Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Climate Change

IAEA says 13 new countries ready to harness Nuclear Power

The IAEA anticipates about 13 countries are set to initiate nuclear power production soon, potentially doubling the global number of nuclear reactors.

Wildfires in Maui among the deadliest in US history, death toll reaches 99

The death toll from the Lahaina fire could double or even triple from the current total of 99, cautioned Hawaii Governor Josh Green.

Almost half a billion children in South Asia exposed to extremely high temperatures: UNICEF

Around 76% of children aged 17 and under in South Asia are exposed to severely high temperatures for several months per year, according to UNICEF

Nigeria floods kill 600, displaces 1.4 million

Nigerian Minister for Disaster Management has warned of more flooding till end of November.

China cuts off military, climate dialogue with US over Taiwan tensions

China has announced halting dialogue with the United States in a number of areas, including military matters and crucial climate change talks, amid escalating concerns rose over the Taiwan issue. Chinese government’s move to freeze key lines of communication is...

Rare rains and floods hit UAE, Qatar and Oman

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar were hit by unusually heavy rains and flooding on Wednesday, which continued into Thursday.

London’s Burning: UK sees hottest day on record as temperatures hit 40C

Extreme heatwaves have gripped Europe this week

Europe heatwave: Record-breaking heat kills 1,000 Portugal and Spain, thousands evacuated in France

Dozens of fires are burning in Portugal and Spain where temperatures have risen above 40C.

Climate Change: Italy declares drought emergency in five northern regions

€36.5 million ($39.5m) fund has been allocated for the affected areas.

Pakistan’s mango production faces serious decline due to climate change

Mango crop in southern Punjab has declined by nearly 60%.

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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets