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A major wildfire broke out on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, prompting the evacuation of a dozen areas and engaging the efforts of more than 100 firefighters, helicopters, and planes in a battle to contain the blaze. The fire department reported three separate blazes in the morning and mid-day
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The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has sparked controversy after an email sent to employees warned that those absent from the International Yoga Day event on June 21 may have their salaries withheld until a valid explanation is submitted and verified. The email, sent on Monday morning, stated that despite
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The government of Pakistan has launched its New Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as a key part of the country's clean energy and climate resilience agenda. The policy aims to ensure a just and inclusive transition to cleaner mobility, reduce dependency
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In a high-level meeting, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, launched a climate-resilient transformation of healthcare infrastructure at Karachi Port Trust Hospital, Port Qasim Medical Center, and Gwadar Port Hospital. The nationwide baseline assessment aims to integrate climate adaptation into maritime healthcare, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas
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Amid the growing threats posed by climate change to Pakistan's coastal health facilities, the federal government has announced a major initiative to bolster medical infrastructure at key maritime health centers. The initiative aims to address the existing inadequacies in emergency systems, disease surveillance, and disaster preparedness, which are
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The University of Zululand and Chang'an University hosted the 2025 International Conference on Water Security and Sustainable Development, bringing together leading scientists, policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders from around the world to address water security challenges. Climate change has led to reduced freshwater availability, resulting in droughts in
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Forests have long been considered a crucial solution in the fight against climate change, with the potential to capture massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. However, a disturbing trend has emerged, indicating that some forests are now emitting more carbon than they absorb. This paradoxical phenomenon is not
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Australia is facing a climate "time-bomb" as rapid warming accelerates, creating extreme weather events and natural disasters that are more severe than predicted. Civil engineer Alan Hoban warns that flood maps around Australia drastically underestimate the impact of climate change on rainfall, and the past is no longer
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Climate change and shrinking habitats are pushing several reptile species to the brink of extinction, including South Australia's endangered pygmy bluetongue lizard. Researchers at Flinders University have been conducting a study to determine if relocating these burrow-dwelling skinks to cooler, greener environments can ensure their survival. The study,
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As the global community emphasizes the importance of adapting to climate change, a workshop held in Karachi highlighted the need for sustained efforts to protect the city from natural disasters, including tsunamis, by enhancing mangrove cover along the coast. The speakers underscored the significance of local communities' role in
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A new study published in the Journal of Forest Science has shed light on the environmental implications of using short-rotation coppice (SRC) systems for bioenergy production. Researchers from University Gadjah Mada in Indonesia explored the life cycle assessment of SRC plantation in Hungary, revealing significant environmental impacts. The study found
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New research conducted by Seung-Hyeon Kim and colleagues at Kunsan National University in South Korea has made significant progress in developing sustainable biofuel solutions. The study focused on optimizing lipid accumulation in green algae, specifically Tetraselmis sp., to produce biofuel. The researchers found that by integrating nitrogen deprivation and glucose
