Climate

Prime Minister Modi highlighted that developed nations have six times higher per capita carbon emissions than India, urging fairer responsibility assessments for developing countries.

From scorching heat to sudden floods, a powerful climate phenomenon is set to test how prepared the world is for what comes next

Canadian communities are imposing moratoriums on data center projects amid environmental and cost concerns, challenging efforts to expand AI infrastructure.

The Trump administration proposed a rule reducing federal protection for US streams and wetlands, tightening criteria for water bodies covered under the Clean Water Act.

Researchers are carrying out a unique experiment in the Alps to explore whether sheep's wool, one of Switzerland's less prized natural resources, can aid as the country fights to control the melting of its glaciers.

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Tibet at a depth of 10 km as flood rescue efforts continued near the Gyirong border with Nepal.

The NPS has urged anyone with information about hikers or backpackers who may have been in the affected areas to contact investigators as officials continue their efforts to determine everyone's whereabouts.

Nepal reversed its ban on international rescue teams after diplomatic pressure over missing foreign nationals from the Bhotekoshi flash floods, allowing limited support for tunnel rescues and forensic work.

China has rejected claims that it withheld flood warnings from Nepal, calling the allegations “fake news”. Beijing said an earthquake triggered an avalanche and landslide, urging focus on rescue efforts.

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, shaking Tokyo and injuring 23 people. No tsunami threat was reported. Train services were disrupted, while nuclear facilities reported no abnormalities.

In a consumer sector note dated August 19, Macquarie analyst Avi Mehta said weather agency Skymet's latest forecast points to a weaker monsoon in August and September.

Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to hit China so far in 2026, came ashore near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at around 5:30 lm local time on August 9.