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Indonesia's Environment Ministry Inspects PT Biotek Saranatama After River Pollution Incident
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH/BPLH) is conducting an inspection of PT Biotek Saranatama following a fire at a pesticide warehouse....
Climate Change Linked to Health Risks: A Systematic Review of Evidence
A recent systematic review published in Environmental Research Letters analyzed over 200 peer-reviewed articles to evaluate the health impacts of...
Urban Heat Islands: Shaping Local Climate Patterns and Urban Planning
The recent study published in Environmental Research Letters investigates the impact of urban heat islands on local climate patterns using...
Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, are experiencing unusually warm temperatures, with recent highs around 40°F (4.5°C)....
China's Clean Energy Sector Drives Over a Third of Economic Growth in 2025
In 2025, China's clean energy sectors, notably solar power and electric vehicles, contributed to over one-third of the nation's economic growth...
2026 Winter Olympics open amid geopolitical and climate tensions
The 2026 Winter Olympics have commenced in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, amid concerns over environmental impacts and geopolitical tensions....
The Hidden Vulnerability: When Our Power Grid Fails
The failure of America's power grid could lead to widespread disruptions, impacting everything from communication to healthcare. In a matter of...
Morocco Evacuates Over 100,000 People After Severe Flooding
Moroccan authorities have evacuated over 100,000 residents from the provinces of Larache, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, and Kenitra due to severe...
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