Nearly 9,500 people die each year in London because of air pollution, according to study
The Guardian reports on the findings of a study into the amount of deaths caused by air pollution in London:…
Heatwaves in northern hemisphere becoming more frequent, says WMO
RTCC.org reports on the World Meteorological Organisation's observation of an increase in the frequency of heatwaves in the northern hemisphere:…
Flooding in Illinois Leads to Loss of Thousands of Acres of Crops
Wsiltv.com reports on crop loss due to flooding in parts of the US: "Heavy rains have plagued farmers across the…
Suicide bomber strikes market in Afghanistan
The Washington Post reports on a suicide attack in Afghanistan: "A suicide blast tore through a crowded market in northwestern…
Understanding biodiversity loss requires global perspective
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reports on the state of biodiversity in the world: More than 1,500 animals and…
Arbitration court to issue ruling on maritime territory row before end of the year
Business World Online reports on moves by the Permanent Court of Arbitration to resolve the maritime territory dispute between China…
More than 4 million refugees have fled Syria’s civil war
The L.A. Times reports on the number of Syrian refugees who have fled abroad due to the civil war: With…
Canada’s Beaufort Sea acidifying fastest in the world according to new study
Macleans.ca reports on the findings of a new study into ocean acidification: Research suggests Canada’s Beaufort Sea is becoming acidic…
Caribbean faces worsening drought
The Star Tribune reports on a drought affecting the Caribbean: The worst drought in five years is creeping across the…
Dutch Court Ruling On Climate Change Could Have A Global Impact
NPR.org reports on a ruling made against the Dutch government in regard to tackling climate change: In a ruling that…