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200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases INTERNATIONAL

200 nations agree binding deal to cut greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 nations hammered out a legally binding deal to cut back on greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners, a Rwandan minister announced to loud cheers on Saturday ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Irrigation on rise in Africa as farmers face erratic weather INTERNATIONAL

Irrigation on rise in Africa as farmers face erratic weather

Sub-Saharan Africa is seeing a surge of interest in irrigation among small-scale farmers as climate change brings more erratic weather and as rising populations in countries from Nigeria to Kenya ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Climate change 'spells worse typhoons for Asia' INTERNATIONAL

Climate change 'spells worse typhoons for Asia'

China, Taiwan, Japan and the Koreas will experience more violent typhoons under climate change, said researchers on Monday, presenting evidence for a recent rise in storm intensity caused by ocean warming.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
After scorching heat, Earth likely to get respite in 2017 INTERNATIONAL

After scorching heat, Earth likely to get respite in 2017

The Earth is likely to get relief in 2017 from record scorching temperatures that bolstered governments' resolve last year in reaching a deal to combat climate change, scientists said on Wednesday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Earth on track for hottest year ever as warming speeds up INTERNATIONAL

Earth on track for hottest year ever as warming speeds up

The earth is on track for its hottest year on record and warming at a faster rate than expected, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said on Thursday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
QGBC to launch Qatar sustainability week 2016 ARABIA

QGBC to launch Qatar sustainability week 2016

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, will launch the first edition of Qatar Sustainability Week 2016 from November 13 to 17.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Obama toasts Nordic nations after Russia-focused summit INTERNATIONAL

Obama toasts Nordic nations after Russia-focused summit

President Barack Obama toasted Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland at a star-studded state dinner on Friday, lauding the nations for their global influence on civil rights ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
From Sydney to New York, landmarks go dark for Earth Hour INTERNATIONAL

From Sydney to New York, landmarks go dark for Earth Hour

From Sydney's Opera House to New York's Empire State Building and Paris's Eiffel tower, landmarks worldwide dimmed their lights on Saturday for the 10th edition of the Earth Hour campaign against climate change.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Qatar Airways launches environmental management system ECONOMY

Qatar Airways launches environmental management system

Qatar Airways has launched an environmental programme to attain full industry certification of its global approach to managing climate change, waste management, water consumption and emissions.

4:45 AM November 25 2016