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UN chief says world is on ‘highway to climate hell’ as planet hits 12 straight months of record-high heat

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged world leaders to take decision action to control of the spiraling climate crisis, saying “We need an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell.”

Portugal leads Europe in Clean Energy with 90% of electricity generated from renewables in early 2024

In April, Portugal achieved an impressive milestone by sourcing 95% of its electricity from renewable energy, establishing itself as a leader in clean energy in Europe

Panama completes first climate-related relocation due to rising sea levels

A community of Guna indigenous people living on the tiny, overcrowded, and flood-prone island of Gardi Sugdub of Panama received the keys to their homes on the mainland, marking a transition from their endangered island to the mainland.

Mexico City could run out of water by end of June 2024 unless it rains

Mexico City, one of the world’s largest cities, is one the brink of a serious water crisis, facing the possibility of a potential “Day Zero” by the end of June unless it rains, experts have warned.

World Bee Day 2024: Empowering Young Beekeepers for a sustainable future

On World Bee Day 2024, experts called on young people to learn about the vital role of bees and pollinators

Dubai unveils plans for world’s largest coastal regeneration project with 100 million mangrove trees

Dubai revealed its plan to revitalize its coastline by planting more than 100 million mangrove trees, covering a vast stretch of 72 kilometers, aligning with the goals of the Dubai 2040 Master Plan, focusing on urban resilience, biodiversity, and...

Climeworks switches on world’s largest carbon removal plant

Climeworks, the pioneering company in carbon capture technology, activated Mammoth, the largest direct air capture and storage plant globally. 

Air Pollution crisis: Bangladesh, Pakistan and India had the worst air quality in 2023

India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh experienced the poorest air quality in 2023, with Bangladesh surpassing the World Health Organization's (WHO) safety guidelines by nearly 16 times on average

Wildlife tragedy: Climate-induced drought claims lives of 160 Elephants in Zimbabwe

Over 160 elephants of Zimbabwe, residing in the Hwange National Park, a sanctuary for endangered species, succumbed to starvation between August and December last year, due to severe drought conditions,

22 countries pledge to triple Nuclear Energy capacity by 2050 at COP28

As many as 22 countries pledged at the United Nations climate summit COP28 in Dubai to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050, saying the revival of nuclear power was critical to cut carbon emissions to near zero in the coming decades.

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Tesla faces rising violent attacks and protests amid Elon Musk’s prominent role in Trump administration

Tesla, one of the companies led by billionaire Elon Musk, is facing a sharp rise in violent attacks on its vehicles, showrooms, and charging stations across the U.S. and abroad.