Portugal’s first nature reserve was once used as a rubbish dump – now it’s a sanctuary for flamingos
Lisbon: What is now one of Portugal’s most ecologically significant sites – home to over 200 bird species, including flamingos...
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Discarded clothes from UK brands dumped in protected Ghana wetlands
London: Clothes discarded by UK consumers and shipped to Ghana have been found in a huge rubbish dump in protected...
Xi Jinping drives China’s relentless fight against desertification
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Beijing's spring sandstorms in Xi Jinping's childhood weren't just natural phenomena to him; they were a persistent...
Over 30 crested ibises settle in Guangshan
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Three crested ibises, often referred to as the "giant pandas of the bird world", were spotted in...
Portugal announces new marine protected area around Gorringe Ridge
Lisbon: Portugal said on Wednesday it was creating a new protected marine area around the Gorringe Ridge in the Atlantic...
Pakistan hit by nearly $15bn climate losses despite 1% emissions
Despite contributing only 0.9% to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, suffering...
Experts laud China’s leadership in promoting ecological civilization
China is a leading force promoting ecological civilization in both thinking and action, U.S. and European experts told Xinhua on...
Pakistan meteorological department predicts severe heatwave across most parts of the country
Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted a severe heatwave in most parts of the country over the next four...
£127M wasted on failed UK nuclear cleanup plan
The center for the UK's nuclear industry wasted £127 million ($172 million) during delays and replanning as it scrambled to...
Five geoengineering trials the UK is funding to combat global warming
London: The UK government recently announced plans to fund five small-scale trials related to geoengineering. It’s the first time a...
UK registers warmest spring on record: weather service
London: The UK experienced its warmest spring on record -- and its driest in more than 50 years -- the...
Climate change could bring insect-borne tropical diseases to UK, scientists warn
London: Climate change could make the UK vulnerable to insect-transmitted tropical diseases that were previously only found in hot countries,...
Portugal: More bikes and less scooters for Porto
Lisbon: The city of Porto will increase the number of bicycles allocated in licenses to private mobility operators, reducing the...
The UK’s Green Energy Transition Faces Critical Slowdown Amid Growing Concerns
London: The United Kingdom’s green energy transition is facing a dangerous slowdown at a critical moment for the economy and...
Danjiang Wetland in Henan joins CBRN
Zhengzhou: The Danjiang Wetland National Nature Reserve in Henan has been listed as a member of the China Biosphere Reserve...
Italy launches €4 million climate resilience initiative for Sindh
Celina Ali Islamabad: An Italian humanitarian organization has launched a €4 million initiative aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of...
UK on track for driest spring on record with no rain in sight
London: While some parts of the United Kingdom experienced heavy showers and thunderstorms early this week, the warm and dry...
Melting glaciers, rising risks: Italy supports Pakistan’s water security
Celina Ali Islamabad: As climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers in northern Pakistan, Italy has stepped in with cutting-edge...
Latest quake sparks fear around Naples, Italy
Rome: A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the volcanic area around Naples as part of a "major" quake swarm on Tuesday,...
China is a steadfast actor in promoting global green development
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: In April 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a speech via video link at the Leaders Meeting...
UK records hottest ever May Day at 29.3 deg C
London: The UK recorded its hottest ever May Day on May 1, having just experienced its sunniest April since records...
Bulgaria: Greenhouse cherry season underway after fight against cold weather
Sofia: In the village of Samuilovo, Sliven, the cherries grown in greenhouses are now ripe, according to Kosta Petrov, the...
Italy: Scientists discover key to taming earthquake risk at Campi Flegrei caldera
Stanford University Rome: Swarms of earthquakes have been jolting southern Italy with increasing intensity since 2022, threatening hundreds of thousands...
Henan’s peonies bring out poetry in nation’s culture
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The vivid description by the renowned Tang Dynasty (618-907) poet Liu Yuxi captures the enchanting scene of...
UK, Pakistan agree to strengthen climate collaboration under Green Compact
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on climate action, nature conservation,...
UK could see hottest April weather in seven years with 27C expected this week
London: This week will bring the UK its warmest weather of the year. Temperatures are currently expected to peak at...
France launches charter to support use of high-integrity carbon credits
Paris: The government of France presented a new “Charter for Paris-aligned and high integrity use of carbon credits,” launching a...
Pakistan faces severe climate threats despite minimal emissions; warns Minister
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan, responsible for less than one percent of global carbon emissions, remains one of the countries most...
Enjoy Portugal’s wonderful weather while it lasts: rain returns next week
Lisbon: At last, a Bank Holiday long weekend with stunning temperatures has arrived. Advice: enjoy every minute of it. Tomorrow,...
No new canals without mutual consensus of provinces: PM
Celina Ali Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said no new canals would be built without mutual consensus by...