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The Threat of Global Warming: How Melting Glaciers in Iceland Impact Sea Levels

Global warming is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and its impact on glaciers in Iceland is a significant concern. The country's glaciers have been melting at an alarming rate, contributing to rising sea levels and posing a threat to the environment. The glaciers in Iceland are not only a natural wonder

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UNGA high-level week opens under climate pressure as COP31 Action Agenda comes into focus

Leaders gather in New York amid Loss and Damage finance pressure and energy shocks, while Türkiye and Australia set electrification, waste and resilient-cities targets for Antalya COP31.

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Harnessing the Power of Nature: The Growth of Renewable Energy in Pakistan

Pakistan's renewable energy sector is experiencing significant growth, with a focus on solar power and wind energy. The country's government has set ambitious targets to increase its use of renewable energy and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. According to a recent report, Pakistan's renewable energy sector has grown by 10% in the past year,

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Plastic chemicals and health: new evidence dashboard sharpens zero-waste stakes ahead of COP31

Boston College and Minderoo’s PlasticHealthAware dashboard synthesises evidence linking plastic chemicals to human health harms — raising stakes for zero-waste and circular-materials action ahead of COP31 in Antalya.

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Pakistan’s Renewable Energy Growth: Achievements and Future Prospects for 2026

Pakistan's Renewable Energy Growth: Achievements and Future Prospects for 2026 Pakistan's renewable energy sector has witnessed significant growth in recent years, with the government setting ambitious targets to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix. In this article, we will explore the achievements and future prospects of Pakistan's renewable energy sector,

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EU draft COP31 conclusions: pledges no longer enough — focus shifts to delivery

Draft Council conclusions for the Antalya summit emphasise clean power, fossil transition and methane cuts, while climate finance and the host country’s energy pathway remain contested.

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COP31 presidency and OECD announce Paris partnership on climate finance and delivery

President-Designate Murat Kurum frames climate finance as strategic security at OECD headquarters, cites Türkiye’s SURFF urban-resilience facility as an implementation bridge, and invites ambassadors to Antalya ahead of the 11–12 November Leaders Summit.

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Himalayan warming linked to conditions behind Nepal’s deadly rock-ice cascade

A catastrophic rock-ice avalanche that turned into a high-speed debris flood along the Nepal–China border on 26 August has been examined by an international scientific team that finds rapid Himalayan warming intensified the conditions that made such a cascade more likely. The analysis, published on 17 September by World Weather Attribution (WWA), stops short of

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Horticulture Agency Rawalpindi Holds Tree Plantation Drive at Women’s College

A tree plantation drive was held at Government Associate College for Women, Gowalmandi, where students and teachers actively participated in planting saplings. The event was organized by the Horticulture Agency Rawalpindi. Participants pledged to take care of and protect the newly planted saplings. The drive aimed to create awareness among young people about the importance

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WMO warns very strong El Niño likely to persist into early 2027

Global forecasts show near-certain continuation through February, with warmer land temperatures and classic rainfall shifts for September–November.

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Pacific Pre-COP logistics ramp up ahead of Antalya COP31

Organisers say more than 2,000 delegates are expected in Fiji next month, with a leaders’ convening in Tuvalu, as the Türkiye–Australia presidency shifts to operational delivery before the November UN climate summit.

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Minister Calls for Fast-Track Action to Protect Climate-Vulnerable Communities

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik has called for a shift from lengthy procedures and policy jargon towards practical, community-based action to address the challenges faced by climate-vulnerable cities and poor communities in Pakistan. The minister made these remarks during a meeting with UN-Habitat Officer Oddy Angelo of Bolivia, where

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Two major climate champion awards set to name their 2026 winners this autumn

UNEP's Champions of the Earth award and the $1 million Emerging Climate Champions Award are both due to name their 2026 winners in the coming months.

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IFJ’s free online course shows journalists how to report climate change accurately and safely

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Pakistan among five pilots as COP31 Presidency rolls out BRIDGE and a new city resilience finance facility

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Türkiye Sets COP31 Leaders’ Summit for 11–12 November as Antalya Preparations Near Completion

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IFJ’s free online course shows journalists how to report climate change accurately and safely

The IFJ's free online course "Reporting climate change" gives journalists tips on accuracy, greenwashing, disinformation and field safety.

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Africa No Filter opens 2026 Voices for Climate Justice storytelling grants — deadline 25 September

Africa-focused green journalism call: 15–20 storytellers, up to US$4,000 grants, training on climate–debt–gender–fossil fuels; applications close 25 Sep 2026.

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Turkey’s ecological spotlight: Hrant Dink Award meets hard realities for environmental reporters

Süheyla Doğan’s 15 Sep 2026 Hrant Dink Award elevates Kazdağları ecology as ECPMF and RSF document SLAPPs and information barriers facing Turkey’s environmental journalists.

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After COP29, Azerbaijan journalists push deeper climate investigations through EaP network

n-ost’s EaP climate investigations programme pairs Azerbaijan and regional reporters with EU mentors for energy, forest and climate-justice probes after Baku’s COP29 media surge.

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Covering Climate Now 2026 Awards: Harvey Lifetime, three Journalists of the Year

CCNow’s 2026 Journalism Awards name 49 winners; Kim Min-wook, Roli Srivastava and Sammy Roth are JOY; Fiona Harvey wins Lifetime Achievement.

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