China's July economic losses from disasters exceed January-June 7/8/2023

China's direct economic losses from natural disasters surged to 41.18 billion yuan ($5.74 billion) in July, more than in January to June combined, driven by severe weather as two powerful typhoons hit the country in one month. ...more

India strives to cut stubble burning to zero to curb pollution 7/8/2023

India is committed to ending crop burning this year, the government said, after agriculture and environment ministry officials met on Thursday to review progress towards preventing the major source of pollution during the winter months. ...more

Innovative Cooling Solutions for Overheated Cities 7/8/2023

With climate change ramping up and an El Nino weather pattern in effect for the western hemisphere, heat island effect has become a real problem for cities sweltering under the summer sun. ...more

Presidents of Mediterranean states demand climate crisis action 4/8/2023

Italy's president and his counterparts in five European countries have demanded urgent moves to tackle the "climate crisis" after scorching heatwaves, wildfires and flooding. ...more

Amazon deforestation falls over 60% compared with last July, says Brazilian minister 4/8/2023

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by at least 60% in July compared to the same month last year, the environment minister, Marina Silva, has told the Guardian. ...more

Deep sea mining: Here’s which countries oppose and support the controversial practice 4/8/2023

After weeks of fierce debate, deep sea mining has failed to get approval during international talks. ...more

UNEP Report Recognizes Litigation as Key Tool in Delivering Climate Action 4/8/2023

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University have published a report reviewing cases focused on climate change law, policy, or science. ...more

Iran shuts down for two days because of 'unprecedented heat' 4/8/2023

Iran has announced Wednesday and Thursday this week will be public holidays because of "unprecedented heat" and told the elderly and people with health conditions to stay indoors, Iranian state media reported. ...more

Gaza campaign aims to replace plastic bags with cloth ones 3/8/2023

The "Replace It" campaign in Gaza is distributing bags made of cloth to encourage residents avoid using plastic totes, which can end up in the sea or littering the streets. ...more

PM Sunak defends Britain's climate record 3/8/2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended his government's policies on the environment on Wednesday after campaigners criticised them, saying its record on cutting carbon emissions is better than other major countries. ...more