ANKARA (AA) – NASA data has shown that global sea level rise poses a significant threat to coastal regions and ecosystems. The rise in water level is due to the melting of ice sheets, glaciers, as well as the warming of seawater. NASA’s comprehensive satellite-derived analysis states that global sea levels have been gradually risin...
WASHINGTON (AA) – Scorching temperatures are spreading across the U.S. Midwest, and millions of people are feeling the heat. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will rise in southeastern California and nearly all of southern Arizona. Thunderstorms are also expected in Arizona’s high-elevation regions. A heat war...
WASHINGTON –The climate clock has fallen below six years for the first time, suggesting that humanity is running out of time to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C. According to activists, this is a sign that the effects of climate change are already being felt. The environmental deterioration that was expected after six years […...
BOSTON, Massachusetts – Researchers have discovered a link between a planet-friendly diet and a reduced risk of death from chronic diseases. A study has found that individuals who followed a more sustainable diet were 25% less likely to die from cancer, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. The research was presented at the annual ...
KARACHI, Pakistan (AA) – Rains have claimed more than 100 lives in Pakistan for the past month. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDM), 13 people were killed by the renewed monsoon rains on Sunday. Authorities said nine people were killed by landslides and collapsed roofs. Most of the deaths were reported in the [&...
Yazd, Iran (AFP): Tall, chimney-like towers rise from centuries-old adobe houses in Iran’s desert city of Yazd, drawing in a pleasant breeze for residents of one of the hottest cities on earth. The wind catchers, called badgirs in Persian, are just one of the engineering marvels inhabitants have developed in this ancient city in central ...
ISLAMABAD (AA) – At least 11 people were killed and several others injured Wednesday when a wall collapsed in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, due to heavy rains. According to a local official, the incident occurred near Golra Mor, Peshawar Road, when the wall of a bridge under construction collapsed. The collapsed wall buried the workers ...
MOGADISHU, Somalia – The African country of Somalia, which had been plagued by extreme drought for 40 years, is now struggling with rains and flooding. The United Nations has called for urgent humanitarian action to help Somalia. The drought had killed 40,000 people in the country. Now, floods have displaced thousands and destroyed wha...
BEIJING, China – U.S. climate change envoy John Kerry said cooperation with China is necessary to address the world’s climate crisis. Kerry met for about four hours with his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua in Beijing. He said the world’s two largest economies must work together to limit global warming. The two countries have ...
WASHINGTON – From north to south, the U.S. is struggling with extreme climate change conditions. The northern U.S. is filled with unhealthy air caused by smoke from wildfires in nearby Canada. Southern states like Arizona and Texas, on the other hand, are struggling with extreme heat. According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS),...
