Libya floods: why cash is the best way to help get humanitarian aid to people affected by disasters
Sep 18, 2023 05:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
The heavy rainfall that hit Libya during Storm Daniel caused two dams and four bridges to collapse in the coastal city of Derna, submerging most of the city in floodwater and claiming thousands of lives. As you watch...
How weather 'blocks' have triggered more extreme heatwaves and floods across Europe
Sep 18, 2023 05:54 am UTC| Nature
On several occasions this summer, Europes weather seemed to get itself stuck, leading to prolonged heatwaves and floods. In the UK, a long hot and dry spell throughout May and June gave way to a similarly persistent cool...
Libya dam collapse happened because of bad management, not bad weather
Sep 18, 2023 05:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
More than 11,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands are missing following the catastrophic dam collapse in the eastern Libyan city of Derna on 12 September. The dam collapse came after an extreme storm, Storm...
Samsung C&T Renewables Forges Key Partnership with Sunraycer for Massive Texas Solar-ESS Project
Sep 15, 2023 09:40 am UTC| Economy Nature Business
Samsung CT Renewables has entered a groundbreaking alliance with Sunraycer Renewables, targeting a 3GW solar and energy storage system (ESS) endeavor in Texas. While exact financial terms remain private, the initiative...
Mars Unveils Net Zero Roadmap with $1 Billion Investment Pledge by 2025
Sep 15, 2023 09:06 am UTC| Economy Nature Business
Mars, a global confectionery and pet care leader, unveils its Mars Net Zero Roadmap. With an ambitious plan to achieve zero emissions, Mars solidifies its commitment with a $1 billion investment. This visionary roadmap...
Global Coffee Firms Struggle with EU's New Deforestation-Linked Import Laws
Sep 15, 2023 05:56 am UTC| Economy Life Nature Business
European Unions groundbreaking legislation against deforestation-linked goods sees global coffee giants unprepared. The report warns of potential detrimental impacts on vulnerable small-scale farmers, emphasizing...
Coca-Cola Set for Packaging Revamp in 2024: Attached Caps for European Bottles
Sep 14, 2023 07:47 am UTC| Nature Business Life
Coca-Cola announces a packaging redesign, attaching bottle caps to its plastic bottles, ensuring complete recyclability in European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and others, addressing a key...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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