Three Indian cities among world’s 10 most polluted after Diwali

Three Indian cities among world’s 10 most polluted after Diwali

[1/6]A dog crosses a road on a smoggy morning in New Delhi, India, November 13, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Acquire Licensing Rights NEW DELHI, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Two Indian cities joined New Delhi to be among the world’s worst 10 for pollution on Monday morning, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers … Read more

Australia signs security, migration pact with Pacific’s Tuvalu

Australia signs security, migration pact with Pacific’s Tuvalu

[1/2]A man riding a motorbike is seen reflected in a puddle of water in Funafuti, Tuvalu, August 13, 2019. AAP Image/Mick Tsikasvia via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights SYDNEY, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Australia announced on Friday a security guarantee to the Pacific Islands nation of Tuvalu to respond to military aggression, protect it from climate … Read more

Indian scientists hope cloud seeding can clean Delhi’s toxic air

Indian scientists hope cloud seeding can clean Delhi’s toxic air

NEW DELHI, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Indian scientists plan to seed clouds for the first time to trigger heavy rain in some areas of New Delhi, hoping this will be enough to tackle the smog gripping the world’s most polluted capital for a week, the project’s head said on Thursday. Air quality dips in Delhi … Read more

New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle ‘hazardous’ smog

New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle ‘hazardous’ smog

NEW DELHI, Nov 8 (Reuters) – New Delhi plans for the first time to make rain to try improve air quality in the city, which is the world’s most polluted capital and has been gripped by smog for a week. The city has already shut all schools, stopped construction activities, and said it will impose … Read more

Pope says he will attend COP28 climate summit in Dubai, a first by a pontiff

Pope says he will attend COP28 climate summit in Dubai, a first by a pontiff

[1/2]Pope Francis holds prayer for migrants and refugees, with the ‘Angels Unaware’ monument, dedicated to the world’s migrants and refugees, behind him in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, October 19, 2023. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights ROME, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Wednesday that he will attend the COP28 climate … Read more

World Bank explores expanding loan guarantees for private financing

World Bank explores expanding loan guarantees for private financing

A participant stands near a logo of World Bank at the International Monetary Fund – World Bank Annual Meeting 2018 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2018. REUTERS/Johannes P. Christo Acquire Licensing Rights MARRAKECH, Oct 9 (Reuters) – The World Bank on Monday said it is looking at ways to expand the guarantees it … Read more

First hydrogen train in Middle East to begin trials next week, Saudi energy minister says

First hydrogen train in Middle East to begin trials next week, Saudi energy minister says

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud speaks during 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 11, 2023. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights RIYADH, Oct 8 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Sunday that the first hydrogen train in the Middle East … Read more

Japan pledges $1 billion for UN climate change fund

Japan pledges $1 billion for UN climate change fund

People arrive to attend the Pledging Conference of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for the First Replenishment in Paris, France, October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights BRUSSELS, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Japan will put up to 165 billion yen ($1.11 billion) into the United Nation’s main fund for helping vulnerable countries cope … Read more

Swiss glaciers lose 10% of volume in worst two years on record

Swiss glaciers lose 10% of volume in worst two years on record

[1/2]The Belvedere hotel is pictured near the Rhone glacier, amid climate change, in Obergoms, Switzerland, September 26, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Acquire Licensing Rights ZURICH, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Switzerland’s glaciers suffered their second worst melt rate this year after record 2022 losses, shrinking their overall volume by 10% in the last two years, monitoring body … Read more

Antarctic winter sea ice hits ‘extreme’ record low

Antarctic winter sea ice hits ‘extreme’ record low

Sept 25 (Reuters) – Sea ice that packs the ocean around Antarctica hit record low levels this winter, the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said on Monday, adding to scientists’ fears that the impact of climate change at the southern pole is ramping up. Researchers warn the shift can have dire consequences … Read more