Heatwave kills almost 700 in Pakistan
RT.com reports on a deadly heatwave currently afflicting Pakistan: A three-day heatwave in Pakistan has killed nearly 700 people, primarily…
Many of Europe’s species have unfavourable conservation status
The (EU) Parliament Magazine reports on a recent assessment of the state of Europe's biodiversity: Nature policy works when implemented…
North Korea reports worst drought in 100 years
Reuters echoes reports of a drought in North Korea by its state news agency: North Korea said on Tuesday it…
Pollution a concern for Chile’s Copa America
Yahoo! News reports on concerns over levels of pollution in the Chilean host cities of Santiago and Temuco, as the…
Current mobile phone contracts damaging the environment
Scienceblog.com reports on the waste being caused by frequent upgrading and non-recycling of mobile phones: Research published today in the…
No peaceful end in sight for Ukraine, according to analysts
The Moscow Times comments on the continuation of hostilities in Ukraine: Diplomacy will be essential to ending the ongoing Ukraine…
Storm Hits Northern Colorado
The Virginia Gazette reports on the aftermath of a storm system that hit northern Colorado: Residents and authorities surveyed the…
India’s annual farm output is down this year, with fears of drought
The Economic Times of India reports on challenges facing India's agricultural economy: India's farm sector shrank for the first time…
South Korea has its first two deaths from MERS
The BBC reports on South Korea's first fatalities from MERS and the measures being taken to limit the spread of…
At least 22 killed in Pakistan bus attack
Sky News Australia reports on an attack on 2 coaches in Pakistan: Unidentified gunmen have stormed two passenger coaches in…