Despite increased voluntary initiatives and national regulations to curb pollution, the problem of plastic waste ending up in the natural environment is not reducing.
According to the AEMET (State Meteorological Agency) 2022 has been the warmest year in Spain since records have been made (1961) and is, at the same time, the third driest: up to September, has been recorded an average rainfall of 473 liters per square meter, which is 26% less than the normal value (635 liters per square meter). The water reservoirs in Cataluña are now around 30% of water capacity and this situation is seriously affecting the environment, the biodiversity, and the economy.
A powerful storm recently hit the Bay Area, causing chaos and destruction in San Francisco. The extreme weather conditions led to numerous trees collapsing, which ultimately hit cars and created dangerous situations on the streets. As the storm raged on, people in the city were having a difficult time under the relentless rain. The strong winds and heavy downpour made it nearly impossible to go outside without proper rain gear. Those who were caught outside without protection were drenched in seconds, leaving them cold, wet, and uncomfortable.
The impact of the storm was most visible in the Bay Area's trees. Many of these trees, which are so integral to the city's beauty and character, could not withstand the powerful winds and rain. Some…
Extinction Rebellion organised a blockade on the A12 motorway in The Hague this afternoon, despite a ban from the municipality. The police intervened after the police 5 pm deadline. At around 5:10 the police began to break up the demonstration. The so-called ‘frog jet’ of the German built water canon was used to disperse the protesters during their sit-down; this had very little effect as most were prepared for such an event. According to Extinction Rebellion, more than 3,000 protesters were involved in the blockade. Prior to the protest, the police sprayed the relevant section of motorway with a hot salt solution to prevent the demonstration from gluing themselves to the tarmac and, to ensure the minimum damage to the road surface. Around…
Chiang Mai became top pollute city of the world with concentration of PM2.5 more than 100.3 µg/m³ that more than 20 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value. The city was cover by the mist of air pollute that might cause health effects.
Chiang Mai became top pollute city of the world with concentration of PM2.5 at 147.3 µg/m³ that 29.5 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value. The city was cover by the mist of air pollute that might cause health effects.
The Kendari city government through the Environment and Forestry Service (DLHK) noted an increase in waste production in Kendari city reaching 290 tons per day. this figure increased by about 30 tons compared to the previous year.
The dam, with an annual capacity of 60 million cubic meters of water, was adversely affected by the recent seasonal drought and the water level dropped to zero due to insufficient rainfall. As a precaution, BUSKİ sent a warning message to every subscriber in the city to save water. In addition, there were warnings about saving water on billboards in many parts of the city.
On Thursday 09 March 2023, Chiang Mai was still listed as the world's worst, on IQAir – a technology partner of the United Nations Environmental Programme. IQAir’s city pollution rankings compare 95 global cities worldwide with measured PM2.5 data.
On Thursday 09 March 2023, Chiang Mai was still listed as the world's worst, on IQAir – a technology partner of the United Nations Environmental Programme. IQAir’s city pollution rankings compare 95 global cities worldwide with measured PM2.5 data.
A Thai farmer burns a paddy field in preparation for the next planting session in Nakhon Sawan province, north of Bangkok.Thailand is experiencing poor air quality as fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) caused by different factors such as crop field burning and vehicle exhaust emissions.
The Leather industry is a major industry in Bangladesh and the Government declared it a priority sector. And is the second-largest export sector and also plays a good role in creating employment. Human Right Watch, reported that it is responsible for air pollution, water, and soil that led to serious health problems in the population. As a result, The pollution of the Dhaleswari river has become serious due to the liquid waste discharged from the tannery industries. The natural color of the water has been lost.
The pollution of the Buriganga river has become serious due to the liquid waste discharged from the textile industries. The natural color of the water has been lost.
In the weekend leading up to International Women's Day, 'Feminist March', an intersectional organization organized for the first time, not a Women's march, but a Feminist march. The organization is calling for an even more inclusive movement because not only women are the victims of patriarchy. Thousands of people gathered at the Dam Square in the city center to make a collective sound heard.
A group of young people and students gathered in the center of The Hague, to carry out a read-in action, to keep demanding better climate policy and to stop the destruction of the lands of MAPA (Most Affected Peoples and Areas). The action consists in sitting on the floor and pretends reading a book about the climate, under one of the billboards, announcing the next Dutch municipal elections. The climate young organization #FridaysForFuture created by Greta Thunberg organized this action in the Dutch city.
The Pipe Laying Vessel (PLV) Castorone, docked in the French Mediterranean port of Marseille for maintenance and repairs, spits an impressive cloud of black smoke.
Ukrainians from France and their supporters demonstrated before the Russian Consulate in Marseille to protest the Russian invasion of Ukraine after a year of war.
Bangkok the capital of Thailand is experiencing with poor air quality as fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) caused by different factors such as crop fields burning and vehicle exhaust emissions.
People ask for more help in the Antakya district of Hatay, one of the cities where the biggest debris was experienced. Turkey experienced the biggest earthquake of this century in the border region with Syria. The earthquake was measured at 7.7 magnitude.
The villagers can make 5–6 mortars and pestles in one working day. Each item costs between IDR 10,000 to IDR 30,000. The traditional mortar and pestle is distributed around Indonesia and has even penetrated Asian markets such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
A general strike by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in Balata camp, east of Nablus, in the West Bank. All UNRWA institutions closed to refugees in the West Bank, in protest of the agency’s management’s decision to reduce social services and the endowment of Jamal Abd God is the head of the Workers Union in the West Bank.
Several climate organizations and the UVA University Rebellion organized a demonstration at the University of Amsterdam (Universiteit van Amsterdam, UVA), to call the university to cut ties with the oil company Shell. Students and climate activists gathered on one of the bridges of the university and from there they walked to the main building. There while speeches were given, some of the students occupied a part of the building as an unannounced action. According to the activists Shell and the fossil fuel industry are some of the main drivers causing the climate and ecological crisis, and for that the students and activists said that they will not leave the building until the collaboration between the University and Shell ends.
The water level of the major rivers in The Netherlands is rising sharply, because of the rain that has been falling during the whole week. The fact that the water level is so much higher is good for shipping. In contrast to the Summer, when the water level was very low so boats and cargo ships could hardly sail.
The liner A Galeotta passenger ship arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille after a sea trial. Equipped with a mixed propulsion, fuel oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), it will make its first crossing between Marseille and Ajaccio on January 8, 2023.
After three days of sub-zero temperatures (around -7 degrees Celsius during the night), the water of some lakes is starting to freeze over. As the wintry weather continues, some skaters took the chance to skate in one of the frozen lakes close to the Dutch city of Nijmegen, but because of the low levels of water, there is just a small part of the 'Oude Waal' lake where the ice surface is large enough to skate.
In application of law n°2020-105 of February 10, 2020 relating to the fight against waste and the circular economy, receipts will no longer be automatically printed by the merchant from January 1, 2023. To obtain a printed receipt, the consumer will now have to expressly request it from the merchant.
Climate activists from Just Stop Oil marched from Parliament Square to the Home Office in London. The activists demand the release of imprisoned activists, and to stop all future licensing for the exploration and development of fossil fuels in the UK.
The "Mediterranean of the Future - Act V" is an international meeting to be held in Marseille at the Parc Chanot on 6 December 2022. It gathers Mediterranean countries in a meeting on the theme of ecological issues and allows the sharing of experiences and solutions.
