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Hurricane Oscar Strikes Cuba Amid Widespread Power Outages

Hurricane Oscar has made landfall on Cuba's eastern shores, bringing with it winds of nearly 80 mph (130 km/h) and compounding the challenges faced by a nation already grappling with a near-total power outage. The storm made landfall near Baracoa at 5:50 PM local time, coinciding with the third day......

Artists Converge in Historic Fez to Address Global Water Crisis Through Creative Expression

The historic city of Fez, Morocco, is set to host its 7th Annual International Artists Gathering from October 30 to November 3, with a powerful focus on water conservation and cultural heritage. Under the theme "Water Matters," the event will bring together artists, academics, and cultural......

Morocco Faces Environmental Crossroads: Nature Conservation Index Reveals Challenges and Progress

Morocco finds itself at a critical juncture in its environmental journey, as revealed by its recent ranking in the 2024 Nature Conservation Index (NCI). Placing 136th out of 180 countries, the North African nation grapples with the dual pressures of human activity and climate change on its diverse ecosystems. The......

Tornadoes Linked to Hurricane Milton Devastate Florida Retirement Community, Leaving Four Dead

Tragedy struck a peaceful retirement community in Florida as tornadoes generated by Hurricane Milton tore through the area, killing four residents and leaving behind a trail of destruction not witnessed in decades, officials confirmed on Thursday. The violent twisters hit St. Lucie County around 4:30......

Morocco's Koudiat Borna Dam: A Crucial Step Towards Water Security

Morocco is taking significant strides to address its intensifying water crisis, with the Koudiat Borna dam project in Sidi Kacem province emerging as a key component of the nation's water infrastructure strategy. As of October 7, 2024, construction of the dam has reached 89% completion, with operations......

Understanding Hurricane Milton: The Threat of a Category 5 Storm Approaching Florida

As Florida's west coast prepares for the impending arrival of Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds reaching 258 km/h (160 mph), residents are bracing for potentially catastrophic conditions. The storm is expected to make landfall within the next 24 hours, following the recent......

Hurricane Milton: Florida Braces for 'Storm of the Century' as Category 4 Behemoth Approaches

Florida is steeling itself for what could be the most devastating hurricane in recent memory. Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm packing winds of up to 155 mph, is barreling towards the state's west coast, threatening to unleash unprecedented destruction upon landfall. The 2024 hurricane season......

Morocco Positions Itself as Green Hydrogen Hub at World Power-to-X Summit 2024

The World Power-to-X Summit 2024 launched today in Marrakech, Morocco, bringing together global experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to advance green hydrogen development. This high-profile event, co-organized by the Research Institute for Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN), the Green H2 Cluster,......

Global Forest Loss Surges in 2023, Threatening Environmental Goals

A recent report has highlighted a troubling trend in global forest loss, revealing that the world is significantly off track in its efforts to halt deforestation by 2030. The  Forest Declaration Assessment 2024  indicates that approximately  6.37 million hectares  (15.7 million acres)......

Florida Braces for Hurricane Milton: A Looming Catastrophe

As Hurricane Milton intensifies into a formidable Category 5 storm, Florida faces an imminent threat that could exacerbate the devastation already inflicted by Hurricane Helene just weeks prior. With evacuation orders affecting over a million residents along the state's western coastline, officials......

 Diminishing River Flows: A Global Water Crisis Unveiled 

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a striking report indicating that 2023 marked the driest year for rivers globally in three decades, raising alarms about the state of water resources amid escalating climate challenges. The report, titled *State of Global Water Resources*, highlights......

Morocco's INNOVX Launches ParkX: Pioneering Sustainable Industrial Parks for a Greener Future

INNOVX, a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has unveiled its latest venture, ParkX, dedicated to the development and management of sustainable industrial parks. This innovative subsidiary aims to revolutionize the industrial landscape by incorporating circular economy principles......

Xlinks Taps Former UK Government Adviser as COO for Ambitious Morocco-UK Power Project

In a significant move for the renewable energy sector, Xlinks Limited has appointed Samantha Harrison, a former UK government adviser, as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This appointment comes as the company spearheads the groundbreaking Morocco-UK Power Project, an initiative set to revolutionize......