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Arabian desert once home to ancient lake, rivers: Study

One of the world's largest deserts was once home to a vast lake and river system, an international team revealed in research published on Wednesday. Recent research suggested...

How melting glaciers threaten water, power, communities

The melting of glaciers – a direct consequence of global warming – is accelerating, with dramatic consequences for lives and livelihoods. Glacial melting can result in nuclear pow...

Europe’s warmest March signals escalating climate crisis

Europe saw its warmest March since records began, with average temperatures climbing just above 6 degrees Celsius (42.8 degrees Fahrenheit) – 2.41 degrees Celsius higher than the 1...

Australian scientists find new marine life in Antarctica

Australian scientists have announced the collection of samples from potential new marine species during their research in East Antarctica. These findings could offer valuable insi...

Turkish ‘astronaut man’ raises water awareness with recycled costume

In Türkiye's Mersin, local shopkeeper Zeki Konuk has been making waves by wearing a unique astronaut costume crafted from recycled materials. He travels from street to street...

Landmarks go dark as millions join global Earth Hour

Iconic landmarks and city skylines around the world went dark on Saturday as millions joined Earth Hour, a global campaign by environmental group World Wildlife Fund (WWF) calling...

Green methanol could revolutionize shipping, Greenpeace says

Using green methanol to power shipping could cut carbon dioxide emissions in the sector by as much as 96%, according to a study by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) commissioned by...

2024 shatters heat records: Planet faces growing climate crisis

Last year was the hottest year on record; the top 10 hottest years were all in the past decade and planet-heating carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are at an 800,000-year hig...

Istanbul faces air quality challenges amid rising pollution

Istanbul has recently been engulfed by dense fog and worsening air quality due to high atmospheric pressure. While the mist lends the city an ethereal appearance, its impact on hea...

Climate change adds 41 days of dangerous heat around world in 2024

People around the world suffered an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year because of human-caused climate change, according to a group of scientists, who also said t...

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