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Thailand is grappling with the aftermath of Typhoon Vipa, with flooding slowly subsiding in northern parts of the country. However, experts warn of potential challenges, including flash floods, water shortages, and the risk of a drought crisis by 2026. The Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) forecasts a 4 to 9% reduction in
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Climate change is altering ecosystems and exposing communities to new and intensifying dangers. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released The Frontiers Report 2025, highlighting four critical areas where environmental degradation intersects with human vulnerability: legacy pollution, melting glacier microbes, undamming rivers, and climate risks for an ageing population. The
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Thailand is facing a severe water crisis due to fluctuating rainfall patterns attributed to climate change, experts warned at a public forum titled "Water and Climate Alert: Rain Monitor for 2025 Storm Forecast". The Hydro-Informatics Institute (HII) has predicted a 4-9% decline in rainfall across the country during
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Amidst prolonged droughts and the increasing impact of climate change, water infrastructure in central and eastern Europe is becoming increasingly vulnerable, both physically and in terms of cybersecurity. Small and medium-sized water sector operators in these regions face significant challenges in securing their digital systems and adapting their water supply
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Climate change is altering ecosystems and exposing communities to new and intensifying dangers, warns the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in its Frontiers Report 2025. The report highlights four critical areas where environmental degradation intersects with human vulnerability: legacy pollution, melting glacier microbes, undamming rivers, and climate risks for an
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The industrialized mass production of animals for food, known as factory farming, is a central threat to environmental stability, human well-being, and the future of our planet. It causes immense animal suffering, drives deforestation and climate change, and fuels public health crises like antibiotic resistance. Factory farming now accounts for
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Bahrain's Minister of Sustainable Development, Noor bint Ali Al Khulaif, has reaffirmed the Kingdom's dedication to preserving natural resources and contributing to climate action. This commitment was made in support of the Kingdom's sustainable development initiatives, which aim to advance environmental sustainability and mitigate
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The International Court of Justice's (ICJ) ruling in favor of Pacific island law students seeking reparations from countries responsible for man-made climate change has left the UK vulnerable to costly litigation. The ruling's implications are far-reaching, as it opens the door for countries to sue Britain
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Environmental groups and advocates are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to use a new International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion to demand accountability from major polluters and enact a binding climate accountability law. The landmark advisory opinion, released on July 24, states that climate change poses a serious threat to
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Africa's tourism sector is experiencing a robust resurgence after the Covid-19 pandemic, with international arrivals projected to reach 74 million in 2024, a 12 per cent increase from 2023 and seven per cent above pre-pandemic levels. However, experts emphasize the urgent need to redefine the sector's
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A new study on sustainable development, conducted in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China, highlights a critical gap in assessing how corporate governance, environmental policies, and energy efficiency collectively influence ecological well-being in G20 nations. The research, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National
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Arizona's water management crisis has reached a boiling point, with lawmakers and residents locked in a fierce debate over groundwater pumping regulations. At the heart of the dispute is Rep. Gail Griffin, a powerful Republican leader who has used her influence to protect property owners' rights, often
