The world could soon face another wave of climate-related challenges as the United Nations’ weather agency warns that El Niño conditions are rapidly developing and are expected to strengthen in the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is now an 80 percent probability that El Niño will emerge between June and […]
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Near a quiet bend of the Patoyacu River in Peru’s northern Amazon, Wilmer Macusi, a 25-year-old Indigenous Urarina leader, stands atop a rusting pipeline. He stirs a branch in the murky pool below, where oil still bubbles to the surface. “They say this is clean,” he says, gesturing toward the water, “but the oil hasn’t […]
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As Iran faces one of the most severe droughts in its modern history, the government has announced plans to implement periodic water cuts across Tehran, a city of nearly 10 million residents. The drastic measure comes amid the lowest rainfall in over a century, leaving reservoirs dangerously depleted and forcing authorities to act before the […]
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has given the green light to two crucial initiatives designed to improve environmental sustainability and preserve the region’s rich cultural legacy. In a significant move, the Chief Minister approved a Used Water Management Project, which includes the establishment of a ₹19.99 crore sewage treatment plant in Ganderbal town, […]
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In a groundbreaking development, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) — the world’s largest multilateral climate fund — has announced its biggest investment ever, supporting a $6 billion water desalination project in Jordan. This historic move aims to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by the region: extreme water scarcity. The Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination […]
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