China can avoid three million premature deaths each year if it slashes a type of fine particle air pollution to UN recommended levels, a study said Wednesday. The average daily particle concentration in 38 of China’s largest cities between January 2010 and June 2013 was about 93 microgrammes per cubic metre (ug/m3) of air, researchers … Read more
Winter Storm Stella was no longer expected to be the worst winter storm of the season, at least in New York City, where meteorologists Tuesday revised down expected snow accumulation. Stella had been forecast to dump up to two feet (60 centimeters) of snow in parts of New York and whip the area with winds … Read more
Nearly half the United States was caught in an icy blast on Monday, with much of the East Coast bracing for what could be the worst winter storm of the year. Spring may be around the corner after an unusually warm winter throughout much of the region, but a powerful nor’easter called Winter Storm Stella … Read more
Australia endured a summer of record-breaking extremes, scientists said on Wednesday, with climate change tipped to increase the frequency and severity of such phenomena. Intense heatwaves, bushfires and flooding plagued the December-February summer season with more than 200 records broken over 90 days, the independent Climate Council said in a report. “Climate change — driven … Read more
‘It started as a small orange circle and then grew bigger and bigger till all the colours came out’ A rare cloud phenomenon over Singapore has delighted people in the city-state. The multi-coloured glow appeared in the sky on Monday in the late afternoon, lasting for about 15 minutes, and was seen across the island. … Read more
A famine has been declared in parts of South Sudan, the first to be announced in any part of the world in six years. The government and the United Nations report that 100,000 people are facing starvation, with a million more on the brink of famine. A combination of civil war and an economic collapse … Read more
A powerful cyclone is set to slam into the southern coast of Mozambique in the early hours of Thursday, bringing flooding, storm surges and high winds, meteorologists have warned. Severe tropical storm Dineo will deepen into an intense tropical cyclone on Wednesday, packing wind of 166 kilometres (100 miles) an hour, the South African Weather … Read more
The Nigerian city of Port Harcourt used to be known as “The Garden City” because of its soaring palm trees and green open spaces. But since late last year, black soot has been falling from the sky, scaring and angering residents of the oil hub who claim nothing is being done to protect their health. … Read more
At least four people have died in an avalanche at the ski resort of Tignes in south-eastern France, rescuers say. The group of snowboarders, including an experienced guide, was buried after the wall of snow swept through an off-piste area, local police say. The identity of those in the group is still not clear but … Read more
Eastern Australia was bracing for severe “off the scale” fire conditions on Sunday as it baked in a heatwave that has broken temperature records and sparked dire warnings from authorities. While bushfires are common in Australia’s arid summer, climate change has pushed up land and sea temperatures and led to more extremely hot days and … Read more
Kenya’s president has declared the drought, which has affected as much as half the country, a national disaster. Uhuru Kenyatta appealed for international aid and said the government would increase food handouts to the most needy communities. Kenya’s Red Cross says 2.7 million people face starvation if more help is not provided. Other countries in … Read more
A major winter storm has battered northeastern US, causing widespread power outages, flight cancellations and school and business closures. Thursday’s severe weather came just a day after many of the northeastern cities basked in above average temperatures, with New York reaching 17C, Philadelphia hitting 19C and Boston 11C. Yet, that warm air was just the … Read more
More international help has been arriving in Chile to help the country fight the worst wildfire in the country’s modern history. Russia has sent a super-tanker aircraft capable of carrying tons of water to douse the fires. The series of fast-spreading fires mostly in Chile’s central region, are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures … Read more
More international help has been arriving in Chile to help the country fight the worst wildfire in the country’s modern history. Russia has sent a super-tanker aircraft capable of carrying tons of water to douse the fires. The series of fast-spreading fires mostly in Chile’s central region, are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures … Read more
In Santa Olga, 1,000 homes in the town were razed to the ground More international help has been arriving in Chile to help the country fight the worst wildfire in the country’s modern history. Russia has sent a super-tanker aircraft capable of carrying tons of water to douse the fires. The series of fast-spreading fires … Read more
Severe weather has killed 11 people and injured 23 in the US state of Georgia, emergency officials said. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of the state overnight on Saturday, while flash floods are feared in the north. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency said almost a dozen had died in the southern Cook, Brooks and … Read more
Parts of Kansas and Missouri could see another round of freezing rain Sunday as a winter storm that has already coated roads in ice and contributed to accidents that killed four people churns through in the Midwest and Plains. Three people died in three crashes in Missouri thought to be weather-related Friday and Saturday, the … Read more
Severe flood warnings are in place on England’s east coast and homes are being evacuated as emergency services brace themselves for a storm surge. There are 17 of the Environment Agency warnings – meaning there is a threat to life – in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Residents in Jaywick, Essex, and Great Yarmouth, Norfolk have … Read more
It is interesting to note the sort of things entertainers bicker over. While some squabble over awards, others argue over supremacy and some others row over women. This time, two entertainers are in disagreement over the affection and support shown to artists by people in a region – interesting, www.entertainmentgh.com can state! While Ghanaian gospel … Read more
Southern Africa is still recovering from the devastating effects brought on by a two-year-long El Nino event that ended in early 2016. El Nino is known for its widespread impact across the globe resulting in drought, flooding and other natural disasters. But the 2014-2016 event was considered one of worst, ranked as one of the … Read more