Blue Visa appreciates global environmental leaders and activists while positioning UAE as global leader in environment preservation DUBAI, UAE (MNTV) – The UAE has launched the first phase of its groundbreaking Blue Visa initiative at the World Governments Summit on Tuesday, as announced by the ministry of climate change and environment. The ...
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Pakistan requires an annual investment of $40 billion to $50 billion until 2050 to meet its looming climate change challenges, a former head of the country’s central bank says. Former State Bank of Pakistan Governor Shamshad Akhtar said at a two-day international climate change conference, “Breathe Pa...
Thousands of homes destroyed, vast areas scorched in LA County this month ANKARA (AA)- The death toll from devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County this month has risen to 29, with the latest fatality linked to the Palisades Fire, the local media reports. The Palisades Fire, which ignited on January 7 during extreme Santa Ana […]
ISTANBUL (AA) – China wants a “consistent” approach to climate change as the US pulled out of the Paris agreement. The world “must follow a consistent approach in addressing climate change and improve the consistency of environmental and climate policies,” Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “C...
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report has highlighted major threats for 2025. These include state-based armed conflicts, misinformation, and environmental crises. The document notes rising geopolitical tensions and fragmentation make armed conflict the most immediate risk, as cited by nearly 25% of survey respondents. Disinformation ...
At least 12,300 homes and businesses have been destroyed, with estimated costs of rebuilding at $10 billion HOUSTON, United States At least 25 people are confirmed dead as the Los Angeles wildfires continue to cause massive destruction in the US state of California, and forecasts for more heavy winds are expected to fuel the blazes […]...
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers have backed 21 youth plaintiffs in a landmark climate lawsuit against the federal government. As many as 43 members of Congress urged the Supreme Court to allow the case, Juliana v. United States, to proceed. Filed in 2015, the lawsuit argues federal policies harm citizens by contributing to climate change. The [&helli...
Wildfires have continued to ravage Los Angeles for nine consecutive days, leaving homes in ashes. Experts warn that insurers may struggle to cover the extensive damages caused by the wildfires. Climate change has brought about floods, storms, and wildfires in California, the country’s most populous state. It is difficult for homeowners in high...
The scientific community is sounding the alarm as Donald Trump prepares to return to power, warning of potential setbacks to climate and public health policies. More than 50,000 scientists and advocates, led by the Union of Concerned Scientists, sent a petition to Congress urging lawmakers to protect science and resist anti-science Cabinet nom...
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to quickly revoke outgoing President Joe Biden’s ban on offshore oil and gas drilling. Trump told reporters in Florida he would reverse it immediately in vast areas “on day one.” He said “we’re going to be drilling in a lot of other locations, and the energy costs are going to [&he...
