Environment

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)…

China-Built Hydropower Station To Help Ease Power Shortage In E. Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN, Aug 7 (NNN-XINHUA) – China-built Turgusun hydropower plant operates at full capacity since mid-July, and will help ease the…