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Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say

Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say

Water temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest, placing the world's largest reef under threat.
Sat Aug 10 2024
The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?

The world's coral reefs are bleaching. What does that mean?

Bleaching is triggered by water temperature anomalies that cause corals to expel the colorful algae living in their tissues.
Sun Apr 21 2024
Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says

Coral reefs suffer fourth global bleaching event, NOAA says

Huge stretches of coral reef around the world are turning a ghostly white this year amid record warm ocean temperatures.
Tue Apr 16 2024
World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says

World on brink of fourth mass coral reef bleaching event, NOAA says

Marine biologists are on high alert following months of record-breaking ocean heat fuelled by climate change and El Nino climate pattern.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm.
Fri Jan 26 2024
Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday

Tropical cyclone expected to lash Australia's Queensland from Thursday

The latest storm warnings come roughly a month after tropical Cyclone Jasper caused widespread damage across the region.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia's northeast

Cyclone brings floods, crocodile sightings in Australia's northeast

More than 14,000 properties regionwide have lost power.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone

Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone

The cyclone is pounding hundreds of kilometres of northern coastline popular with tourists looking to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'

Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'

The world's biggest coral reef ecosystem remained under "serious threat" from pollution and the warming of oceans.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Australia denies permission for coal mine near Great Barrier Reef

Australia denies permission for coal mine near Great Barrier Reef

The risk of pollution and irreversible damage to the reef is very real as the is mine less than 10 km from the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial

Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial

Scientists are scrambling to protect coral reefs as rising ocean temperatures destabilise delicate ecosystems.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Great Barrier Reef risks 'in danger' World Heritage listing

Great Barrier Reef risks 'in danger' World Heritage listing

UN experts warn the fading wonder has been "significantly impacted" by climate change.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Great Barrier Reef sees fragile coral comeback

Great Barrier Reef sees fragile coral comeback

Scientists surveying 87 sites said northern and central parts of the reef had bounced back from damage more quickly than some had expected.
Sun Aug 07 2022
Australia's Great Barrier Reef will survive if warming kept to 1.5 degrees

Australia's Great Barrier Reef will survive if warming kept to 1.5 degrees

Only 2 pct of the Great Barrier Reef has escaped bleaching since 1998.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Little fluffy clouds may help save Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Little fluffy clouds may help save Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Australian scientists are spraying droplets of ocean water into the sky to form clouds to protect the environmental treasure.
Tue Sep 28 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024