Respiratory illnesses rise as Southeast Asia suffers worsening haze crisis
Rosemarie Zamora A sharp increase in respiratory illnesses has been recorded in parts of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia,…
Environment
African nations explore port investments, alternative fuels for sustainable shipping
Hazel Camba French-speaking African countries have gathered to discuss investments in ports, alternative fuel supply chains and workforce development as…
Greyscale takes the crown: ‘The Aftermath’ wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
Kamille Q. Cabreza The Natural History Museum has sealed its Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition with “The Aftermath” by Italian…
Environmental challenges facing the UK: Hot summers, autumn floods and more
Newsjustnews writers From scorching hot summers to autumn flood risks, the UK is currently facing plenty of environmental changes and…
Nations face costly fight as El Niño threatens livelihood
The world is currently experiencing the effects of El Niño, but poorer nations are considered to be the…
Philippine rice researchers turn to solar technology as El Niño threatens farms
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez State rice scientists are promoting a portable, solar-powered irrigation pump that saves farmers the cost of diesel and…
Philippines ramps up effort for ‘strong’ El Niño
Carmela Calling The Philippines has intensified strategies in response to warnings from global and local weather authorities that the ongoing…
Sagarmatha to Sea: Nepal seeks Himalayas-Pacific climate coalition at pre-COP talks
Hyacinth Estrada Nepal has called for the formation of a mountain-ocean communities coalition to safeguard against the rising sea levels…
India aims to expand its LNG sources as global oil exports rebound
Eugene Nicklaus S. Laqui The Indian government has confirmed efforts to expand the subcontinent's source of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to continue…
Persistent dry weather affects ship navigation along Germany’s Rhine River
Geoffrey H. Latayan Water levels at Germany's Rhine river has dropped to an all-time record low, making the area unpassable for…
El Niño raises concerns over drought, saltwater intrusion in Vietnam
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam's National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF) has said that the most concerning impacts of El Niño in…
Rhine River hits new record low as industries struggle to remain afloat
Experts have confirmed that water levels of the Rhine River have reached yet another grim record not seen…
IUCN estimates less than 27,000 Rhinoceros population
Ciara Mina A recent International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) report has estimated that there are less than 27,000…
Germany present strategy to phase out fossil fuels by 2045
Elan Castanares Germany has presented a roadmap to completely phase out coal, oil and natural gas by 2045, re-affirming a…
Thailand declares disaster as severe floods inundate Bangkok
Authorities in Thailand officially declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts of Bangkok on Saturday following two…
Nepal urges Himalayan neighbours to join climate pact
Nepal has called for a new regional approach to Himalayan climate risks, urging India and China to work…
Why El Niño could make everyday food more expensive
A powerful El Niño is expected to bring severe drought and extreme heat to parts of Asia, threatening…
Sri Lanka pursues deeper ocean co-operation with China and South Asia
Maybelene Marcelino Sri Lanka has signalled its commitment to strengthening long-term practical co-operation with China and South Asian nations across…
13 Vietnamese localities ordered to prepare for heavy rain, flooding
Vietnamese authorities are boosting preparations in 13 provinces and cities as several days of heavy rain are expected…
UK Alternative Maritime Fuels Coalition: New alliance launched to facilitate decarbonisation
A new alliance of shipowners, fuel suppliers and maritime technology developers in the United Kingdom was launched on…
Nepal ramps up rescue and aid efforts amid flood devastation
The Nepali government has stepped up rescue and relief operations in communities ravaged by the August 26 flash…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of accelerating El Niño
Wendellyn Mateo United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres sounded the alarm over what could be devastating effects brought by an accelerating…
Japan to fund portable water units as quake recovery exposes gaps
The Japanese government is actively seeking ways to restore clean water to disaster-stricken communities following the recent earthquake…
South Korea further weighs in on creating its ‘green corridors’
The South Korean government is in full force in establishing green corridors after unveiling further legislative steps ahead…