fiji, enabling local mushroom farming and providing new income sources for over…
Rescue continues after deadly floods in Nepal
A glacier collapse along the Nepal-China border triggered flash floods that have killed at least 389 people and left over 1,400 missing, causing extensive destruction…
Deluge that came along just in time for bank holiday!
Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in parts of England yesterday, notably in Birmingham where water levels reached up to three feet, damaging homes and businesses.…
Long life: The Badischer Riesenregenwurm grows up to 2ft
Dead and decaying wood plays a crucial role in supporting up to 40 percent of forest species by fostering biodiversity and enhancing soil health. Preserving…
The climate emergency is over – here comes the rain
A maternity unit in Barnstaple, North Devon, has been closed due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing pregnant women to travel up to two hours to…
Soil: The Underground Orchestra and Its Importance
Soil scientists have captured and analyzed the diverse sounds produced by roots and soil invertebrates, revealing their vital role in maintaining soil health and ecosystem…
Pre-COP energy security meeting
Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen met with Chinese Ecology and Environment Minister Huang Runqiu to discuss cooperation on energy security and emissions reduction ahead of…
Chaos thwarts quest for cause of catastrophe
A massive glacier collapse in a Himalayan valley in Nepal triggered a devastating flood by creating a temporary natural dam that suddenly gave way, causing…
Environment minister sidelines climate risk portal
Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry launched the National Climate Risk Portal, a digital tool offering detailed assessments of climate vulnerabilities across socioeconomic groups, with minimal public…
Mega green hub scales back hydrogen vision
The Australian Renewable Energy Hub in Western Australia has abandoned its green hydrogen and ammonia production plans to focus on developing a 1-gigawatt renewable power…
Keeping ‘wild places wild’: Volunteers clear traditional Indigenous trails in Temagami
Friends of Temagami, a volunteer non-profit, recently completed an eight-day expedition maintaining 38 kilometres of traditional canoe portage routes in northeastern Ontario’s Temagami region. Their…
Most reactors at refurbished Ontario nuclear plant face frequent outages
Three of the four reactors at Ontario’s Darlington Nuclear Generating Station have faced extended outages since a $12.8-billion refurbishment completed in March 2026, leaving only…
Causes and impact of Nepal-Tibet flash floods and glacier collapse
A glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border triggered flash floods that have caused significant destruction and left over 670 people missing or dead across both…
Nurdles reach Teesside
Millions of plastic nurdles spilled into the River Tyne after a ship collision on July 19 have been found on beaches over 30 miles south,…
Homes damaged as storms follow heatwaves in England and Wales
Heavy thunderstorms caused flooding in dozens of homes across England and Wales, particularly in the West Midlands, following a prolonged dry and hot summer. Despite…
A Britain of wildfires and flood risks: be sure, the climate crisis is real, and we will deal with it
The UK experienced its third drought in five years and the driest July in nearly two centuries, accompanied by wildfires damaging homes and warnings of…
Record heatwaves help deliver bumper UK berry harvest
British berry growers have reported a 6% increase in production this year despite extreme heatwaves and drought, thanks to investments in irrigation and protective infrastructure.…
'Sad moments ahead': Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Kew Gardens will temporarily cut down several rare trees as part of a major renovation of its Victorian Palm House, expected to begin in 2027.…
'Forever chemicals' surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
Thames Water's pilot scheme to recycle treated sewage into the River Thames during droughts resulted in toxic chemical levels exceeding legal limits by up to…
Landslide at Waste Dump in Guinea Capital Kills 30
A landslide at a major waste dump in Conakry, Guinea, caused by heavy rains, killed 30 people and injured six others after burying nearby shelters.…
After a century, otters return to New York’s Bronx river
A North American river otter was photographed in New York’s Bronx River for the first time in over 100 years, signaling a significant recovery in…