UN report highlights extreme weather events and rising global temperatures, urging urgent action at Cop26 The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared that the planet is now in “uncharted territory” due to the accelerating climate crisis. The WMO’s “State of the Global Climate” report reveals that the past seven years have been the...
Experts say China’s emissions target is too late to meet the crucial 1.5C global heating limit China has unveiled its long-anticipated national climate plan ahead of the crucial Cop26 climate summit, but experts have expressed disappointment over its lack of progress in addressing global heating. The plan, published just days before the UN talks, shows...
Boycotts across 45 cities call for improved safety measures like drink covers, staff training, and entry searches Women across 45 cities in the UK are staging boycotts of bars and clubs in a collective effort to urge action against the rising issue of drink-spiking. The move comes after an increase in reported cases, including 56...
Countries must enhance their climate commitments to avoid catastrophic consequences, the UN urges The UN has issued a stark warning that the world is on track for a disastrous 2.7C temperature rise if nations fail to strengthen their climate plans. A report released on Tuesday reveals that current climate pledges would result in only a...
From bickering Italian couples to silent minds: how some experience unique inner dialogues Claudia, a sailor from Lichfield, is in her late 30s and experiences a highly unusual internal monologue. Unlike most people, her inner voice doesn’t belong to her—it’s a belligerent Italian couple who bicker in her mind while she listens passively. Despite having...
Despite working to contain the growing wildfire crisis, many firefighters are burdened with low pay and inadequate housing Wildland firefighters in the American West are struggling with homelessness and economic uncertainty as they battle devastating wildfires. Luke Meyer, a former firefighter with the Idaho Department of Land, shared his experience of enduring poor living conditions...
Nationwide blackout expected to last several days as two main power plants shut down due to lack of fuel. Lebanon has been plunged into darkness after its two main power plants ran out of fuel, causing a complete collapse of the national electricity grid. The outage is expected to last for at least two days,...
The vibrant blue bird captivated Australians with its charm and offered comfort in times of isolation. The superb fairywren has been crowned the 2021 Australian Bird of the Year, a title that reflects the nation’s longing for moments of beauty and joy amidst the challenges of the pandemic. These small birds, known for their striking...
The Zanzibari novelist becomes the first black African author in 35 years to win the prestigious honor. Abdulrazak Gurnah has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents.” Born on Zanzibar,...
Charged with Aiding the Murder of Thousands, Irmgard Furchner Faces Justice A 96-year-old woman who once served as secretary to a Nazi concentration camp commandant was apprehended hours after fleeing her care home, avoiding the start of her trial in northern Germany. Irmgard Furchner began working at the Stutthof concentration camp on the Baltic coast,...