Hainan Province plans to expand low-carbon technologies by leveraging the zero carbon demonstration zone experience from the Boao Forum for Asia, aiming to improve green building standards, urban greening, and supply chains under China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), with pilot projects in Haikou and Sanya.
Nepal's Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary announced a request for $20 million from the UN's Loss and Damage Fund following floods and landslides that killed over 1,400 people. The government is demanding climate justice, citing Nepal's minimal global emissions.
In Mississippi, Woodside Wildlife Rescue teaches orphaned raccoons skills to survive in the wild, such as finding food, avoiding predators and swimming. Over the course of a year, the shelter accepted 76 cubs, and after six months of training, they are released into the forest with a “release” ceremony.
Enpa is following the case of a female wolf captured in the countryside between Rutigliano and Noicattaro after the attacks against two children which occurred on 4 and 15 August. The association calls for the animal's release, arguing that the attacks were attributed to a male wolf and that the detention of a particularly protected species such as the wolf requires a specific and compelling reason, which is currently missing.
The General Directorate of Meteorology warned of heavy rain and wind for the Marmara, Black Sea and Aegean regions. While a yellow code warning has been issued for 14 provinces, temperatures are expected to drop by 6-8 degrees and storms are expected to be effective in Istanbul.
WHO and WMO officials stated that El Nino poses serious risks to health with record temperatures and extreme weather events. Experts warned that disease risks may increase and called on governments to prepare.
The Sihaiping Migratory Bird Protection and Monitoring Station in Lanshan County, Yongzhou, Hunan, launched an intelligent radar monitoring system in September. It replaces manual observation with 24-hour airspace scanning to achieve accurate data collection and protection of migratory birds passing through the East Asia-Australasia Flyway, marking the "Millennium Birdway" monitoring entering the intelligent era.
A new study shows a significant increase in the contamination of Austrian groundwater with the toxic trifluoroacetic acid (TFA). The concentrations have doubled on average, with scientists suspecting pesticides are the cause.
New research from the University of Melbourne reveals that tropical regions will remain disproportionately affected by climate change even if global emissions reach net zero. A separate UN report highlights the resulting increased risk of statelessness for vulnerable populations.
NTV Meteorology Editor Dilek Çalışkan stated that the rainy system coming over the Balkans will cause floods and flood risks in Istanbul. Tomorrow, temperatures are expected to drop to 15 degrees and 80 kilograms of precipitation per square meter.
Experts point out the unequal effects of the climate crisis on the poor, children and outdoor workers, and emphasize that the energy transition should be carried out with fair planning in a way that protects coal workers and local economies.
In the village of Zahal, Irkutsk region, a state of emergency has been declared due to an outbreak of contagious dermatitis nodosa in livestock. Two foci of the disease were discovered, one of which was localized. Mass vaccination of animals is carried out in the region.
The five provinces of Qinghai, Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Gansu issued the "Action Declaration for the Protection of Wild Cordyceps Sinensis Resources in the Five Provinces and Regions" in Xining, clarifying five red lines, aiming to protect the alpine meadow ecology of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and wild Cordyceps sinensis resources, standardize market transactions, and balance ecology and people's livelihood.
Panzhihua City in Sichuan has spent ten years successfully improving the ecological environment of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River through measures such as mine restoration, wetland management, and fishing ban protection. The former tailings pond has been transformed into a sea of flowers scenic spot, the deserted beach has been transformed into a place for internet celebrities to check in, and the water quality has continued to be excellent, realizing the green transformation of a resource-based industrial city.
A 25 meter automated barrier to intercept floating waste has been inaugurated on the Po di Gnocca. The system, powered by solar energy and based on AI, is part of the European INSPIRE project to protect the river ecosystem from plastic.
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality AKOM issued a heavy downpour warning in Istanbul due to the cool and rainy weather coming from the Balkans. 7 thousand 38 personnel and 2 thousand 137 vehicles were put on alert for the rains that are expected to last until Wednesday night.
The effects of climate change on food security and the need for global financing were discussed in AA's COP31 file. Prof. Dr. Murat Türkeş drew attention to the regional risks in Türkiye and the financing requirement of trillions of dollars.
The CGE placed São Paulo on alert for flooding due to the arrival of a cold front. There are forecasts of storms, strong winds and a drastic drop in temperatures, as well as impacts on flights at Viracopos Airport.
Six colorful ibises, a national first-level protected wild animal, were recently observed in a lotus pond wetland in Lianjiang, Zhanjiang, Guangdong, setting a local record for the highest number of single observations. Experts believe that this is due to the continued advancement of local wetland ecological restoration and protection work, which provides a high-quality habitat for rare birds.
Tropical depression TD29 continues to intensify and will become a mild typhoon "Shuliki" as soon as tomorrow. The Central Meteorological Administration stated that this Friday and Saturday are key turning points in the path. If the Pacific high pressure becomes stronger, it may approach Taiwan, which will affect Taiwan's weather on Monday and Tuesday next week, and there will still be great uncertainty.
In response to the impact of a total ban on feeding pigs with food waste starting next year, the Environmental Management Agency of the Ministry of Environment led various county and city environmental protection units to visit Hongqiao Environmental Protection Technology Company in Guanyin District, Taoyuan on the 22nd to learn about the rapid conversion of food waste into organic fertilizers and low-carbon production technology, and to seek solutions for the diversified decontamination of food waste in the future.
The General Directorate of Meteorology issued a storm warning for the Central Black Sea and Western Mediterranean regions, which is expected to be effective tomorrow. It is estimated that the wind will blow at strength 6 to 8.
According to a Greenpeace report, Nvidia's indirect emissions have increased by 725% since 2020. The report emphasized that the company's claims about its environmental impact are misleading.
