Human Rights & Public Liberties

Human Rights & Public Liberties

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Published on: 13 Jan, 2021

Climate & Environment

An extreme heat wave hits UK

Scientists say there is evidence that the increase in heatwaves over Europe is three to four times faster than in other mid-latitude regions such as ..

Published on: 18 July, 2022

Predicting climate change

The tree, nicknamed Great Grandfather, is said to be more than 600 years older than the current record holder.

Published on: 17 July, 2022

Climate/Typhoon Aere

Several regions have received record-breaking rainfall.

Published on: 6 July, 2022

Floods worsen in Australia

“This event is far from over,” New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet told reporters. “Wherever you are, please be careful when you’re driving on our ..

Published on: 5 July, 2022

The UN Ocean Conference is taking place in Lisbon

Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will be in Portugal from June 27-June 29 to lead the U.S. delegation.  

Published on: 27 June, 2022

Afghanistan earthquake aftermath

The United Nations and other agencies have called for humanitarian assistance, but many governments are wary of dealing directly with the Taliban.

Published on: 26 June, 2022

Aftermath/Monsoon floods in Bangladesh and India

Floods are a regular occurrence in low-lying Bangladesh, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency, ferocity and unpredictability.

Published on: 21 June, 2022

Climate change hit the UK

London and some parts of East Anglia were the hottest.

Published on: 19 June, 2022

Controversy over Senegal desalination plant

Environmentalists and local fishermen are opposing the project, saying the plant threatens their livelihood, as it will destroy the fishing grounds and have lasting consequences ..

Published on: 2 June, 2022

Recent climate impact

Assam has seen many catastrophic floods before.

Published on: 29 May, 2022

Zimbabwe/Elephant management

It is the first time such a meeting is held by African countries without Western organisations, to evaluate the successes and failures.

Published on: 26 May, 2022

Zimbabwe/Hwange/ Wildlife conference

Representatives of 14 Southern African states are participating in this event which takes place in Hwange

Published on: 23 May, 2022