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The tunnel closure for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project has been extended by three weeks due to maintenance delays caused by technical challenges. Despite this, water availability for users is …
Lesotho Highlands Water Project Tunnel Closure Extended by Three Weeks Due to Maintenance Challenges Read More
The new highway being built in Belem, Brazil, threatens the Amazon rainforest, crucial for climate change mitigation, by razing thousands of trees. With criticisms claiming it contradicts the upcoming COP30 …
Environmental Concerns Rise as Brazil Constructs Highway Through Amazon Rainforest for COP30 Summit Read More
March 11 marks the anniversary of a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami in Japan that claimed nearly 20,000 lives. Concurrently, there is an elevated fire threat in northwest Virginia and surrounding …
Commemoration of March 11: A Day of Tragedy and Current Safety Alerts Read More
Wildfires have rapidly spread in Long Island, New York, causing emergency responses due to strong winds and low humidity. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, and firefighting resources …
Major Wildfires Erupt in Long Island, New York, Prompting Emergency Measures Read More
The Environmental Protection Authority reported an incident at the Beposo TSF in Ghana, where 80,000 cubic meters of water were released on 17 February 2025. Conflicting information regarding the containment …
Environmental Incident at Beposo TSF: A Need for Clarity and Accountability Read More
Nauru is offering citizenship for $105,000, providing access to 89 countries to raise funds for relocating residents due to climate change. The Higher Ground Initiative aims for resilience against rising …
Nauru’s Citizenship Initiative: A $105K Path to Relocation Amid Climate Crisis Read More
A new study reveals that climate change could significantly increase the incidence of urban fires globally, with a potential 300,000 deaths by 2100 if global temperatures rise beyond 4 degrees …
Study Reveals Climate Change Heightens Risk of Urban Fires Worldwide Read More
Kenya has seen a surge in wildfires, with 180 incidents recorded since January, devastating over 1,357 hectares of vegetation in protected areas. The fire season is exacerbated by high temperatures …
Kenya Faces Escalating Wildfire Crisis with 180 Incidents Recorded Since January Read More
Mount Mulanje in Malawi is experiencing severe deforestation, especially following Cyclone Freddy in 2023. Conservation efforts focus on restoring the Mulanje cedar and supporting local communities through sustainable practices. Collaboration …
Conserving Malawi’s Mount Mulanje: Efforts to Restore Biodiversity and Community Livelihoods Read More
Wildfires have broken out in Aberdare and Mt. Kenya forests, prompting urgent firefighting efforts by the Kenya Wildlife Service and Kenya Forest Service. Conditions, marked by dryness and strong winds, …
Wildfires Erupt in Kenya’s Aberdare and Mt. Kenya Forests Threatening Water Supply Read More