Environment
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Finland Closes Its Last Coal Power Plant
Helen, one of Finland’s largest energy companies, announced on Tuesday the closure of the nation’s last coal power plant, signaling…
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South Korea Battles Devastating Wildfires as Death Toll Rises to 24
South Korea is grappling with one of its worst wildfire disasters, with wind-driven blazes ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing…
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Over 190 Earthquakes Recorded in One Evening on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
A significant earthquake swarm struck southwestern Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula on Wednesday, with over 190 tremors detected by the evening, according…
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Deadly Winter Storm Sweeps Across US, Leaving Destruction and Power Outages
A massive winter storm sweeping across the United States has claimed three lives in Mississippi and left tens of thousands…
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Algerian Start-up ‘Nrecycli’ Wins Youth Social Entrepreneurs Award in Qatar
The Algerian start-up “Nrecycli” has received the “Youth Social Entrepreneurs Award” in Doha, Qatar, in recognition of its innovative project…
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Over 500,000 Afghans Displaced due to Climate Disasters in 2024: IOM
More than half a million people in Afghanistan were displaced due to climate disasters in 2024, the International Organization for…
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Triggers Evacuations as It Strengthens Off Queensland’s Coast
Residents and tourists on Great Keppel Island, a renowned holiday spot off Rockhampton’s coast, began evacuating Thursday as Tropical Cyclone…
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Japan : Thousands Evacuate as Wildfire Rages in Ofunato
Thousands of residents in northeastern Japan were forced to evacuate after a massive wildfire tore through Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture,…
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Santorini Tourism Stays Strong Despite Seismic Activity, Says Greek Minister
Bookings for the Greek island of Santorini remain high despite ongoing seismic activity, according to the country’s tourism minister, Olga…
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Italy : Mt. Etna’s Volcanic Activity Disrupts Air Traffic at Catania Airport
Volcanic activity at Mt. Etna has caused disruptions to air traffic at Catania Airport in southern Italy, the airport announced…
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