Environment

20 People Likely Missing From Central Japan Mudslide: Local Authorities

TOKYO, Jul 3 (NNN-NHK) – Torrential rain caused a large mudslide in Atami city of Shizuoka Prefecture, in central Japan…

6.1-Magnitude Quake Hits Fiji Region: USGS

NEW YORK, Jul 3 (NNN-XINHUA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1, jolted Fiji region at 20:14:38 GMT on…

Malaysia Not Affected By Heatwave In US, Canada

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia will not be affected by the current heatwave in Canada and the Pacific…

Pakistan’s President House Shifts To Green Energy With Installation Of Solar System

ISLAMABAD, Jul 1 (NNN-APP) – A ceremony to convert power supply of the President House of Pakistan to green energy…

Enrique Intensifies Into Category 1 Hurricane, Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast

MEXICO CITY, Jun 27 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Tropical storm Enrique, intensified into a Category 1 hurricane yesterday, off the coast…

More Dead Turtles, Dolphins, Whales Wash Ashore In Sri Lanka Following X-Press Pearl Burning

COLOMBO, Jun 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) – A total of 118 turtles, 17 dolphins and four whales have died, and washed ashore…

Japan’s Aged Mihama Nuke Plant Goes Online Despite 40-Year Limit, Local Fears

TOKYO, Jun 25 (NNN-NHK) – An aging nuclear reactor in Fukui Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, was controversially…

Malaysia Focusing On Increasing Renewable Energy Capacity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia is focusing on its power generation plan with a target of 31 per…

New Australian Deputy PM Adds Uncertainty To 2050 Net Zero Emissions Target

CANBERRA, Jun 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The Australian government says, net zero emissions by 2050 remains its preference, but the new…

IFC To Support Uzbekistan To Modernise Its Chemical Industry

TASHKENT, Jun 22 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Uzbekistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), signed a cooperation agreement, to attract investment in…