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Jul 16, 2025

Iceland Volcano Erupts for 12th Time Since 2021

The Sundhnukur volcano erupted near Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, the 12th volcanic eruption in the North Atlantic island nation since 2021, the Icelandic Meteorological Office says.
Often referred to as a land of ice and fire, the North Atlantic island nation with its many glaciers and volcanoes has now seen a dozen eruptions since geological systems on its Reykjanes peninsula reactivated in 2021.

Jul 10, 2025

Namibia Joins Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance

Namibia joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure and Global Biofuels Alliance.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure was established in 2019 under the leadership of the Government of India and with the support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).
It is a multi-stakeholder global partnership of national governments, UN agencies and programmes, multilateral development banks, the private sector, and academic institutions.
It aims to promote the resilience of infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks, thereby ensuring sustainable development.
The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was launched by PM Modi along with the leaders of the US, Brazil, Italy, Argentina, Singapore, Bangladesh, Mauritius and the UAE on September 9, 2023, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.

Jul 09, 2025

Asia's Oldest Elephant Dies at Panna Tiger Reserve

Vatsala, Asia's oldest female elephant, who earned names -- Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more than 100 years from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh, died at the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
Vatsala was more than just an elephant.
She was an institution within the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR).
Famous for her maternal instincts, she became a lifelong caregiver to elephant calves and even served as a midwife, assisting in the birth of new members of the elephant herd.

Jul 08, 2025

Typhoon Danas Lashes Southern Taiwan with Record Winds

Typhoon Danas lashed southern Taiwan with record winds and strong rain, killing two people and injuring more than 330 in a rare hit to the island's densely populated west coast, where businesses and schools were shut.
Taiwan is regularly struck by typhoons but they generally land along the mountainous and sparsely populated east coast facing the Pacific.
Typhoon Danas, was listed by Taiwan's weather authority at the second-strongest level.

Jul 07, 2025

EU Sets New 2040 Climate Target with Flexibility

The European Union (EU) revealed its much-awaited plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. The plan is part of the EU's bigger goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. However, to get support from all countries, the EU added some flexibility to the plan, which has sparked debate.
To win support from some member countries that are unsure about the target, the plan allows them to use carbon credits—starting from 2036—to cover up to 3% of their emission cuts. These credits would be used to finance climate-friendly projects outside Europe, like tree planting or renewable energy.
This idea has upset climate groups, who say it creates a loophole and takes away focus from cutting emissions inside Europe. Groups like WWF EU and experts such as Neil Makaroff warn that this move may weaken Europe's green efforts and shift investment away from the continent.

Indonesia's Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, spewing an ash cloud around 18 kilometres tall. This is the third time Laki-Laki has erupted this year (till July 2025).
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores in eastern Indonesia.

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