A fire risk sign seen in a dry Richmond Park during a heatwave in 2022 (Picture: SOPA/Getty) Heatwave-level hot weather will be here for a while – and we might even see temperatures pass 40°C this summer, a UK forecaster has warned. A UK heatwave is expected to be officially declared by this weekend, with…
What will it take for low-impact textile manufacturing innovation to operationalize and scale beyond the “blah blah blah” of good intentions but lethargic action that has locked the industry in action-plan paralysis? Arvind Limited and Fashion for Good want to find out. The Indian production giant and the Amsterdam innovation platform are at the Global…
The distinctive topography of Hong Kong, with steep hills rising majestically from the sea and skyscrapers sandwiched in between, gives the city its beauty. But the presence of densely populated areas so close to soaring slopes means landslides are a constant danger, especially during torrential summer rains. A stark reminder was provided in September 2023,…
Australia surpassed the United States to top an unenviable list in 2024, becoming the biggest consumer of textiles per capita, according to The Australia Institute. Experts say the fast fashion industry is threatening the health of the country and continent — and raising serious ethical concerns. What’s happening? Fibre2Fashion spotlighted how Australia’s status as the…
Blackbirds are particularly vulnerable to the Usutu virus, which has also infected some humans (Picture: Getty) A mosquito-borne disease whose spread is fuelled by climate change is decimating blackbird populations in parts of Britain, scientists have warned. The deadly Usutu virus, first discovered in southern Africa 80 years ago, has been spreading around Europe over…
House Republicans Wednesday moved forward with a tax bill to cut billions of dollars in climate-related funding, reduce regulations, and prematurely phase out clean energy tax credits as part of President Trump’s, “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” The heart of the Republican budget legislation targets key climate and energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. Cuts…
Think of oysters and most people picture them on a bed of ice at a seafood buffet. But apart from being a Sunday brunch delicacy, these shellfish are the ocean’s unsung heroes. In their natural habitat, oysters are ecological superstars that are capable of improving water quality and stabilising shorelines. They are hard-working, too: a…
(Bloomberg) — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. is planning to seek at least $4 billion from its Hong Kong stock offering, people familiar with the matter said, which would make it the world’s biggest listing this year. The eventual proceeds could rise to $5.3 billion if the deal is upsized and the greenshoe exercised, according…
New York, Dallas, Seattle and 25 other major U.S. cities are sinking, threatening the structural integrity of buildings, roads, dams and other forms of infrastructure, new research found. The study’s authors say it represents a looming threat to the infrastructure of these cities, which combined are home to some 34 million people. The study by…
The deadly storms that tore through eight U.S. states in early April, killing at least 24 people, were made significantly worse by climate change, according to a study released this week. Analysis from World Weather Attribution, a climate science group, found that human-caused global warming made the record-breaking downpours about 9% heavier. The powerful storms…