Climate change
Twenty killed, 100 missing after flash floods hit Afghanistan, authorities say
Afghanistan is among the nations most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, which has made some parts of the country more drought-prone and exposed others to more rainfall.
Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer
More than 260,000 people evacuated as Typhoon Bavi brings severe floods to mainland China
European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
Strong quake hits Russia's Kamchatka, no damage reported
The US Geological Survey said the quake was measured at a magnitude of 7.8 and at a depth of 10 km. It said a series of aftershocks followed, measuring up to 5.8.
Cultivated food and advanced tech: How can the world fight food price surges? - opinion
By embracing cultivated food and advanced agricultural technologies, we can create a food system that is more resilient, more sustainable, and better equipped to feed the world.
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Wildfires are a significant contributor to particle pollution, and the problem is expected to worsen unless concerted efforts are made.
Climate activist Yosef Abramowitz calls on Greta Thunberg to put away anti-Israel bias, join forces
“Greta, Israel is not the enemy of the Palestinian people. The enemy of the Palestinians is your traditional nemesis: the fossil fuel industry,” he said.
COP30 absence: Can Israel maintain its global climate impact? - opinion
Israel's official absence from COP30 this year should be seen as a wake-up call by the country’s climate and development community.
Record wildfires burn more than a million hectares of land across Europe
The previous record was in 2017, when the area burned by wildfires was around 998,000 hectares.
The largest wildfires since 1949 rage through France
One person has died, three are missing and two people including a firefighter are in critical condition, local authorities said.
The 2024 Heatwave Scorched All of the Great Barrier Reef in the Worst Bleaching on Record
"The number one cause is climate change. There is no doubt about that," said a researcher after studying 124 reefs between August 2024 and May 2025.
Iranian president says country is on brink of dire water crisis
Faced with resource mismanagement and over-consumption, Iran has faced recurrent electricity, gas and water shortages during peak demand months.
Iran considering relocating its capital over severe water shortage - report
At least 20 of Iran’s 31 provinces are now suffering a water crisis.
