environment

Typhoon Doksuri in China triggers heavy rainfall, submerging houses and farms

Aug 05, 2023 14:07

Footage captured on Saturday shows houses and farms submerged as a result of the heavy rainfall caused by Typhoon Doksuri in Mudanjiang City, Heilongjiang Province.
Iran providing greater access to drinking water: Report

Aug 04, 2023 04:10

The Iranian government has worked hard over the past two years to provide greater access to drinking water for citizens in towns and villages across the country, according to findings of a report.
Iran sympathizes with Algeria over wildfires

Jul 26, 2023 11:58

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan’ani has expressed his sympathy with the Algerian government and people over the losses caused by massive wildfires in the North African country.
Mediterranean gripped by wildfires, kills dozens

Jul 26, 2023 10:04

Large areas of the Mediterranean sweltered under an intense summer heatwave on Tuesday and firefighters battled to put out blazes across the region.
US under fire over its big share in climate crisis

Jul 20, 2023 10:07

The US has been leading calls to combat the global climate crisis, but Washington itself has refused to acknowledge its own share in the crisis. The United States has been the world's biggest polluter since the industrial revolution, emitting significant greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2).
Europe's sweltering summer could send tourists to cooler climes

Jul 18, 2023 08:15

Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travelers choosing cooler destinations or taking their holidays in spring or autumn to dodge the extreme heat, tourism bodies and experts predict.
Rich nations should pay for historic environmental damages: Brazilian president

Jun 23, 2023 09:10

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says rich countries must pay for environmental damage inflicted on poorer countries with their "historic debt" to the planet.
US envoy raises alarm about ‘unsustainable’ 10 billion global population in 2050

Jun 07, 2023 07:22

US climate envoy John Kerry says the world's population is projected to reach 10 billion in 2050, which he described as 'unsustainable', but declined to call on Americans to cut back on meat consumption to help preserve the environment.
Canada sends troops to assist in putting out fires in Nova Scotia

Jun 02, 2023 08:32

Canada has sent its military to the eastern province of Nova Scotia to deal with wildfires that have forced 18,000 people from their homes as unusually dry early summer weather has caused fires throughout the country.
Hirmand water rights: Iran reserves right to act against Afghan declaration

May 19, 2023 10:12

Iran says it reserves the right to act against Afghanistan’s “unacceptable” non-adherence to a treaty on Iran’s water rights of the border river of Hirmand.