climate crisis

Syed Murad Ali Shah proposes Huawei partnership for Karachi flood warning system

The provincial government plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Huawei at the Sindh Investment and Trade Conference in Shanghai this week.

Rain disrupts electricity supply across six districts in Peshawar region

PESCO teams are working to restore power to dozens of feeders as heavy rainfall impacts the infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Global land carbon sink rebounds in 2025 as atmospheric CO2 growth slows

The recovery was driven by growth in tropical forests as plants regained carbon uptake capacity after a period of extreme weather and fires.

Sindh government proposes $9.15 million floating agriculture project for flood resilience

The initiative seeks to secure food supplies and provide training to thousands of farmers in waterlogged regions by 2029.

Pakistan faces EU carbon levy risks following $30 billion flood losses

Rain-wind thunderstorms expected across Kashmir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on Tuesday

While most of the country remains dry, residents in Sindh and Balochistan can expect mainly hot weather during the daytime.

Punjab EPA deploys 67 units to combat stubble burning hotspots

The initiative uses drones and fire-anomaly detection to curb air pollution during the upcoming smog season.

Tom Cruise stars in Digger, a film predicting a major 2026 flop

The plot includes an oil rig explosion that dislodges an iceberg the size of Maryland heading toward Europe.

Super El Niño event forecasts drought, climate shifts, and temperature records

Experts warn that the combination of this strong El Niño and global warming heightens risks of major ecosystem disruptions.

Used smartphones dominate Pakistan's mobile phone imports in September

Used smartphones made up nearly 82 percent of all fully built phones imported in September.

High court invalidates MACH Energy's Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion approval

The ruling found the commission failed to consider minimising scope 3 emissions from the mine.

New Zealand greenhouse gas levels hit record highs; report warns of severe climate risks

The latest assessment details significant temperature increases and substantial glacier melt, impacting the nation's environment.

Southern California records extreme heatwave with 106F high on Monday

Extreme heat warnings remain active across the coast, impacting daily life and requiring residents to take precautions.

EPA Punjab urges Lahore schools to promote carpooling to curb air pollution

Authorities suggest shared transport is key to easing traffic congestion and lowering harmful emissions in urban areas.

Albanese stresses Pacific voices must guide climate action at Tuvalu visit

Two leaders from Timor-Leste and Mauritius traveled to Tuvalu from beyond the Pacific.

UN pre-COP talks open in Fiji focusing on 1.5C warming limit

A UN report warns up to 1.2 billion people could be displaced by 2050.

US Supreme Court begins term; Exxon and Suncor fight Boulder climate lawsuit

Boulder officials seek monetary damages for harms caused by climate change, including infrastructure repairs and public health costs.

Germany commits to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045, signalling major climate shift

This commitment follows other nations releasing similar roadmaps, highlighting a global pivot away from fossil fuel dependence.

Southern California faces heatwave as temperatures climb significantly

Experts warn that rising global temperatures increase the frequency and duration of such extreme weather events.

Adding 30,000 REEVs annually saves Pakistan over $1 billion in fuel imports

The economic case for this shift was detailed in a policy viewpoint from PIDE in December 2024.

Prince William urges holistic approach to tackle severe flooding risks

Residents in Skenfrith have experienced four major floods in six years, highlighting the need for better catchment management.

London's trees face severe decline as climate change threatens urban greenery

Experts warn that current tree species are poorly suited for future London climates, necessitating urgent adaptation strategies.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advance to men’s cricket semi-finals after rain delays

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advanced to the men’s cricket semi-finals following the quarter-final matches being abandoned without any balls bowled.