Philippines records fewer storms, faces worst drought in decades
MANILA, Dec 12, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines has so far endured fewer storms in 2023 than in any of…
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Environment
Freshwater fish swim into trouble as climate change increases threat: IUCN
A quarter of freshwater fish species worldwide are at risk of extinction, according to an update to the global red…
12 months ago
Fungi and flatworms: Scientists want more diverse nature emojis
Too many cats, not enough crustaceans: The current emoji catalog doesn't accurately represent the breadth of biodiversity seen in nature…
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Last-minute push for historic fossil fuel deal at UN climate talks
DUBAI, Dec 11, 2023 (AFP) - UN climate talks enter their endgame on Monday as negotiators seek to convince an…
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China protests calls to include Taiwan in climate talks
DUBAI, Dec 9, 2023 (AFP) - China on Saturday lodged a protest after calls at the UN climate talks in…
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2023 to be hottest year on record after ‘extraordinary’ November
By Daniel Lawler with Benjamin Legendre in Dubai PARIS, Dec 6, 2023 (AFP) - This year will be the hottest…
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Planet tipping points pose ‘unprecedented’ threat to humanity: report
By Daniel Lawler PARIS, Dec 6, 2023 (AFP) - Humanity faces an "unprecedented" risk from tipping points that could unleash…
12 months ago
Toxic air divides Delhi between poverty and privilege
By Aishwarya KUMAR NEW DELHI, Dec 5, 2023 (AFP) - Environmental change hits the poorest the hardest, experts say, and…
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World could breach 1.5C warming threshold in 7 years: study
By Kelly MACNAMARA PARIS, Dec 5, 2023 (AFP) - The world may cross the crucial 1.5C global warming threshold in…
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US tourist killed by shark in Bahamas
A US tourist visiting the Bahamas was killed by a shark on Monday, police in the Caribbean country said. The…
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