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Amber heat-health alerts have been issued for most of England as temperatures are expected to reach 36C or higher this week. The alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 9pm on Friday.
Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department proposes extending livestock licensing to the New Territories to address nuisance and hygiene issues. This move is driven by increasing urbanization and major development projects like the Northern Metropolis.
Hubei's Monitoring of the Yangtze River has made significant progress in protecting 143.9 kilometers of shoreline, clearing the water, and promoting green industries. The city has implemented a comprehensive plan to address the issue of illegal docks and sandstone piles, …
Western Europe experienced its warmest June and July on record, with an average temperature of 21.62 degrees Celsius. The region saw four heatwaves since May, which is unusual for the area.
China uses AI facial ID to track fish in Tibet's largest river. The system monitors species passing through a dam fishway.
Low water levels in the Rhine River may cause the transport route to be interrupted in the middle section. The German Barge Industry warns of the potential split of the Rhine River due to the lack of rainfall.
Wildfires in southern Spain have forced the evacuation of 470 people, with authorities expressing optimism about containing the blaze, which has burned around 8,000 hectares so far.
Party in the dry Danube riverbed: many call it a natural disaster
Parts of the Danube riverbed in Budapest are drying up, exposing historical landmarks and creating new spaces for spontaneous parties, while also sparking widespread concern over climate change.
Hubei province has achieved significant ecological restoration and green development along its 1061-kilometer stretch of the Yangtze River over the past decade, leading to improved water quality and a rebound in endangered species populations. The region has also transfor…
Scientists turn to sharks to improve hurricane predictions
Scientists are using sharks to gather ocean data that may help predict the intensity of hurricanes before they make landfall. Researchers at the University of Delaware are attaching sensors to sharks to measure ocean conditions, such as temperature and salinity, which can…
Protests against data center buildouts are widespread in the US due to concerns over energy costs and environmental harm, leading to significant project delays. In contrast, Asia has seen less public opposition, prompting calls for smart planning to guide its own data cen…
Young Malaysians are experiencing worsening health issues and disruptions to essential services due to climate change, according to a Unicef survey, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation policies.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu clarified that the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment (MSE) does not have a mandate over land use planning and zoning. The Ministry of National Development (MND) oversees these decisions while balancing vari…
Donald Trump's policies have raised costs for Americans, with oil companies reaping billions from the Iran war's impact on fossil fuel prices. Environmentalists and activists are furious, and some lawmakers are proposing a windfall tax on big oil's profits.
England and Wales are experiencing severe drought conditions, with July 2026 being the driest in nearly two centuries, raising concerns about the UK's future water supply.
The South-to-North Water Diversion Project's Middle Route has transferred over 80 billion cubic meters of water, benefiting nearly 118 million people in northern China.
Alternative-fuel passenger vehicles are on the verge of overtaking petrol-powered models in India, with CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles accounting for 40.6% of passenger vehicle retail sales in July, just behind petrol’s 41.7%, according to data released by the Federati…
A growing bipartisan backlash against AI data centers is uniting conservatives and liberals over local environmental and community concerns, leading to construction moratoriums.
Iran's mission to the international organizations in Vienna described the United States' expanding nuclear arsenal as a threat to all humanity. The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, Aus…
Bisleri International CEO Angelo George stated that India's severe water crisis stems from poor management, not insufficient rainfall, posing significant financial risks to businesses.
Liaoning courts handled 431 environmental resource cases in the Liaohe River Basin from 2023 to 2025, establishing a robust judicial framework to protect the region's vital waterway. This effort included criminal, civil, and administrative cases, emphasizing restorative j…
As the Danube hits record lows, every centimeter of river counts
The Danube River is at record low levels due to a heat wave, disrupting trade, tourism, and threatening electricity supplies from nuclear power plants in countries like Romania and Hungary. Emergency engineering works are underway to raise water levels and avert shutdowns.
Florida Python Challenge winner Tom Rahill eliminated 96 invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades, part of an annual event to remove hundreds of the snakes from the area.
Big Tech Turns to Fuel Cells to Power the AI Boom
Big Tech companies are turning to fuel cells to power their artificial intelligence (AI) operations, driven by the growing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable solutions. This shift is expected to have significant implications for the energy market and the environm…
20,000 Hectares of Forest on Fire in Taunus, Germany
A massive forest fire is burning in the Taunus region of Germany, with over 20,000 hectares of land affected. The fire is being fought by 450 firefighters from the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, with support from a helicopter. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Iran's capacity for collecting associated petroleum gases has increased with the implementation of new projects, aiming to reduce flaring to 35 million cubic meters per day.
Kenya Wildlife Service says cyanide traces found in 15 elephants dead near Amboseli National Park point to pesticide exposure from nearby tomato farms, but conservationists and farmers are skeptical.
Campaigners have lost a bid to take their legal fight against the government over plans for a two-runway operation at Gatwick Airport to the Court of Appeal.
ProPublica and the Flatwater Free Press tested hundreds of homes in Omaha, Nebraska, for lead contamination, finding high levels in soil throughout the city's east side. The investigation aimed to inform residents about the city's lead history and provide free soil testing.
Greek firefighters have largely brought wildfires west of Athens under control, but warn that the situation remains critical due to hot midday temperatures. The fire department plans to deploy up to 30 firefighting aircraft and helicopters to combat the blazes.