Environment

Deep beneath the Arctic waters, the Denmark Strait cataract is recognized as Earth’s largest waterfall, boasting a staggering vertical drop of 11,500 feet (3,500 meters) and a width of approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers), Earth.com reported. This underwater marvel, formed…

The Amazon rainforest endured severe wildfires and drought in 2024, exacerbated by a warming climate that fueled the worst fire season since 2005, VOA reported yesterday. Authorities suspect many fires were intentionally set to clear land for cattle ranching, contributing…

Europe has faced a year marked by devastating climate-related disasters, including wildfires, heat waves, and deadly floods, an article by Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. As the continent grapples with these impacts, Sven Harmeling, head of climate at Climate Action Network…

A recent expedition in the Alto Mayo region of north-west Peru has led to the discovery of 27 new species, including a rare amphibious mouse, a tree-climbing salamander, and a unique “blob-headed fish,” The Guardian reported yesterday. The 38-day survey,…

In mid-December 2024, a fierce winter storm swept across the Great Lakes region, resulting in significant snowfall and icy conditions. Satellite images captured by NOAA-21 on December 12 revealed the extent of the storm, with both natural-color and false-color views…

Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record 8.7 billion tonnes this year, remaining at near-record levels for years due to a gas crisis stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Guardian reported yesterday. The International Energy Agency (IEA)…

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague has concluded historic hearings involving over 100 countries regarding legal accountability for the climate crisis, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Spearheaded by Vanuatu and other Pacific island nations, the hearings, which began…

The 12-day COP16 meeting of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification concluded without a binding agreement on global drought response, Al Jazeera reported yesterday. Delegates from 196 countries, including the European Union, were unable to finalize a protocol, despite…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report highlighting the ongoing risk of drowning, particularly among children, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Despite a 38% decline in the global drowning death rate since 2000, the report warns that over 7.2…

A23a, the largest iceberg in the world, has escaped from a whirlpool in Antarctica after being trapped for a year, Anadolu Agency reported today, adding that it is now drifting northward. The British Antarctic Survey reported that A23a is on…