Environment
The Canadian wildfire has made its way to Jasper
A wildfire reached the Canadian town of Jasper, Alberta, on Wednesday, becoming one of hundreds ravaging the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Authorities
Death toll from Ethiopia landslides rises to 229
The death toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia has risen to 229 and could rise further as the search for survivors and victims continues
Typhoon Gayemi forced the Philippines to halt work and market trading
Typhoon Gaemi and the southwest monsoon brought heavy rains to the Philippine capital region and northern provinces on Wednesday, forcing authorities to halt work and
The world broke the record for hottest day for the second day in a row
According to preliminary data from the European Union’s monitoring agency, Monday, 22 July, was again the hottest day on record, slightly ahead of Sunday, 21
World records hottest day ever on 21 July
Sunday 21 July was the hottest day ever recorded in the world, according to preliminary data from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The
Wildfires prompt evacuation orders in Jasper, Alberta
Canadian authorities issued an evacuation order for the city of Jasper and Jasper National Park in the province of Alberta following wildfires. The city should
Italy’s Catania airport closed due to ash from Mount Etna volcano
Flights to the Italian city of Catania were suspended on Tuesday after an eruption of nearby Mount Etna, creating further travel problems during the peak
India to apply for licences to explore Pacific Ocean for key minerals
India will apply for licences to explore the Pacific Ocean seabed for minerals essential for energy transition technologies, a senior government scientist has said.
The US West is preparing for more days of record-breaking heat
The western United States is facing another record-breaking heat wave in cities from southern California to northern Idaho by midweek. The National Weather Service reported
Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants
The Biden administration on Monday announced 25 projects submitted by 30 different state, local and tribal governments that applied for the $4.3 billion in grants