Climate Change

AI Misuse, Nuclear War and Bioweapons Could Put Humanity at Risk by 2100: Lancet Report The misuse of artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear warfare and biological weapons could pose existential threats to humanity over the coming decades,…
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A CLIMATE-DRIVEN COLLAPSE For years, Zavodovski Island, a remote volcanic outpost in the South Atlantic near Antarctica, was known for hosting the world’s largest colony of chinstrap penguins. That distinction has now disappeared. A new…
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Extreme heat is increasingly putting pregnant women and newborns at risk, with healthcare professionals reporting a rise in heat-related complications, UN climate chief Simon Stiell is set to warn. Addressing the pre-COP summit in Fiji on…
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Cities around the world are extracting groundwater on an unprecedented scale to meet growing demand for drinking water. The rapid depletion of underground water reserves is lowering groundwater levels and increasing the risk of land…
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Swiss glaciers lose nearly 20% of ice in five years, 2026 sees second-worst melt Switzerland’s glaciers have lost nearly 20% of their ice volume since 2021, with 2026 recording the second-largest annual melt since measurements began,…
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The 80th United Nations General Assembly ended on Monday with a mix of urgency, frustration and calls for a stronger and more representative global institution. More than 150 leaders addressed the annual gathering, highlighting concerns…
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Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday called for Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation, holding him responsible for the deaths of four protesters during police firing in Leh last year. Wangchuk made the demand while addressing…
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Nepal PM Balendra Shah Pushes India-China Cooperation on Himalayan Climate Risks Nepal Prime Minister Balendra (Balen) Shah has called for closer cooperation between Nepal, India and China to tackle the growing climate and disaster risks…
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Every September, New York becomes the centre of global diplomacy as leaders from around the world gather for the United Nations General Assembly. The annual event features major speeches, bilateral meetings and discussions on wars,…
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US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to highlight what he described as major achievements of his administration. From claiming credit for ending conflicts to touting US military strength, oil…
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