In a gathering at the GECF Headquarters in Doha, Qatar, HE Mohamed Hamel, the Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, emphasized the pivotal role of CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage) technology in combatting climate change. Hamel highlighted the significance of CCUS, stating that disregarding its importance in climate change mitigation would be […]
Libya’s Flood Catastrophe Claims Over 5,000 Lives as Dams Give Way
In a devastating natural disaster, over 5,000 lives have been lost in Libya as torrential rains caused the rupture of two dams near the coastal city of Derna, resulting in the destruction of significant portions of the city and entire neighborhoods being swept into the sea, as reported by local authorities on Tuesday. Libya, a […]
Post-Tropical Storm Hilary Moves into Nevada After Drenching Southern California
Tropical Storm Hilary brought heavy rainfall to Southern California, causing widespread flooding and leading to numerous rescue operations. The storm, which had previously soaked Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and Tijuana, extended its reach as far north as Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho, raising concerns about flooding in these regions as well. Residents of Southern California grappled […]
Smoke from forest fires blankets northern Thailand in thick pollution
Smoke from fires in northern Thailand is making it hard to breathe, and at least one hospital in Chiang Mai says it’s reached “full ward capacity” as people present with respiratory issues from breathing air pollution. Air pollution has been a longstanding problem in Thailand, usually caused by heavy road traffic in the case of […]