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Sherpur Floods: A Call for Action as Over 200 Villages are Swallowed by Water
Continuous heavy rain and flash floods have inundated over 200 villages across five upazilas in Sherpur district. Residents are facing one of the worst flood situations in 35 years....
Climate Change
South America on Fire: Wildfires Threaten Lives, Health, and the Environment
The skies of Rondônia, Brazil, once celebrated for their purity, have turned into a thick blanket of smoke. Wildfires, mainly man-made, are devastating large...
Climate Change
Record Heat Grips San Francisco and Phoenix, Posing Deadly Threats
San Francisco recorded its hottest day of 2024 on Tuesday, while Phoenix set a new heat record for 1 October. The National Weather Service...
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Inclusive Disaster Preparedness: A Call for Change
Natural disasters like floods, cyclones, and droughts create unequal risks across ecosystems and communities. Economic, social, and political factors determine who suffers most. While...
Environment
Polythene Ban Takes Effect in Supermarkets Across the Capital
The government's strict ban on polythene and polypropylene shopping bags has officially started in the capital’s supermarkets. Supermarket staff are supportive of the initiative,...
Climate Change
Swiss Glaciers Experience Significant Melt Despite Snowy Winter
Switzerland's glaciers continued to melt rapidly in 2024, despite a snowy winter, losing 2.4% of their volume in a year. The Glacier Monitoring in...
News
Tata Steel Shuts Final Blast Furnace at Port Talbot, Marking End of an Era
Tata Steel is Port Talbot plant is preparing for the shutdown of its final blast furnace, scheduled for Monday. This closure will result in...
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SpaceX Saves the Day: Astronauts Rescued After Boeing Starliner Mishap
A SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) to bring back two stranded astronauts. The capsule docked at 17:30 eastern...
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Nepal’s Devastating Flash Floods: Over 200 Lives Lost, Thousands Left Stranded
Nepal is grappling with one of the worst flash flooding events in recent history. Over the weekend, more than 200 people were killed in...
News
Hurricane Helene: A Multi-State Disaster Unfolds with Catastrophic Loss
Hurricane Helene has devastated several states, leaving nearly 100 people dead and many others missing. The storm caused severe damage, with officials describing it...
Environment
Is the End of Free Rides for Electric Vehicle Owners Near? Bridget McKenzie Thinks So!
Liberal senator Bridget McKenzie has hinted at the possibility of a Coalition government introducing road user charges for electric vehicle owners. She expressed concerns...