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Typhoon Koinu triggers Hong Kong’s third-highest storm warning, shuts down schools and services

HONG KONG, Oct 8, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong issued its third-highest storm warning signal on Sunday, prompting the closure…

Japan climate group urges ban on power company’s ‘CO-2 free’ ads

TOKYO, Oct 6, 2023 (AFP) - A Japanese climate group has filed a petition to stop advertisements by the nation's…

Eastern Canada breaks autumn heat records

By Mathiew LEISER MONTREAL, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) - Eastern Canada shattered heat records this week with temperatures close to…

Floods threaten 130 homes in eastern Australia, just 48 hours after bushfires

SYDNEY, Oct 4, 2023 (AFP) - Emergency services warned people to flee floods threatening more than 130 homes in eastern…

Climate change worsens Bangladesh dengue outbreak, with record deaths

By Shafiqul ALAM DHAKA, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) - In the crowded fever ward in Bangladesh's Mugda hospital, every bed…

Japan sees hottest September since records began

TOKYO, Oct 3, 2023 (AFP) - Japan has seen its hottest September since records began 125 years ago, the weather…

UK equals record for hottest September: Met Office

LONDON, Oct 2, 2023 (AFP) - The UK matched the record last month for the warmest September since records began…

State of emergency declared as torrential rains paralyze New York

Heavy rains overnight in the northeastern United States left parts of New York under water on Friday, partially paralyzing subways…

Australia’s firefighters face worst season in years

SYDNEY, Sept 22, 2023 (AFP) - Volunteer firefighters are scorching Australia's forest undergrowth, reducing fuel for what is expected to…

Climate protesters throng New York, demand end to fossil fuels

NEW YORK, Sept 17, 2023 (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of New York on…

California sues oil giants, alleging climate risks deception: NYT

LOS ANGELES, Sept 16, 2023 (AFP) - The US state of California sued five of the world's largest oil companies…

Devastation unleashed: Libya’s Derna counts the dead as flood toll climbs

DERNA, Libya, Sept 13, 2023 (AFP) - Libya's devastated eastern city of Derna was counting its dead on Wednesday with…

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