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Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia

Heat and winds are threatening to widen Australia's bushfire crisis, with two states warned to expect their worst conditions of the season so far. Soaring temperatures in South Australia prompted "catastrophic" alerts - the highest danger rating.

1 week, 4 days ago

Climate activists sail 'sinking house' down River Thames to create awareness

Extinction Rebellion activists staged a surprising demonstration Sunday, floating a model of a sinking house down the River Thames in protest over rising sea levels.

3 days, 21 hours ago

Air quality improves in Delhi, AQI in 'moderate' category

fter being submerged under thick smog in the last few days, the quality of air in the national capital region has moved from "poor" category to "moderate" category on Monday. However, some areas continue to remain in the "poor" category.

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18 hours, 51 minutes ago

Oz-Fires

Nov. 21, 2019

Sydney smoke: Australia fires send haze over Sydney and Adelaide

Smoke from Australia's bushfire crisis has blanketed the major cities of Sydney and Adelaide. In Sydney, locals woke on Thursday to smoke that appeared worse than a fire-driven haze that was seen.

environment

19 hours, 7 minutes ago

ColdplayTouring

Nov. 21, 2019

Coldplay to pause touring until concerts are 'environmentally beneficial'

Coldplay have put plans to tour their new album on hold, due to concerns over the environmental impact of concerts. "We're not touring this album," frontman Chris Martin said.

environment

23 hours, 25 minutes ago

China-ClimateChange

Nov. 21, 2019

Climate change: China coal surge threatens Paris targets

While the rest of the world has cut coal-based electricity over the past 18 months, China has added enough to power 31 million homes. That's according to a study that says China is now in the process of building or reviving coal equivalent to the EU's entire generating capacity.

environment

1 day ago

Delhi-Pollution

Nov. 21, 2019

Deadly air pollution may cut 17 years from a Delhiite's life

Cities like Delhi which get enveloped in "emergency" levels of smog every year may face the threat of lower life expectancy. In fact, air pollution, mainly the concentration of the most dangerous pollutant known as PM2.5, may cut short the life expectancy of Delhiites by 17 years.

environment

1 day, 22 hours ago

AmazonDeforestation

Nov. 20, 2019

Brazil's Amazon deforestation highest since 2008

Deforestation of Brazil's Amazon rainforest increased by 29.5% in 12 months, the highest rate since 2008, the country's space agency reports. The rainforest lost 9,762 sq km (3,769 sq miles) of its vegetation between August 2018 and July 2019.

environment

1 day, 23 hours ago

OZFires

Nov. 20, 2019

Australia fires: 'Catastrophic' alert issued to South Australia

Heat and winds are threatening to widen Australia's bushfire crisis, with two states warned to expect their worst conditions of the season so far. Soaring temperatures in South Australia prompted "catastrophic" alerts - the highest danger rating.

environment

2 days, 1 hour ago

Emirates-Environment

Nov. 20, 2019

Emirates boss thanks Greta Thunberg

It took Sir Tim Clark a long time to face up to the climate crisis. The President of Emirates, the biggest long-haul airline in the world, was no climate change denier. But he was pretty sceptical about some of the claims.

environment

2 days, 17 hours ago

Sydney-BushFires

Nov. 19, 2019

Australia fires: Sydney blanketed by smoke from NSW bushfires

People in Sydney woke up to a city shrouded in smoke on Tuesday, as scores of bushfires rage across the region. Strong winds overnight brought smoke from fires inland, pushing the air quality in Australia's largest city to beyond "hazardous" levels at times.

environment

2 days, 18 hours ago

LeoDiCap-Delhi

Nov. 19, 2019

Leonardo DiCaprio shares 'Killer' statistics of Delhi pollution

Leonardo DiCaprio is well known for his work as an activist apart from his career as an actor. He has often pointed out about environmental problems around the world. The actor has raised his voice again addressing the air pollution in Delhi while also extending his support to protestors in the capital cities.

environment

2 days, 22 hours ago

Flipkart-PlasticCollection

Nov. 19, 2019

Flipkart announces new project to collect plastic packaging from customers

In a bid to build awareness of proper disposal of plastic, Flipkart has announced a new pilot project to collect plastic packaging back from consumers at select hubs across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dehradun, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, and Ahmedabad.

environment

3 days, 20 hours ago

Etihad

Nov. 18, 2019

Etihad launches more fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Abu Dhabi’s flagship carrier Etihad Airways announced on Monday it is launching one of the world’s most fuel-efficient long-haul airplanes as the company seeks to save costs on fuel and position itself as a more environmentally-conscious choice for travelers.

environment

3 days, 21 hours ago

DelhiAQI

Nov. 18, 2019

Air quality improves in Delhi, AQI in 'moderate' category

fter being submerged under thick smog in the last few days, the quality of air in the national capital region has moved from "poor" category to "moderate" category on Monday. However, some areas continue to remain in the "poor" category.

environment

1 week ago

DelhiAirPollution

Nov. 14, 2019

Delhi Air Pollution: Schools in Delhi shut for next two days due to high pollution

Schools in Delhi and adjoining districts have been advised to remain shut for the next two days due to the spike in pollution levels. The Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) has also asked industries not running on clean fuels to remain closed till Friday.

environment

1 week, 1 day ago

Venice-HighTides

Nov. 13, 2019

Venice mayor declares disaster as city hit by 2nd worst high tide

Venice was hit by the second-highest tide recorded in the lagoon city on Tuesday, which flooded its historic basilica and left many of its squares and alleyways deep underwater. Video on social media showed deep waters flowing like a river along one of Venice's main thoroughfares.

environment

1 week, 1 day ago

GretaThunberg-Climate

Nov. 13, 2019

Greta Thunberg to sail again after climate talks relocate

Greta Thunberg is sailing across the Atlantic, again. It’s much sooner than she had planned, but not before making her mark in the United States. Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, was scheduled to set sail from Hampton, Virginia, on Wednesday morning.

environment

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