Global Warming

Norway buys stake in world’s second-largest offshore wind farm

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund spends $1.6B for a 50 percent stake in Borssele 1 and 2 wind farms located in North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands. Farm is capable of generating 752 megawatts of renewable energy.

What is behind Russia's military build-up in the Arctic Circle?

Moscow has increased its military activities in their far north region, testing weapons with nuclear capabilities. Meanwhile, climate change continues to melt the walls of ice and the natural defences of the Russian north.

Japan's national 'sakura' flower blooms early amid warming temperatures

On average, Tokyo's cherry trees reach full bloom on April 2. This year, the capital's cherry blossom peaked on March 22, a day slower than the earliest logged in 2002.

Cities worldwide switch off lights to mark Earth Hour

This year's 15th edition of Earth Hour highlighted the link between the destruction of the natural world and the increasing incidence of diseases, such as Covid-19.

Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate crisis talks

US President Joe Biden includes Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration.

Russia witnessed record-high average temperatures in 2020

Local weather monitoring institute Rosgidromet predicts the country will see above-average temperatures in the spring, with dry weather in Siberia leading to more forest fires this year.

Climate change could cut 63 countries' credit ratings by 2030 – study

UK study looked at how the negative impact of rising temperatures, sea levels and other climate change effects impact countries' economies and finances.

Japan mourns victims of 2011 earthquake, nuclear disaster

Japan marks 10 year anniversary of the powerful earthquake, deadly tsunami and nuclear meltdown at Fukushima that traumatised the nation and killed nearly 20,000 people.

Climate change study shows coastal airports are at high risk of flooding

The study shows that a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius, which is consistent with the Paris Agreement, will eventually lead to hundreds of coastal airports going below mean sea level and hundreds more at risk of severe flooding.

Australian firefighters battle home-destroying bushfire in Perth

More than 200 firefighters have been battling the flames as weather officials warned climate conditions were unlikely to bring quick relief.

Biden issues executive orders to undo several Trump policies

Hours after his inauguration, President Joe Biden has signed a series of executive orders to keep the US in the WHO, end the entry ban from mostly Muslim-majority countries, bolster environmental protections and strengthen the fight against Covid-19.

French court to hear landmark case over climate inaction

The French case is part of a mounting push by climate campaigners across the world to hold states responsible for ecological damage blamed on climate change.