China and Mongolia are battling to control massive dust storms
Thomas White, King’s College London; Andreas Baas, King’s College London, and Han Cheng, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Dust storms regularly affect northern China, including its capital…
From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
Matthew L. Druckenmiller, University of Colorado Boulder; Rick Thoman, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Twila A. Moon, University of Colorado Boulder The Arctic is transforming faster and with more far-reaching…
Rat sightings rise in Gibraltar, government says
The number of reported rat sightings has increased this year, the Gibraltar government has said, citing milder winters and greater public awareness. Officials urged residents to contact the Environmental Agency…
Turkey’s energy minister touts solar expansion, defends projects against opposition criticism
TURKISH Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has said that Turkey is building about 10 acres of solar farms every hour, underscoring renewable energy as central to the country’s…
Morocco Tops North Africa in Energy Sovereignty Index
Morocco ranked ahead of Egypt and Tunisia in Greenpeace’s latest energy sovereignty index, scoring 5.5 out of 10 thanks to heavy investment in solar and wind projects. The report measured…
Lebanon Tops Arab Pollution Rankings in 2025, Egypt not far behind
Lebanon ranked as the most polluted Arab country in 2025, scoring 89.4 points on Numbeo’s global index, placing it among the world’s worst. The survey measures air and water quality,…
Monaco Ends Pilot of Reusable Container Program, Plans New Model
Monaco says it will end its “MaConsigne” reusable container scheme at the end of the year after more than three years of testing. Launched in 2022 to cut single‑use plastic…
Monaco Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Marine Ecosystems at UN
Monaco reiterated its commitment to preserving marine ecosystems during a UN General Assembly debate on oceans and the law of the sea. Speaking Dec. 8, Ambassador Isabelle Picco, Monaco’s permanent…
Algeria’s broader strategy to build an industrial base in the mining sector
Algeria will create 500 direct jobs at two new processing units at the Gara Djebilet iron mine, with priority given to local youth, a senior government official has confirmed. Karima…
Russia Says 90% of Kerch Strait Oil Spill Collected
More than 90 percent of the fuel oil spilled in the Kerch Strait in late 2024 has been collected, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev said Friday. The spill followed…