Climate change fuels rat populations in cities worldwide 3/2/2025

US cities Washington, San Francisco, Toronto, and New York experienced biggest rat growth in recent years. ...more

Groundbreaking ‘Water from Air’ project launched at Ajman 31/1/2025

In a pioneering move for the hospitality industry, a pioneering water from air project has been launched in Ajman. ...more

Britain submits plans to hit emissions-cutting target 31/1/2025

Britain said it had submitted details of its plan to cut carbon emissions to the United Nations climate body on Thursday, detailing how it would hit the ambitious targets announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer last year. ...more

New York says 1 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan since congestion pricing start 31/1/2025

New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday. ...more

US to rescind Biden highway climate rule for states 31/1/2025

The U.S. Transportation Department said on Wednesday it plans to rescind a climate rule adopted by the administration of former President Joe Biden requiring states to measure and set declining targets for greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles using the national highway system. ...more

Study of more than 600 animal and plant species finds genetic diversity has declined globally 31/1/2025

Analysis by dozens of scientists internationally notes urgent conservation efforts could halt or even reverse losses. ...more

US to withdraw from climate deal on Jan. 27, 2026, says UN 30/1/2025

The United States will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement on Jan. 27, 2026, the United Nations said on Tuesday after Washington formally notified Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of President Donald Trump's decision to quit. ...more

Swiss government approves new climate goals after court rebuke 30/1/2025

Switzerland's government on Wednesday approved new climate targets, proposing a cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 of at least 65% compared to 1990 levels. ...more

DOOMSDAY CLOCK SET AT 89 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT, CLOSEST EVER TO HUMAN EXTINCTION 30/1/2025

“Humanity Edging Closer To Catastrophe”: Iconic Doomsday Clock Moves One Second Closer to Midnight as Global Existential Threats Rage. Clock Factors Include Nuclear Weapons, Climate Crisis, Artificial Intelligence, Infectious Diseases, and Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. ...more

Climate change made LA fires worse, scientists say 30/1/2025

Climate change was a major factor behind the hot, dry weather that gave rise to the devastating LA fires, a scientific study has confirmed. ...more