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At least half of world's glaciers could disappear by 2100: Study

At least half of world's glaciers could disappear by 2100: Study

Researchers warn that 2,000 to 4,000 glaciers may vanish annually

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Global warming causing extreme rainfall that threatens Sri Lanka, Malacca Strait region: Report
11.12.2025

Global warming causing extreme rainfall that threatens Sri Lanka, Malacca Strait region: Report

Dead, missing tolls in Indonesia, Sri Lanka surpass 2,000 as result of November's deadly floods and landslides caused by extreme rainfall

Mountain glaciers disappearing as climate crisis accelerates
11.12.2025

Mountain glaciers disappearing as climate crisis accelerates

'Without drastic global cuts in CO2 and black carbon emissions, the extreme glacier melt we see today will become a permanent part of daily life after 2050,' says Orhan Ince of Istanbul Technical University

Türkiye becomes Europe’s 1st, world’s 4th in increasing forested areas
10.12.2025

Türkiye becomes Europe’s 1st, world’s 4th in increasing forested areas

Türkiye increases its forested areas 0.53% per year over last 10 years, while China leads world with 1.6M hectares every year, according to recent UN report

Study finds recycled polyester sheds far more microplastics than new material
10.12.2025

Study finds recycled polyester sheds far more microplastics than new material

Clothing made from recycled polyester releases over 50% more microplastic fibers during washing than virgin polyester, according to new laboratory research

EU agrees on 90% emissions cut by 2040 in major climate law revision
10.12.2025

EU agrees on 90% emissions cut by 2040 in major climate law revision

Agreement introduces flexibilities for member states, delays emissions trading system for buildings, road transport