Geopolitics
Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Record rains trigger floods and landslides in Brazil, killing 30 as rescuers search for dozens missing.
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Geopolitics
Is responsible travel still possible?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Travel can drive overtourism, contribute to climate change and support problematic political systems. Yet the industry also creates livelihoods and fosters exc…
Geopolitics
Big cat on campus! Exams postponed after leopard enters Ghaziabad school — watch
Times of India – World · India
A leopard's intrusion into Greenfield School in Ghaziabad on Wednesday caused exam postponements and widespread alarm, captured on CCTV. The Forest Department …
Geopolitics
Scotland’s new emissions strategy ‘too reliant on science fiction’, critics say
The Guardian – World · Europe
UK Climate Change Committee voices concern over Scotland’s progress on decarbonising buildings and reliance on unproved technologies Scotland has finally produ…
Geopolitics
Northeast U.S. scrambles to clear piles of snow as fresh storm approaches
The Hindu – World · India
The gigantic snowstorm this week across the Northeast United States has dropped piles of snow from Maryland to Maine
Geopolitics
Wellington mayor takes dip to prove sea is safe after sewage leak in New Zealand
South China Morning Post – World · China
The mayor of New Zealand’s capital city took an afternoon dip on Wednesday hoping to assuage public fears after a breakdown at a local waste water treatment pl…
Geopolitics
Malaysian resort owners face huge fines, jail over ‘exotic’ pangolin menu for tourists
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Malaysian resort offering pangolin soup and meat for an “exquisite” experience for tourists is going to pay dearly after authorities swooped in on their ille…
Geopolitics
Anger over plans to abolish New Zealand’s dedicated environment ministry
The Guardian – World · Europe
Critics say proposal to fold department into a new ‘mega ministry’ will dilute accountability and put nature protections at risk New Zealand’s government is se…
Geopolitics
Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 30 after record rainfall
The Guardian – World · Europe
Firefighters search for 39 people missing in debris after river burst and houses were swept awayThree firefighters pulled a man’s body from the mud amid the ru…
Geopolitics
Severe floods in southeast Brazil kill at least 25 and force hundreds to evacuate
The Hindu – World · India
Brazil's meteorology institute Inmet said in a statement that more rain is forecast for the region, which lies close to hills, valleys and slopes
Geopolitics
At least 23 dead as heavy rains unleash floods in southeastern Brazil
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Search and rescue workers are looking for more than 40 people who remain missing as towns reel from torrential rainfall.
Geopolitics
Floods and landslides in Brazil kill at least 20
BBC News – World · Europe
Hundreds of people have been displaced and dozens are missing, with rescue operations still ongoing in Juiz de Fora.
Geopolitics
Palestinians in Gaza endure flooded tents during Ramadan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Thousands of tents have been flooded across Gaza during the first winter storm since Ramadan began.
Geopolitics
NT environmentalists ‘gobsmacked’ at federal green light to bulldoze nearly 3,000 hectares of tropical savanna
The Guardian – World · Europe
Daly River region is home to threatened species such as the ghost bat, Gouldian finch, pig-nosed turtle and red goshawkGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Geopolitics
Pollution crackdown: 88 per cent construction sites in Maharashtra receive 'stop-work' notice
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and…
AI / Deep Tech
Why conservationists are making rhinos radioactive
MIT Technology Review · Global
Every year, poachers shoot hundreds of rhinos, fishing crews haul millions of sharks out of protected seas, and smugglers carry countless animals and plants ac…
Geopolitics
Heavy rains flood Gaza tents as Israel kills two more Palestinians
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Palestinians across Gaza are living with inadequate shelter as they brave the winter months with little protection.
Geopolitics
Crowds at campsites ‘not out of control’: Hong Kong conservation authorities
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s conservation authorities have defended their handling of heavy visitor flows to Sai Kung’s country parks over the Lunar New Year holiday, saying th…
Geopolitics
Heavy rains, deadly floods hit southern Peru; thousands seek shelter
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Torrential downpours cause deadly mudslides, while more than 700 districts across country declare states of emergency.
Geopolitics
German tourists trying to create floating sauna rescued from Swedish ice floe
The Guardian – World · Europe
Authorities mounted rescue operation after group of five lost control of ice sheet in Stockholm archipelagoFive people have been rescued from an ice floe carry…
Geopolitics
China boosts profitable renewables as Trump clings to coal
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
While the Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections and blocked green energy development, China is forging ahead.
Geopolitics
Millions face road travel bans as snow blankets New York and north-east US
The Guardian – World · Europe
Blizzard warnings issued as some areas receive over a foot of snow, creating whiteout conditionsMillions of people in New York City and a large swath of the no…
Geopolitics
Weather tracker: Early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe
The Guardian – World · Europe
South-western France could hit 25C, while a powerful Nor’easter is forecast to bring blizzards to BostonEurope live – latest updatesAn early taste of spring is…
Geopolitics
Watch: Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow
BBC News – World · Europe
Weather warnings and travel bans are in place, as the storm causes power outages.
Geopolitics
Zambians pay price amid Copperbelt mining boom
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As mining companies scour Zambia's Copperbelt for metals used in sustainable energy, locals are dealing with unchecked pollution and contamination.
Geopolitics
Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particu…
Geopolitics
Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to NSW, Queensland and South Australia
The Guardian – World · Europe
Further thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and flash flooding may hit Melbourne on Tuesday, Bureau of Meteorology warnsFollow our Australia news live blog for l…
Geopolitics
Sydney Water ordered to clean Malabar treatment plant where fatberg is birthing poo balls
The Guardian – World · Europe
Environment watchdog says water corporation is ‘responsible for ensuring it doesn’t pollute our beautiful beaches’Follow our Australia news live blog for lates…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities are looking at implementing a booking system and charging fees for camping hotspots as part of a review of management strategies in respo…
Geopolitics
How a Welsh village saved its forest … and its future
The Guardian – World · Europe
In an edited extract from her latest book, Hazel Sheffield sets out a new blueprint for community stewardship It was a Saturday in February 2020 when the flood…
Geopolitics
New York City gets first blizzard warning in nine years as area hunkers down
The Guardian – World · Europe
New Jersey and other east coast areas brace for storm threatening more than 1ft of snow and 55mph wind gustsBlizzard warnings were issued Saturday for New York…
Geopolitics
Nasa is guiding giant tortoises back to this island after 150 years
Times of India – World · India
- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a dedicated team curating lifestyle news with passion and commitment for readers. - Focuses on fashion, travel, culinary, and wellnes…
Geopolitics
Trump approves federal emergency declaration for Potomac River sewage spill
The Guardian – World · Europe
Millions of gallons of raw sewage have been pouring into the water through a ruptured pipe since last monthDonald Trump approved a federal emergency declaratio…
Geopolitics
Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated
South China Morning Post – World · China
Campers and hikers have urged Hong Kong authorities to step up public education, law enforcement and impose foot traffic limits at campsites after some areas w…
Startups
How Firozabad Turned Recycled Glass into a Vintage Business
Your Story · India
How Firozabad turned recycled glass into vintage collectibles, blending furnace craft, design innovation, and exports under the ODOP framework.
Geopolitics
Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Ecuador releases 158 juveniles in the first phase of an ambitious rewilding effort at the World Heritage Site.
Geopolitics
Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
BBC News – World · Europe
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
Geopolitics
UN warns the world is entering water bankruptcy and billions are at risk
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team provides global news coverage with dedication and expertise. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely updates on international even…
Geopolitics
Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis?
The Guardian – World · Europe
Even as weather extremes worsen, the voices calling for the rolling back of environmental rules have grown louder and more influentialIn the timeless week betw…
Geopolitics
China’s Yangtze River fishing ban brings biomass surge, boosts finless porpoise
South China Morning Post – World · China
The ecological health of China’s Yangtze River is undergoing a meaningful recovery, just halfway through a 10-year fishing ban to restore the ecosystem, a new …
Geopolitics
Why the Strait of Hormuz remains central to global energy security
The Hindu – World · India
As Iran launches fresh military exercises in the corridor to prepare for ‘potential security threats’, attention has once again shifted to the world’s most cri…
Engineering
IEEE Plays a Pivotal Role In Climate Mitigation Talks
IEEE Spectrum · Global
IEEE has enhanced its standing as a trusted, neutral authority on the role of technology in climate change mitigation and adaption. Last year it became the fir…
Geopolitics
The truth behind wildlife tourism
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Can wildlife tourism balance conservation, land rights and profit?
Geopolitics
More than 37 days of heavy rain brings disastrous flooding to France
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Devastating floods have left entire villages isolated in western France after a record-breaking 37 days of rain.
Geopolitics
UN emergency food aid in Somalia may halt by April amid severe hunger
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Families in Somalia pushed to the brink amid severe hunger; urgent food aid needed to avert worsening conditions.
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