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Reader's View: Fix global warming now

Reader's View: Fix global warming now

I am concerned about people making global warming worse and worse, killing many animals. Humans are some of the worst species. Now, I’m not saying that about everyone; some people are good. We should try and fix it now. Jace Harkness Silver Bay...

Global warming contributed to 1,500 more deaths during Europe's heat wave, study says

Global warming contributed to 1,500 more deaths during Europe's heat wave, study says

The new study is the first “real-time” analysis of its kind, it says. It goes further than the usual assessments of the meteorological impacts of heat waves — and instead looks at the harder-to-measure toll on human life. Climate change...

Is BRICS sliding towards irrelevance?

Is BRICS sliding towards irrelevance?

The BRICS group of nations has concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit...

French prosecutors demand Fiat face trial in diesel scandal

French prosecutors demand Fiat face trial in diesel scandal

Published Thu, Jul 17, 2025 · 10:50 AM [PARIS] French prosecutors have demanded Italian car maker Fiat face trial on fraud charges over the emissions-tampering scandal that struck German giant Volkswagen, a source told AFP on Wednesday. It is the...

To combat global warming: Association fo...

To combat global warming: Association fo...

During the launching ceremony, ASDEM donated 1,000 trees to fight against global warming and make Mutengene a green city. The launching ceremony unfolded under the auspices of the Divisional Officer, DO of Tiko Subdivision. It was organised in...

Diplomats focus on action to save the planet from climate change, global warming

Diplomats focus on action to save the planet from climate change, global warming

Ambassadors and diplomats from eight different countries on Thursday expressed concern over the impact of ongoing climate change and global warming in the world while calling for focused action to save the planet. “It is not a distant threat, it...

Poas volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 9 July-15 July 2025 (Continuing Activity)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica-Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) reported continuing gas-and-steam emissions at Poás during 8-15 July. Strong incandescence at Boca A vent was observed...

Suspect charged with hijacking in connection with security incident at YVR

Suspect charged with hijacking in connection with security incident at YVR

A man has now been charged in connection with the security incident at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Tuesday afternoon. Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking after allegedly stealing a small plane from the Victoria Flying...

Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant

Up to 90% of air-con units can be recycled, including greenhouse gas refrigerant

SINGAPORE – Thousands of air-conditioning units have been recycled and refurbished every year at Gain City’s Sungei Kadut Megastore under a scheme launched by the National Environment Agency (NEA) in 2021. The Extended Producer Responsibility...

Philippines tropical storm: 'Crising' set to intensify

Philippines tropical storm: 'Crising' set to intensify

The low-pressure area (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) intensified into Tropical Depression “Crising” on July 16. It signals the third tropical cyclone for 2025 and the second for July. Location, speed, and trajectory...

Suspect charged; Investigation continues as details emerge about YVR hijacking

Suspect charged; Investigation continues as details emerge about YVR hijacking

Details are trickling in Wednesday following the hijacking of an aircraft that landed at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Tuesday. The drama unfolded in the afternoon, after a small four-seater Cessna was taken from the Victoria Flying Club,...

Sandland Packaging retains carbon neutral certification for fourth year

Sandland Packaging retains carbon neutral certification for fourth year

Since embarking on a commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2040, Sandland said it has introduced changes in processes, procurement and mindsets resulting in their operational control emissions (scope 1 & scope 2) only accounting for 7.86% of its total...

Study lays pathways for Karnataka to avoid 128% increase in greenhouse gas emissions

Study lays pathways for Karnataka to avoid 128% increase in greenhouse gas emissions

Kaveri Ashok, who heads the Sustainability group within the Climate, Environment and Sustainability Sector at CSTEP, said the dashboard that was used to develop the simulations will be made accessible for the policymakers soon.

Where to Focus Packaging Decarbonization Efforts

Where to Focus Packaging Decarbonization Efforts

As the importance of climate goals grows, companies are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprints and limit greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing packaging emissions can help reduce Scope 3 impacts and help companies on their journey to net zero...

Nepal faces a double whammy—dry spell in Tarai, floods in mountains and hills

Nepal faces a double whammy—dry spell in Tarai, floods in mountains and hills

Seven out of the eight deep borings installed for irrigation in ward 4 of Bara’s Pheta Rural Municipality have dried up due to a prolonged dry spell during the mid-monsoon. The transformer of one of the borewells, which was functioning, was...

Voices by Design: Bridging sea and kitchen in Portland

Voices by Design: Bridging sea and kitchen in Portland

PORTLAND, Maine — Rarely if ever has Maine’s working waterfront been under as much pressure as it is now. Two threats are especially pressing — global warming and the soaring price of coastal property. Coffee By Design’s series called Voices By...

The Duration of Heat Waves is Accelerating Faster Than Global Warming

The Duration of Heat Waves is Accelerating Faster Than Global Warming

Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. New research finds that not only will...

Update: YVR hijacking suspect charged with terrorism offences

Update: YVR hijacking suspect charged with terrorism offences

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The man charged is Shaheer Cassim, a former commercial pilot who has previously been involved in climate activism Author of the article: Michael John Lo, Victoria Times Colonist Published Jul 16, 2025 • Last...

Rise in global warming may lead to increase in heatwave duration: Study

Rise in global warming may lead to increase in heatwave duration: Study

The longest heatwaves will see the greatest acceleration in extending in duration, and the frequency of the most extreme heat waves will increase the most, the study found Image for representational purposes only (File Pic) A new study has...

In Indonesia, a start-up captures coolants to stop global warming

In Indonesia, a start-up captures coolants to stop global warming

This photo taken on June 10, 2025 shows a team of technicians from climate startup Recoolit working to capture emissions from a large AC unit in the basement of a housing complex in Jakarta. In the basement of a Jakarta housing complex, surrounded...

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