by Our Correspondent in Colombo Updated Story 2: The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll from the severe weather gripping the country has risen to 47, with 37 of
A growing wave of public opposition has gathered around India’s controversial Great Nicobar Island development project, with a Change.org petition surpassing 2,09,500 verified signatures demanding its immediate withdrawal. The campaign, which falls
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Just weeks before the start of the men’s football World Cup on June 11 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, growing alarm is being raised over the impact of climate change
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A major renewable energy project in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota region has come under intense scrutiny following allegations that around 1,000 acres of forest land bordering the Hambantota Elephant Management Reserve have been
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A powerful “super El Niño” climate pattern is expected to intensify global warming in the coming months, with scientists warning that it could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded and unleash
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A growing backlash against the profits of major energy companies has taken center stage at an international conference in Colombia, where policymakers, activists and experts are calling for bold measures to accelerate
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The likelihood of a planet-warming super El Niño is rising sharply, according to an updated forecast released Sunday by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. The new outlook signals a high
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Researchers in Switzerland have discovered that beaver activity can turn stream corridors into net carbon sinks, drawing in more carbon than they release over the course of a year. Eurasian beavers (Castor
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In a world experiencing increasing climate uncertainty, the call to take a time out—even for an hour—carries profound global significance. The recent call by the Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, to join Earth
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In Sri Lanka’s Mannar district, a disturbing incident has highlighted the dangers faced by migratory birds, with flamingos dying after becoming entangled in high-voltage wind power cables near the Vankalai Bird Sanctuary.
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The United Nations World Water Development Report 2026 paints a stark picture of the world’s ongoing struggle to provide safe, accessible, and equitable water for all. Titled Water for All People: Equal
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