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India’s devastating rains match climate change forecasts

India’s devastating rains match climate change forecasts

  Once-a-century rains that have pounded the Indian state of Kerala and displaced 1.3 million people are in line with…
Unexpected effects of climate change: worse food safety, more car wrecks

Unexpected effects of climate change: worse food safety, more car wrecks

  On excessively hot days, there are more likely to be fatal car accidents and food safety problems, and police…
France to set penalties on non-recycled plastic

France to set penalties on non-recycled plastic

  France plans to introduce a penalty system next year that would increase the costs of consumer goods with packaging…
Earth at risk of becoming ‘hothouse’ if tipping point reached, report warns

Earth at risk of becoming ‘hothouse’ if tipping point reached, report warns

  Scientists are warning that a domino effect will kick in if global temperatures rise more than 2°C above pre-industrial…
China region set to become deadliest heat wave zone: report

China region set to become deadliest heat wave zone: report

  China’s north plain, one of the most densely populated regions on Earth, is set to become the world’s deadliest…
World’s largest king penguin colony declines by nearly 90%

World’s largest king penguin colony declines by nearly 90%

  The world’s largest colony of king penguins has shrunk by almost 90% in the last three decades, researchers said…
Egypt launches initiative to plant 1 million fruit trees.

Egypt launches initiative to plant 1 million fruit trees.

  The Agricultural Professions Syndicate started implementing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s initiative to plant one million fruit trees in poorer areas,…
Eight wolf cubs the star attraction at Mexico City zoo

Eight wolf cubs the star attraction at Mexico City zoo

  Eight Mexican wolf cubs — a jumbo-size litter — have delighted conservationists fretting over the endangered species once common…
Rare whale shark spotted off Hurghada coast

Rare whale shark spotted off Hurghada coast

  Divers and tourists spotted a whale shark near the Red sea by Giftun Island, off Hurghada coast on Sunday. Bassant…
Scientists create embryos, hope to save near-extinct rhino

Scientists create embryos, hope to save near-extinct rhino

  Months after the death of Sudan, the world’s last male northern white rhino, scientists said Wednesday they have grown…
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