Europe joins climate protests ahead of UN meeting BERLIN: Tens of thousands of protesters hit the streets of Europe and Asia on Friday to make a fresh call for action... Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:11pm WHATSAPP
The poisonous cocktail of smog and how we're paying the price Smog and air pollution have been linked to rising fatalities and the onset of diseases, leading to premature death. Updated 21 Oct, 2025 10:23am WHATSAPP
Lahore air remains 'hazardous' as Air Quality Index hits 447 The Punjab capital is ranked the second most polluted city in the world, with the first being New Delhi. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:08pm WHATSAPP
Activist Thunberg declines climate prize COPENHAGEN: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, who has inspired millions across the world to stage protests ... Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:10pm WHATSAPP
‘We’re all in big trouble’: climate panel sees a dire future If steps aren’t taken to reduce emissions and slow global warming, seas will rise three feet by the end of the century Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:07pm WHATSAPP
Greta Thunberg's 'How dare you?' — A major moment for climate movement Greta Thunberg's speech immediately went viral, racking up tens of thousands of shares and comments on social media. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:11pm WHATSAPP
'It's like the dying of a good friend': Climate activists hold event to mark vanishing Swiss glacier The Pizol glacier in the Glarus Alps in eastern Switzerland has been retreating as temperatures climb. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:10pm WHATSAPP
The Amazon fires are choking South America — and it seems nothing much can be done Any upcoming rainfall will likely be too weak to extinguish the large number of fires. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:06pm WHATSAPP
Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires: government A Brazilian top official tells French President Emmanuel Macron to take care of "his home and his colonies". Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:07pm WHATSAPP
Explainer: Why is part of the Amazon burning? The dramatic scale of this year's fires is the result of a significant acceleration of deforestation. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:06pm WHATSAPP
Hundreds of new fires in Brazil as outrage over Amazon grows Official figures show 78,383 forest fires in Brazil this year; 1,663 fires were ignited between Thursday and Friday. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:07pm WHATSAPP
Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north Laksfors in northern Norway records temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius; several areas in Sweden see "tropical nights". Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:09pm WHATSAPP
Heatwave relents across Europe, but travel chaos causes fresh pain At its peak on Thursday, the heatwave broke national temperature records in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:09pm WHATSAPP
Karachi sizzles as heatwave grips city earlier than expected Heatstroke camps set up across the metropolis; temperature may soar to 42 degree Celsius. Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:09pm WHATSAPP
Special Report: Why climate change is a real threat for Pakistan What are global climate challenges and how will Pakistan respond to them? Updated 16 Jan, 2020 01:08pm WHATSAPP
