Environment

Turkey’s Flash Floods Death Toll Rises To 77

ANKARA, Aug 18 (NNN-ANADOLU) – The death toll of Turkey’s devastating flash floods rose to 77 yesterday, as emergency crews…

Torrential Rain Continues In Japan, 1.42 Million People Under Highest Level Of Alert

TOKYO, Aug 15 (NNN-NHK) – As torrential rain continued in wide areas of Japan yesterday, the highest level of alert…

Indonesia Introduces Solar Power Programme Into Universities To Cultivate Future Talents

JAKARTA, Aug 14 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Indonesian government launched the Solar Power Initiative Movement Programme, to universities across the country,…

5.7-Magnitude Quake Rattles Philippines

MANILA, Aug 14 (NNN-PNA) – An offshore earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.7, struck Batangas province, south of Manila,…

Heavy Rain Pummels Western, Southwestern Japan, Leaving One Dead

TOKYO, Aug 13 (NNN-NHK) – Heavy rain struck western and southwestern Japan today, leaving one person dead and at least…

India Achieves Milestone Of 100 GW Installed Renewable Energy Capacity

NEW DELHI, Aug 13 (NNN-PTI) – The total installed renewable energy capacity in India, excluding large hydro, crossed the milestone…

Strong Quake Strikes Philippines, No Tsunami Threat

MANILA, Aug 12 (NNN-PNA) – An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck off the southeast coast of the Philippines early today,…

China Becoming Greener Faster Than Any Other Country, Says BBC

LONDON, Aug 10 (NNN-XINHUA) – China is leading the world in transitioning to a clean energy future, and its manufacturing…

Mongolia’s Capital Experiences Severe Air Pollution Due To Siberian Wildfires

ULAN BATOR, Aug 9 (NNN-XINHUA) – Air quality in the Mongolian capital city of Ulan Bator has been deteriorating dramatically,…

Africa needs to spend US$15.7 billion on refineries to curb emissions

Africa’s overall energy consumption is set to increase at twice the pace of the global average ABIDJAN, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES)…