COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor
KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
South Asia faces extreme weather with heatwave in India, cyclone in Bangladesh
Extreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change.
Fri May 24 2024
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defenses against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Mon Apr 22 2024
China set for sudden change from warm to freezing in year of extreme weather
While freezing temperatures are not uncommon for the time of year, the sudden change is unusual.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Global boiling': Billions already suffer in heat over 1.5C limit
The creeping rise in regional temperatures on land is super-charging increasingly extreme weather for its 8 billion people.
Sun Aug 27 2023
'I lost hope in farming': Extreme weather devastates South Korean watermelon farmer
South Korea farmers call for stronger preparations for global warming and asked the government to build more facilities to prevent damage.
Sat Aug 05 2023
Explainer: How El Nino is helping drive heatwaves and extreme weather
The last time a strong El Nino was in full swing, in 2016, the world saw its hottest year on record.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say
July's extreme weather caused havoc across the planet, with temperatures breaking records, sparking forest fires and water shortages.
Tue Jul 25 2023
China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records
Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Europe unveils hi-tech satellite to speed up extreme weather warnings
The hope is that forecasters will gain precious hours in predicting near-term storms and floods that can cost lives.
Thu Sep 08 2022
'Extreme' weather warning in force in Britain as new heatwave hits
A four-day "extreme heat" warning came into force in parts of England and Wales today, with temperatures poised to exceed 35 degrees Celsius.
Thu Aug 11 2022
No significant, extreme weather conditions during Aidilfitri - MetMalaysia
No significant and extreme weather is expected during the Aidilfitri celebrations, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Sun May 01 2022
Be prepared for higher incidence of extreme weather in Malaysia, warn experts
The unpredictability of today's global climate and weather system is visibly impacting temperature, rainfall and humidity patterns.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Coordinating and streamlining preventative measures against extreme weather events through a new ministry
Such activities and spending to be coordinated and streamlined through a new ministry for climate change and green technology.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Recent extreme weather events a harbinger of worst flood in Malaysia?
Malaysia shall prepare now to lessen the tragic impact of the wet monsoon flood in year-end.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024