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Vietnam floods leave 35 dead as torrential rains batter central provinces

At least 35 people have died and five others remain missing after record rainfall and severe flooding swept through central Vietnam this week, authorities said on Sunday. According to the Vietnam Disaster and Dike Management Authority (VDDMA), the victims were reported in the provinces of Hue, Da Nang,......

Fewer than 60 world leaders to attend COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Brazil announced on Friday that only 57 heads of state and government have confirmed attendance at the COP30 climate summit, significantly fewer than the 75 leaders who participated in last year’s conference in Azerbaijan. The reduced turnout underscores the growing logistical and political challenges......

Flood risk in Spain: critical infrastructure and vulnerable populations at stake

One year after the devastating floods that ravaged Valencia, claiming over 220 lives and wreaking havoc on homes, schools, and public services, a new study reveals that Spain’s infrastructure remains critically unprotected from future floods. The Sustainability Observatory has identified over 4,000......

Hurricane Melissa intensifies to catastrophic category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa has escalated into a catastrophic category 5 storm, with scientists linking its rapid intensification to exceptionally warm Atlantic waters driven by climate change. Over the weekend, the hurricane’s wind speeds doubled to 165 mph in less than 24 hours, making it the most powerful......

Water shortages threaten Morocco’s fight against poverty

Morocco stands out as one of Africa’s strongest performers in reducing poverty, yet deepening water shortages are quietly undermining that progress for millions of citizens, according to a recent Afrobarometer report. The study highlights a striking paradox: while Morocco ranks high on traditional......

New Zealand accused of taking a “totally Trump” turn on climate policy

Environmental groups have condemned the New Zealand government for what they call a “complete denial of climate change”, after it announced a reduction in its methane emissions targets—a move applauded by the agricultural sector but criticized by scientists and activists. The new......

Morocco ramps up scientific planning to mitigate flood risks

Morocco faces growing challenges from floods, intensified by climate change and mounting pressures on natural resources. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasized the urgent need for proactive planning and preventive strategies to protect both residents and property. Speaking via......

UN faces global challenges at 80th General Assembly amid new geopolitical shifts

As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, world leaders convene at the General Assembly to address escalating conflicts, financial instability, and transformative global issues. The summit, held against the backdrop of wars, climate crises, and advancing technologies, aims to foster international......

Ice found to dissolve iron more effectively than water, study reveals

Scientists at Umeå University have discovered that ice can dissolve iron minerals more efficiently than liquid water, shedding light on why Arctic rivers are turning a rusty orange as climate change accelerates permafrost thaw. This groundbreaking research, published in the Proceedings of the National......