Environment
Arctic has one of warmest years, raising fears over rising sea levels
December 11, 2019
Arctic has one of warmest years, raising fears over rising sea levels
The Arctic has experienced its second warmest year since 1900, according to a report published Tuesday, raising fears over low…
Stakes are global as Africa faces ‘climate dilemma’
December 10, 2019
Stakes are global as Africa faces ‘climate dilemma’
Choices made today on how to grow Africa’s economies will determine not only if the continent prospers but if global…
Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn
December 7, 2019
Australia braces for heatwave as more than 100 fires burn
Out of control bushfires forced residents in eastern Australia to flee their homes on Saturday, as other parts of the…
Egypt is among countries most affected by climate change: Minister
December 4, 2019
Egypt is among countries most affected by climate change: Minister
Egypt is among the countries most impacted by climate change, but the government is continuing its efforts to meet the…
2010s hottest decade in history, UN says as emissions rise again
December 3, 2019
2010s hottest decade in history, UN says as emissions rise again
This decade is set to be the hottest in history, the United Nations said Tuesday in an annual assessment outlining…
UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ on climate change
December 1, 2019
UN chief warns of ‘point of no return’ on climate change
MADRID (AP) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday that the world’s efforts to stop climate change have been “utterly…
Campaigners occupy German coal mines in climate protest
December 1, 2019
Campaigners occupy German coal mines in climate protest
Thousands of activists on Saturday occupied several opencast coal mines in eastern Germany, seeking to put pressure on the government…
Losing Nemo: clownfish ‘cannot adapt to climate change’
November 27, 2019
Losing Nemo: clownfish ‘cannot adapt to climate change’
The star of Pixar’s blockbuster “Finding Nemo” may be about to vanish again — this time for good — as…
Diving centers slam Environment ministry decision to charge Red Sea reserve visitor fees
November 26, 2019
Diving centers slam Environment ministry decision to charge Red Sea reserve visitor fees
The Red Sea Protected Area will begin collecting fees from visitors in implementation of the Ministry of Environment’s decision 204…
Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high in 2018: UN
November 25, 2019
Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high in 2018: UN
Greenhouse gases levels in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, hit a record high last year, the UN…