Cuba’s ‘Spider Man’ Giraldo Alayón GarcÃa Passes Away at 24
HAVANA: Giraldo Alayón GarcÃa, renowned as Cuba’s ‘Spider Man’ for his extraordinary work in wildlife conservation, died on September 24 at the age of...
Environment
Study Reveals Australia Faces $855 Billion Economic Loss from Rising Seas
CANBERRA: A recent study warns that Australia could incur economic losses totaling $855 billion due to rising sea levels, a consequence of climate change....
NASA Explores Scottish Highlands to Uncover Mars-Like Ancient Rocks
LONDON: NASA is venturing into the Scottish Highlands to investigate ancient rocks at Clachtoll, which exhibit striking similarities to those found on Mars. This...
Indonesian Haze Disrupts Life in Malaysia and Singapore Amid Legal Challenges
KUALA LUMPUR: Haze from Indonesian wildfires has enveloped Malaysia and Singapore for over a month, leading to school closures and a surge in respiratory...
Endangered Dolphins Thrive in Bangladesh River Despite Severe Pollution
DHAKA: Endangered dolphins continue to survive in the polluted waters of the Buriganga River in Bangladesh, a waterway deemed ‘not livable’ for fish due...
Polar Oceans Face Rapid Transformation as Climate Change Melts Ice Habitats
PARIS: Climate change is dramatically reshaping polar oceans, with Arctic waters warming at an alarming rate and sea ice habitats diminishing, according to the...
Indonesia’s New Peatland Agency Faces Scrutiny Over Future Actions
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s newly established peatland agency is under scrutiny as it prepares to tackle the nation’s critical environmental challenges. Announced last month, the agency...
Lahore Faces Severe Ozone Pollution Amid Climate Change Crisis
LAHORE: A recent analysis by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) has identified Lahore as one of the cities with ‘extremely poor’...
Myanmar’s Polluting Mines Supply China via Thai Companies Amid Environmental Concerns
YANGON: Myanmar’s mining sector, notorious for its environmental degradation, is reportedly selling its resources to China through intermediaries in Thailand, raising alarms about the...
Swiss Glaciers Experience Severe Ice Loss, Endangering Water Supplies
GENEVA: Swiss glaciers have faced a catastrophic year of ice loss, raising alarms about the future of water supplies in the region. Scientists attribute...