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The Iran war might have cost Donald Trump the midterm elections, but it has helped EV sales boom and strengthened the case for electrification, as the costs of solar and batteries plummet.
A feeding station found near a national park sparked "outrage" and calls for stricter pet cat containment laws.
As United Nations climate change talks commence in Türkiye, Australia's position as a climate leader will be tested.
Labor and Liberal apparatchiks are using the November 28 election as an important opportunity to learn what works, and what doesn’t, in this new political climate.
8 November 2026, posted by Eric Zuesse. (All of my recent articles can be seen here.) https://jehadmalaka.substack.com/p/gazas-winter-a-war-without-end-and “Gaza’s Winter: A War Without End and Shelters That Offer No Protection: As flash floods sweep through refugee camps, a single storm exposes the catastrophic rea…
NEWLY appointed Public Works Secretary Giovanni Lopez will inspect on Monday a flood mitigation structure in Calumpit, Bulacan.
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) conferred the 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards to eight local government units that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovative governance in fostering a business-friendly environment.
Officials stated that 91,000 new tents, waterproof tarps, and 9,000 truckloads of clothing and blankets were among the equipment delivered to Gaza to offset the flood damage.
Lesson for teenagers included how cattle’s methane emissions contribute to climate crisis, but it was then scrappedA beef industry-funded effort to teach teenagers about cattle’s climate impact was quietly scrapped following backlash from some ranchers, who disputed the premise that cows contribute to global heating…
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Helicopter battling Indonesian wildfires crashed into a river on Sunday as it scooped water, an official told AFP, with two crew members rescued and one still missing.
Howard Loosemore, alongside a few talented photographer friends, spent 15 years capturing every Australian fairywren species and plumage in vivid detail that’s been published in a new book about the small and colourful lives of fairywrens Continue reading...
Could One Big Cold Snap Torch Hedge Funds' Record US NatGas Shorts Meteorologists are tracking a potential cold blast across the eastern half of the Lower 48 next week, just as hedge funds' short-only positions in US natural gas futures have surged to record highs. That crowded bearish positioning leaves the market …
High-stakes talks involving 190 countries begin on Monday as world grapples with El Niño supercharged by fossil fuelsThe Cop31 summit must produce progress, “a tangible outcome ... that people can see is real”, its host has said as scores of world leaders and representatives of close to 190 countries gather in Turke…
Ineos is driving exports with potentially far-reaching environmental and social repercussions“My children started getting sick,” says Lois Bower-Bjornson, a campaigner at the Clean Air Council in Washington County, Pennsylvania.“My oldest son had rashes all over his body. His ears, his eyelids, everywhere. My younge…
Water Authority spokesperson Itay Dudi said approximately 20 millimeters of rain fell over the lake during the weekend, while the flow of the Jordan River stood at six cubic meters per second.
Bold moves on nuclear, renewable, electric vehicles and other low-carbon sources boost energy security and affordability
Delegates from more than 190 countries are gathering in Turkey for climate talks, but the US will be absentAs the planet faces unprecedented human-caused global heating, heads of government are meeting for the next fortnight for the latest round of climate talks. We ask why it matters and what is likely to be achiev…
What are the relationships and dominant interests in play, as the summit kicks off after a bitter row over its hosting?Hosting Cop was a key pledge from Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese in 2021, while in opposition, before his successful election campaign. But arcane rules meant the country had to wait i…
Joe Burrow and the Bengals fly into Madrid on a three-game win streak, hoping to contain Bijan Robinson and the Falcons.
Flash floods devastate Kurdistan region, while displaced Palestinians in Gaza face another night of inundated camps with little means of protection
Civil Defence reports over 1,500 emergency calls as thousands of tents and shelters destroyed after heavy rains.
Temperatures in Hong Kong are forecast to plunge to as low as 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, a further drop from an earlier prediction, as a cold front is expected to hit the city early this week. The Hong Kong Observatory on Sunday revised its forecast for the coming week, saying it expected an inte…
MPs, local authorities, lawyers, schools and more are receiving floods of grievances, requests and legal challenges, often complex to read and respond to“It started as a trickle in 2024 and now it’s an onslaught.” Hollie Wickens, a senior caseworker in a Labour MP’s office, is explaining the daily reality of dealing…
THE Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-Pagasa) officially launched on October 14, 2026 its newest tools and facility at its station in Brgy. Igpit, Digos City, Davao del Sur.
Farmers face big drop in production from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño eventBanana producers in Latin America are calling for better pay to help cope with the impact of the climate crisis, as they face big drops in production resulting from extreme weather during this year’s super El Niño event.Hi…
SEVENTEEN years after the enactment of the Climate Change Act of 2009, Senator Loren Legarda is calling for a climate action — one that goes beyond surviving disasters and enables Filipinos to build livelihoods, secure food and water supplies, and pursue better opportunities.
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Mumbai facility is part of Reliance Industries, owner of world’s biggest oil refinery and funder of controversial mega-zooThe Prince of Wales’s Earthshot prize will host its forthcoming annual awards ceremony at a venue owned by the billionaire Ambani family conglomerate, drawing criticism from conservationists over…
BIODIVERSITY is easy to overlook until the systems it supports begin to fail. The food on our tables, the water we depend on, the livelihoods built around farms and fisheries, and even industries such as tourism are all connected to it.
Through local folklore and the story of a century-old narra tree, the award-winning Bohol film asks how much of the environment humanity is willing to lose in the name of change
Hong Kong must focus on the “practical work” of building a safe and convenient environment and reassuring the international community amid criticism of its legal system, the justice minister has said, after 10 countries issued a joint statement decrying the latest jail sentence handed to opposition activist Joshua W…
For most of his life, Osman Uki lived in a world dictated by the sun, relying on kerosene and leftover cooking oil to light his home in a remote indigenous village in Malaysia. That changed in April when solar power finally reached Kampung Bertang in the state of Pahang, allowing families to power electric lights, r…
Cooking and bathing became difficult when taps ran dry in Batam, an Indonesian island where residents are protesting against data centres springing up to power the global artificial intelligence boom. The area had suffered a “long drought” caused by low rainfall, the local water utility operator said, as a strong El…
This article was first published on November 9, 2006. Margaret Chan wins WHO race in coup for China, HK by Mary Ann Benitez Hong Kong’s former director of health Margaret Chan Fung Fu-chun made history yesterday (November 8, 2006) when she was nominated World Health Organisation director-general in a resounding vict…
Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hotham all recorded falls, along with Kunanyi/Mount Wellington in TasmaniaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSnow has fallen across parts of NSW, Victoria and Tasmania as an unseasonal cold blast whips through Australia’s south-east.Thredbo, Perisher and Mount Hoth…
South Korea is reviewing whether to extend its label-free requirement for domestically produced bottled mineral water to imports. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment recently met with bottled water importers to seek feedback on whether they could switch to bottles without wraparound plastic labels, accor…
The Queensland senator says it is important to take measures to reduce emissions where the country can afford it.
Long before Moe Harukawa was killed, she lived in fear. The 21-year-old shop assistant had reported her ex-boyfriend to police and a court had ordered him to stay away from her. Yet weeks later, Taiki Hirokawa, 26, walked into Harukawa’s workplace – a packed Pokemon store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district – and stabbed …
Broadcaster Percy Bishop was treated as a hero by his community and political leaders after his radio marathon during Cyclone Narelle in March. But it's left him with concerns about connectivity in remote NT.
Oscar Piastri fell foul to a rookie’s mistake as his teammate Lando Norris handed McLaren their third consecutive pole in Brazil in treacherous weather.
As this popular lagoon dries out, residents are questioning whether current water allocation policies in Tasmania are doing enough to protect the environment.
Oscar Piastri will start the race in 10th spot after a calamitous wet-weather qualifying session shook up the grid in São Paulo.
According to Israel Meteorological Service data, the weather station in Kadima recorded 117 mm of rain within just an hour and a quarter, an extraordinary volume marking a record for the Sharon area.
Ahead of Cop31, climate change minister dismisses concerns about whether Australia as a major producer can keep the world moving away from fossil fuelsListen to the podcast: Chris Bowen on how he’ll reach consensus at Cop31Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAustral…
Instead of concentrating on fossil fuel reduction targets, next week’s climate talks will aim to ramp up electrification.
IN EVERY garment it creates, Bayo Manila Inc. stays equally mindful of its responsibility to the environment and the communities it serves.
THE Climate Change Commission (CCC), along with the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Philippines, outlined a national plan for climate-related loss and damage.
For Charls Lee Ibañes, birdwatching is more than a passion. It is a way of understanding his homeland, preserving its natural heritage and encouraging others to protect the environment.
CEBU CITY — The devastation left by Typhoon Tino in 2025 has prompted Cebu City to reassess how it monitors floods, mobilizes rescuers and evacuates residents, with officials now considering technology that could provide earlier warnings to vulnerable communities.
‘We do not want to die from the cold’: Gaza families struggle as rain floods shelters Submitted by Ahmed Dremly on Sat, 11/07/2026 - 12:48 With tarpaulins failing and damaged buildings at risk of collapse, families say they have nowhere safe to escape the rain and cold A woman walks through rainwater near tents shel…
