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Olongapo solar project sparks environmental, IP rights concerns

OLONGAPO CITY—An environmental investigative mission conducted by scientists, engineers, church groups, and indigenous Filipino advocates has raised concerns over the proposed expansion of the Olongapo Solar Power Project, warning of…

Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern France

Nearly 1,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft battled a fast-moving wildfire in southern France on Tuesday after flames tore through 1,700 hectares in just a few hours, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. Authorities warned the…

Erratic weather persists across Europe, fueling fires in Spain and France and hail in the Balkans

Europe is the fastest-warming continent and scientists say climate change is increasing the intensity of heat waves, droughts and wildfires, while also creating destructive storms.

With Skyroot rocket launch, Indian space industry crosses a milestone

Hong Kong already surpasses July rainfall in just 20 days – why?

Hong Kong’s rainfall so far this month has already surpassed typical levels for July by 23 per cent, a review of Observatory data shows, with a meteorologist warning the city will experience more extreme downpours due to global warming…

NZ off track for climate targets, watchdog warns, despite PM’s claim we are

The Climate Change Commission says emission reductions must double within two years to hit domestic climate goals.

$30m biochar facility could help replace coal at Rio Tinto refineries

Rio Tinto has signed an agreement with an Australian company for a biochar product that could help replace coal used in its emissions-intensive Queensland refineries.

Indonesia advances 93 hydrogen projects worth US$2 billion

The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry revealed 93 hydrogen ecosystem development initiatives currently ...

Hundreds flee as wildfire rips through southern France

Around 950 firefighters and multiple aircraft fought the blaze, which spread rapidly despite weakening winds.

New Zealand now at risk of missing all its climate targets, Climate Commission warns

And time to get back on track is running out, the Climate Change Commission warns.

NZ at risk of missing all its climate targets - Climate Change Commission

"The time available to correct course is now short," a new report says.

Drone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire

A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it.