First deity, then monster, now shiny treasure; giant clams, the world’s largest marine bivalve molluscs, have held many amorphous names...

Idalia is the second major hurricane to hit the region this year, though early reports suggest it has been far less destructive than...

Florida is the only state in the US that has “extensive” coral reef formations near its coasts that are home to barrier reefs and patch...

Reports show that more than 80% of people were affected by the record-breaking temperatures that led to July being the hottest month ever...

South Asia, home to four of the five most polluted countries in the world, accounts for more than half of the total life years lost...

Doomsday scenarios are some of Hollywood’s greatest storytelling genres. Extreme weather conditions like massive typhoons, hurricanes,...

For the first time in two decades, American homes may face updated water heating standards. A move that aims to lower utility bills and...

The wildfire in Evros has killed at least 20 people over the past 10 days, becoming Europe’s deadliest blaze so far this summer. — More...

In today’s business environment, there is an acronym that has been making waves across boardrooms and business strategies alike: ESG – or...

In recent years, there has been an upsurge in environmental consciousness, manifesting in a slew of “environmentally friendly” measures...

Record sea ice loss in Antarctica in spring 2022 is behind the first recorded widespread breeding failure among emperor penguins. —...

In early August, China’s capital Beijing was hit by the heaviest rains since records began 140 years ago, causing massive floods that...

This weekly round-up brings you key climate news from the past seven days, including fears about Japan’s controversial plan to release...

Subsidies for coal, oil, and gas were equivalent to 7.1% of GDP, surpassing spending on education, a new IMF report estimates. — Fossil...

The monsoon, a climatic phenomenon synonymous with life and prosperity in many parts of the world, has taken centre stage in recent...

Water, one of the most fundamental human resources, is facing a depleted supply worldwide amid the rapidly intensifying climate crisis. A...

At COP26, G20 countries had agreed to accelerate efforts to phase out subsidies for planet-warming fossil fuels “over the medium term.” —...

On July 14, 2021, the European Commission presented the Fit for 55 package, which aims to enable a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 and...

Sustainable buildings are well-designed structures that consider the needs of the environment. The rapidly changing climate is resulting...

The plan, approved two years ago by the Japanese government and greenlighted by the UN nuclear watchdog last month, was heavily...