climate change
In photos: Growing algae bloom in Arabian Sea tied to climate change
Environment
March 15, 2017
In photos: Growing algae bloom in Arabian Sea tied to climate change
The Gulf of Oman turns green twice a year, when an algae bloom the size of Mexico spreads across the…
In race to curb climate change, cities outpace governments
Environment
March 13, 2017
In race to curb climate change, cities outpace governments
Cities from Oslo to Sydney are setting goals to curb climate change that exceed national targets, causing tensions with central…
Dubai’s bid to cash in on climate change
Middle East
February 22, 2017
Dubai’s bid to cash in on climate change
At the 5th World Government Summit in Dubai, the government set out a bold vision for how adapting to climate…
US will change course on climate policy: Trump official
Environment
January 30, 2017
US will change course on climate policy: Trump official
The United States will switch course on climate change and pull out of a global pact to cut emissions, said…
‘Tipping points’ keep Climate Change scientists bedeviled
Environment
January 19, 2017
‘Tipping points’ keep Climate Change scientists bedeviled
Of the many things keeping climate scientists awake at night, tipping points may be the scariest. You can't see them…
Climate change to affect water availability in Egypt: former minister
Egypt
December 8, 2016
Climate change to affect water availability in Egypt: former minister
Ayman Farid Abu Hadid, former Minister of Agriculture, said the increase of temperature by one degree Celsius will affect the…
Sanctions threaten Iran climate efforts: vice president
Environment
October 30, 2016
Sanctions threaten Iran climate efforts: vice president
Iran's vice president and environment chief, Massoumeh Ebtekar, has told AFP that the West's failure to fully implement the nuclear…
Nearly 200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases
Environment
October 16, 2016
Nearly 200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases
Nearly 200 nations hammered out a legally binding deal to cut back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air…
Done deal: Paris climate pact to enter into force
Environment
October 7, 2016
Done deal: Paris climate pact to enter into force
A hard-fought climate rescue pact concluded last December in the French capital will enter into legal force next month, earlier…
Forest fires and logging threaten India’s progress on climate goals
World
June 7, 2016
Forest fires and logging threaten India’s progress on climate goals
Since the end of April, fires in parts of India's northern states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have destroyed or…