Environment

Residents have fled their homes after Alau Dam broke down causing devastating flood in Maiduguri, Capital of Borno State.Maiduguri flooded after Alau Dam overflowsFori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin, are the…

According to National Hurricane Center (NHC):Bayou, Louisiana State, United States (US)"Storm Surge and Hurricane Watches are now in effect for portions of southern Louisiana where there is an increasing likelihood…

In the northern region of Vietnam, a busy bridge collapsed following super typhoon yagi, plunging ten (10) cars and two (2) scooters into the Red River, as revealed by Deputy…

"It is time to eliminate unnecessary plastic, redesign products so they can be reused, switch to non-plastic substitutes and strengthen systems for sound waste management", says the United Nations Environment…

Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), said, "99% of humanity breathes polluted air.""99% of humanity breathes polluted air" - UN Chief GuterresHe made the statement on World Clean…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said, "Super pollutants are wreaking havoc on human health by dirtying the air and exacerbating the #ClimateCrisis."World Clean Air Day 2024World Clean Air Day…

The strongest storm in Asia this year, Typhoon Yagi, has made landfall in the northern part of Vietnam.People seen with umbrellas crossing a street. Photo: EPA via bbc.comOn Saturday morning,…

In parts of China, school and work were suspended on Thursday as Typhoon Yagi closed in on an island province with the potential to emerge as the strongest tropical storm…

United Nations High Commission For Refugees in Yemen (UNHCR Yemen) has revealed, Al Mahweet’s Malhan district "is no longer inhabitable".Al Mahweet’s Malhan district in Yemen "is no longer inhabitable" due…

At least eleven (11) people have been killed by floods and landslides after a violent tropical storm caused heavy rain on the Philippines.Rescuers and residents ride a truck as they…

An animal handler, who is trained, has been taken to hospital with injuries to her arm after being attacked by one of the animals at an Australian theme park.Bengal tigerAs…

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sympathy for flood victims across the country.A flooded community in Nigeria. Photo: VOAData recently released by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) revealed…

"UK's largest spider" has made a "come back from the brink of extinction".The Fen Raft Spider - "UK's largest spider". Photo: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com) via @chesterzooThe fen raft spider which…

Chester Zoo has made known the death of an elephant whose mother died just a month before.4-year old elephant, Riva, died while undergoing general aesthetic. Photo: Chester Zoo via bbc.comRiva,…

Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), said, "the devastating human & environment impacts of two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima & Nagasaki remain for generations".Executive Director…

According to 2023 Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, lives were lost in the "devastating flood" that "ravaged Madagali Local Government Area in Adamawa State".Alhaji…

President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, said, his administration has a "goal of preserving at least 30% of American lands and waters for generations to come."US President, Joe…

According to Human Rights Watch (hrw.org): "Air pollution and stress from wildfires is on the rise with specific harms for maternal health, but experiences from Oregon indicate that public health…

A venomous and bearded creature has emerged on the beaches of Corpus Christi.Fireworm AKA Bristle worms on a log with gooseneck barnacles. Photo: Harte Research Institute For Gulf of Mexico…

In Bermuda, Hurricane Ernesto has made landfall, leaving tens of thousands of people without power as it hit the British Island territory with powerful winds, a perilous storm surge and…