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Nations gather in Geneva to address the Global plastic pollution crisis

Geneva, August 5, 2025 – Nearly 180 countries began talks Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva to draft the world’s first legally binding treaty aimed at tackling the growing plastic pollution crisis threatening the planet. Ecuadorian diplomat Luis Vayas Valdivieso, presiding......

Greek climber dies after fatal fall in Mont Blanc massif

A Greek mountaineer in his thirties tragically lost his life on Monday, August 4, after falling several hundred meters in the infamous Goûter couloir of the Mont Blanc massif. According to the High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon (PGHM) of Chamonix, the victim was descending alone and without a safety......

Record heatwave grips Northern Vietnam

A record-breaking heatwave has swept across northern Vietnam for several days, with seven provinces registering unprecedented high temperatures for the month of August, officials reported Tuesday. Seventeen weather stations in the region broke previous heat records set in 2021 and 2024 on Sunday and......

Beijing lifts severe weather alert after mass evacuations as flood risks persist

Beijing lifted its red rainstorm alert, the highest level in China’s weather warning system, early Tuesday morning while urging residents to remain cautious against potential disasters. Over 82,000 people had been evacuated due to fears of deadly flooding in the capital and its surrounding areas. Heavy......

Geneva summit offers new hope for global treaty against plastic pollution

From oceans to human bodies, plastic has invaded the entire planet. But a turning point may be near, as representatives from nearly 180 countries gather from July 30 to August 14 in Geneva for crucial UN-led negotiations to develop the first global treaty to eliminate plastic pollution. This special......

Could Spain face a tsunami? Experts assess the risks

A history of tsunamis in Spain The possibility of a tsunami hitting Spain may seem far-fetched, but history tells a different story. One of the most devastating events occurred in November 1755, when an earthquake between 8.7 and 9.0 on the Richter scale struck Lisbon. The quake triggered a tsunami......

OCP partners to restore degraded land and boost sustainability in Brazil

Morocco’s OCP Group has announced a partnership with several organizations to restore 100,000 hectares of degraded pastures in the Araguaia Valley, located in Central-West Brazil. This large-scale initiative aims to enhance soil health, support sustainable cattle ranching, and generate high-integrity......

Tsunami alerts issued across Pacific after powerful 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula late on Tuesday, July 29, triggering tsunami alerts across the Pacific region. The 8.8-magnitude quake, occurring at a depth of 18.2 kilometers and approximately 126 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, marks the strongest......

China and the EU vow to boost joint climate efforts

During the 25th China-EU summit held in Beijing on July 24, 2025, China and the European Union reaffirmed their commitment to intensify collaboration in the fight against climate change. A joint statement released during the high-level meeting underlined both parties' determination to step up actions......

International Court of Justice to issue landmark climate opinion

The Hague, July 23, 2025 – The United Nations' highest judicial body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), is expected to deliver a groundbreaking advisory opinion on Wednesday regarding states' legal obligations to combat climate change. A central issue at stake: should historically......

Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......

Morocco unveils ambitious climate finance reform plan for Africa

At the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) in Nairobi, Morocco introduced a bold framework to help African countries access climate finance and transition to greener economies. The initiative is anchored in governance, innovation, and equity, aiming to reshape the continent’s......

Catalan firefighters mourn colleague’s death while battling Paüls wildfire

Tragic loss during wildfire operations A Catalan firefighter tragically lost his life on Thursday afternoon while combating a wildfire in Paüls, southern Catalonia. The incident occurred around 2:15 pm when Antonio Serrano, 46, fell more than 20 meters after a rock he was sitting on gave way. Serrano,......