Climate Change
Italian minister says one of the sticking points was phasing out coal power, which most countries wanted to achieve by 2025.
Updated 24 Jul, 2021 10:04am
Experts say the number of heatwaves are only likely to rise in the Pacific Northwest, normally known for cool, rainy weather.
Published 02 Jul, 2021 07:29pm
“The worst is yet to come, affecting our children’s and grandchildren’s lives much more than our own," report says.
Updated 24 Jun, 2021 09:12am
Says millions of saplings could be planted every year under the scheme which would prove to be a valuable asset for the future.
Updated 10 Jun, 2021 07:28pm
British PM, UN official praise tree tsunami project; UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to help create jobs.
Updated 06 Jun, 2021 10:22am
“Climate change is not something in the distant future,” researcher says.
Updated 01 Jun, 2021 09:22am
South Korea is seeking a bigger role in the global initiative to go green.
Updated 31 May, 2021 09:12am
It is the latest in a series of large ice blocks to dislodge in a region acutely vulnerable to climate change.
Updated 21 May, 2021 09:30am
New report estimates that by 2030 around 400m people would be living in poorly prepared cities.
Updated 13 May, 2021 07:46am
In letter by John Kerry, SAPM on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam has been invited to be a distinguished speaker at the summit.
Updated 20 Apr, 2021 07:04am
Copernicus Climate Change Service says during the year temperatures were on average 1.25°C higher than in pre-industrial times.
Updated 09 Jan, 2021 07:30am
Pakistan has taken a bold step towards a coal-free future.
Published 13 Dec, 2020 08:26am
The commitments made in Paris in 2015 were “far from enough” to limit temperature rises to 1.5 degrees Celsius, he says.
Updated 13 Dec, 2020 10:06am
While Trump has cast doubts on climate scientists and exited Paris Agreement, Biden has promised to do the opposite.
Published 01 Nov, 2020 10:39pm
Excessive consumption has left little room in the world’s “carbon budget” for poorer countries to grow.
Updated 22 Sep, 2020 10:24am
Since 1970 close to 70pc of wild animals, birds and fish have vanished, according to a WWF assessment.
Updated 16 Sep, 2020 10:15am
Changing weather patterns and a lack of support from forestry departments mean the future is uncertain for nomadic pastoralists.
Updated 10 Sep, 2020 01:13pm
Policymakers must understand that urban floods are not discrete, bounded events and the impact is not limited to inundation.
Updated 17 Sep, 2020 09:49pm
Ice shelves serve as dams to prevent much of the continent’s snow and ice from flowing toward the ocean.
Updated 27 Aug, 2020 10:32am
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of more lightning in the next 48 hours.
Published 05 Jul, 2020 07:43pm
A new documentary highlights the various issues that are undermining Pakistan’s fight for clean air.
Published 13 Jun, 2020 01:35pm
Farmers in recent times have faced increasing aridity, more erratic rains, and unpredictable energy shortages.
Updated 27 May, 2020 08:27am
With heat-trapping gas levels inching back towards normal, the brief pollution break will likely be a drop in the ocean.
Updated 20 May, 2020 08:51am
“The average temperature for the 12 months to April 2020 is close to 1.3C above the pre-industrial level.”
Updated 06 May, 2020 09:22am
The huge melt is due to warm temperatures as well as atmospheric circulation patterns.
Updated 16 Apr, 2020 08:44am
Pakistan’s policies will have to be framed, communicated and implemented within the context of these threats.
Published 29 Jan, 2020 07:22am
With environment and climate risks topping the list, the next decade is being dubbed as “the decade of sustainability”.
Updated 26 Jan, 2020 09:46am
US treasury secretary advises studying economics after Swedish teen demands an immediate halt to fossil fuel investment.
Published 23 Jan, 2020 10:06pm
Swedish teenage activist says "basically nothing has been done" to fight climate change.
Updated 21 Jan, 2020 06:46pm
Climate activists march towards Davos carrying banners including “Let's ignore the Donalds and listen to the Gretas”.
Published 19 Jan, 2020 10:50pm
