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The Nepal Army is launching a 50-day campaign to collect 10 tons of waste from Mount Qomolangma and two other peaks, aiming to clean up the mountains and recover abandoned bodies.
UNDP Resident Representative Fenella Frost commends Malawi’s strides in biodiversity conservation through the BIOFIN project, highlighting efforts in resource mobilization and sustainable development.
Chinese people are celebrating spring by embracing seasonal delicacies. During the Qingming Festival, interest in spring vegetables surged, reflecting a deep-rooted cultural tradition.
Six critically endangered Baer’s pochards have been spotted for the first time in Dengkou County, Inner Mongolia, indicating successful conservation efforts in north China’s wetlands.
China is employing AI recognition and satellite tracking technologies to protect migratory birds, enhancing monitoring and international collaboration for wildlife conservation.
Global food prices rose in March for the first time in seven months, driven by a significant increase in vegetable oil prices, according to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization.
Atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide and methane reached record highs in 2023, with scientists warning of accelerated climate change due to rising greenhouse gas emissions, according to NOAA.
Around 2,000 people have been evacuated from Orsk, Russia, after the Ural River flooded, causing a dam to burst and affecting riverside villages.
Over 150 people have been rescued in New South Wales, Australia, after torrential rains caused dangerous flooding in Sydney and surrounding areas, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
A rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City, shaking the East Coast and surprising residents in an area unaccustomed to seismic activity. No major damage reported.
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck Myanmar at a depth of 10 kilometers on Friday, reported by the China Earthquake Networks Center. Authorities are assessing the impact as residents remain alert.
The Philippines faces soaring temperatures as El Nino intensifies, with heat indexes reaching dangerous levels. April brings heightened risks of heat cramps and exhaustion in Manila and other regions.
Heavy rainfall has caused a rapid rise in water levels at China’s largest freshwater lake, Poyang Lake in Jiangxi Province, raising concerns over potential flooding and environmental impact.
Rare footage of a leopard cat mother and her two cubs was captured in east China’s Zhejiang Province, indicating a thriving wildlife population.
Pakistan is facing a 30% water shortage at the start of its sowing season, threatening key cash crops such as rice and cotton, as lower-than-normal snowfall impacts vital irrigation resources.
China’s National Meteorological Center renews a yellow alert for rainstorms, forecasting heavy downpours across southern provinces and urging precautions for public safety.
Albania’s Vain Lagoon faces a steep decline in migratory bird populations as rising temperatures disrupt habitats, signaling a pressing environmental crisis.
Severe rains have hit Sydney, Australia, dumping nearly a month’s worth of rainfall in a day and causing flooding. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors and avoid nonessential travel.
Scientists investigate thousands of dead penguins in Antarctica, probing whether bird flu is behind the mass deaths, raising concerns about the impact on threatened species.
Forecasters predict an extremely active Atlantic hurricane season, raising concerns about potential impacts on global energy markets and Asian economies dependent on energy imports.