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Huge column of smoke seen over western Tehran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Videos by an eyewitness captured thick black smoke rising in western Tehran as air strikes by the US and Israel continue
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Geopolitics
Protect caterpillars as UK’s moth population plummets, urge charities
The Guardian – World · Europe
Instead of removing plant-munching caterpillars, gardeners asked to take relaxed attitude to support the moths many of them grow intoAs spring unfolds and plan…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to open new conservation centre featuring whale skeleton
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park will transform its North Pole Encounter zone into a new marine mammal conservation centre, set to showcase the skeleton of the Bryde’s w…
Geopolitics
Wishing you a warm Holi! Mercury may hit 34°C in Delhi today
Times of India – World · India
Delhi is set for a significant warm-up, with temperatures expected to climb from 34°C on Holi to 36°C by March 8. Clear skies and prolonged sunshine are drivin…
Geopolitics
Karnataka touches 40°C: Heatwave risk across state, UV radiation levels spike in Bengaluru
Times of India – World · India
Bengaluru and Karnataka are facing unusually harsh early summer conditions with soaring temperatures and extreme UV radiation levels. Weather experts warn of s…
Geopolitics
Albanese government rejected advice on Tasmanian salmon farming impact before passing pro-industry laws
The Guardian – World · Europe
FOI documents show ministers ignored recommendation for fresh inquiry that could have reduced or paused farmingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily n…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong logs warmest winter on record, averaging 2 degrees Celsius above normal
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong experienced its warmest winter on record between December and February, according to the city’s forecaster, with a mean temperature of 19.3 degrees C…
Geopolitics
Australia just experienced its wettest summer in nearly a decade – and the eighth-hottest on record
The Guardian – World · Europe
South Australia saw most of the season’s wildest swings with January heatwaves followed by February floodsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest update…
Geopolitics
Ferries emit ‘more sulphur pollution than cars’ in several EU capitals
The Guardian – World · Europe
Dublin, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn among port cities more choked by sulphur oxides from ferries, analysis showsFume-belching ferries spew more sulphur pol…
Geopolitics
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
South China Morning Post – World · China
A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction bl…
Geopolitics
Qatar halts natural gas production after Iranian attacks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Qatar is halting liquid natural gas (LNG) production because of Iranian attacks on key facilities.
Geopolitics
El Nino may return in 2026, making the planet even hotter
South China Morning Post – World · China
The warming El Niño weather phenomenon could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights. There is a 50-60 per cent chance …
Geopolitics
Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations
The Guardian – World · Europe
Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funeralsScotland has become the first part of t…
Geopolitics
Australian wildlife in ‘harm’s way’ with volunteers left to ‘pick up the pieces’ amid climate crisis, fires and floods
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ken Henry leads push for federal government to do more to protect animals as biodiversity declinesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLa…
Geopolitics
Why a new airport in Peru’s Sacred Valley is sparking global concern
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a team of dedicated journalists curating lifestyle news for The Times of India readers. - They focus on extraordinary insights beyond…
Geopolitics
Where will Fukushima’s nuclear waste go? Japanese governors reject tainted soil
South China Morning Post – World · China
None of Japan’s prefectural governors are willing to accept soil collected in decontamination work near the disaster-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex…
Geopolitics
Rainy Tuesday expected in Hong Kong, with temperatures dipping to 16 degrees Celsius
South China Morning Post – World · China
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hongkongers should b…
Geopolitics
Shark culls brought in after fatal attack cause division and anger in New Caledonia
The Guardian – World · Europe
Authorities say capture of bull and tiger sharks necessary to protect lives as environmentalists launch urgent legal challengeSome beaches in areas of New Cale…
Geopolitics
Black smoke pours from oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Footage from the Strait of Hormuz shows an oil tanker ablaze after a reported hit from an unidentified projectile.
Geopolitics
Datacentre developers face calls to disclose effect on UK’s net emissions
The Guardian – World · Europe
Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demandDatacentre developers are facing pressure to reve…
Geopolitics
The high price of Hong Kong’s slow switch to electric buses and taxis
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong sees itself as a modern, well-governed, global city that moves with the times. On finance, education, legal services and logistics, that self-image h…
Geopolitics
China’s great green wall: How 66 billion trees turned a ‘dead’ desert into a carbon sink
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news and diverse perspectives round-the-clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely coverage of international a…
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Which Water Filter Pitchers Filter PFAS? How to Check
Wired · Global
Checking up on the claims of water filter makers can be a discomfiting maze. Here's how to verify independent water filter certifications.
Geopolitics
Commercial EV use needs boost after car owner tax break ends, green groups say
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong environmental groups have urged the government to focus on accelerating the commercial use of electric vehicles and enhancing green infrastructure, a…
Geopolitics
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 64 as search efforts continue
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Government agency says more extreme weather expected after rains trigger floods, landslides in Minas Gerais state.
Geopolitics
Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks
The Guardian – World · Europe
SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floodsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLat…
Geopolitics
Trump officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters
The Guardian – World · Europe
EPA rolls back rules as chemical firms claim provisions in RMP protection system too expensive to implementThe Trump administration is slowly dismantling the f…
Geopolitics
4 injured in Hong Kong after wild boar wanders into residential area
South China Morning Post – World · China
Three people suffered leg injuries when they were knocked down by a wild boar that was found roaming inside an MTR station and at a residential estate in Hong …
Geopolitics
Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway
The Guardian – World · Europe
EPA found only 27 of 219 plants needed upgrades; 71 later got exemptions as Donald Trump scrapped mercury limitsAlmost all coal-fired power plants in the US ha…
Geopolitics
Fighting Wildfires Could Soon Get Harder
The New York Times – World · US
Simultaneous emergencies in different parts of the world could stop countries from sharing ground crews and equipment, new research warns.
Geopolitics
Scientist in America are electrocuting lakes and the reason is alarming
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists dedicated to exploring science, covering topics like genetics, space, and AI. - They aim to demystify complex sci…
Geopolitics
Gloomy weekend forecast for Hong Kong, with showers from Saturday
South China Morning Post – World · China
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Get faster notificat…
Geopolitics
Japan set to endure another record hot summer as global warming persists
South China Morning Post – World · China
Japan is likely to face another record-setting summer, climate experts have warned, as global warming shrinks Arctic ice, changes wind direction and heats ocea…
Geopolitics
Drax to stop burning controversial Canadian wood within next year
The Guardian – World · Europe
Yorkshire plant has been criticised for taking material from some of British Columbia’s most environmentally important forestsThe owner of Drax power plant has…
Geopolitics
An oil refinery defined life in this quaint California city. What happens when it’s gone?
The Guardian – World · Europe
For decades, the Valero refinery shaped Benicia’s economy, politics and health. Now the city has become a reluctant test case of whether an oil town can reinve…
Geopolitics
We drove 2k km in EV across Maha: The highway was effortless, charging wasn’t
Times of India – World · India
- Anurag Somani shared a 2,000 km EV drive experience across Maharashtra on Team-BHP. - The journey tested range, charging, and real-world EV performance. …
Geopolitics
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Paris Agreement's carbon credits enable cross-border trade to support emissions reduction and climate goals worldwide.
Geopolitics
‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall
The Guardian – World · Europe
A new mini power station and lithium extraction facility near Redruth are set to bolster green energy and create jobsJust outside the perimeter fence stand the…
Geopolitics
‘A devastating force’: how recent Mediterranean storms turned to tragedies
The Guardian – World · Europe
Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destructionFor Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain…
Geopolitics
Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
Geopolitics
UN: 6.5 million in Somalia facing hunger
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The UN is warning 6.5 million people in Somalia are facing extreme hunger, triggered by a prolonged drought.
Geopolitics
Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate
The Guardian – World · Europe
Coalition government agrees to remove parts of controversial law and allow homes to rely on fossil fuels Germany’s coalition government has been accused of aba…
Geopolitics
Three-quarters of Australia’s new cars use more fuel than advertised lab rating, testing shows
The Guardian – World · Europe
Cars with higher real-world consumption may add to Australia’s difficulties in reducing transport emissionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …
Geopolitics
US states begin plugging into balcony solar
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Simple, money-saving plug-in solar systems are taking off in the US, despite the best efforts by the Trump administration to quash the shift toward renewable e…
Geopolitics
Watch: Cities in southeastern Brazil hit by floods, landslides
The Hindu – World · India
Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 25 people and left dozens missing in the state of Minas Gerais, officials said on Tuesday (February 2…
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