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Climate Change

New lawsuit filed against Shell as oil giant moves to increase fossil fuel production

Environmental organization Milieudefensie filed a new lawsuit against Shell on April 21, 2026, accusing the company of ignoring its legal obligations to combat climate change.

21 Apr 2026-13:07
Highlands and islands climate hub launches dedicated space for young people

The Highlands and islands climate hub has officially launched a new initiative designed to empower the younger generation in the fight against climate change.

19 Apr 2026-15:34
Türkiye excludes Cyprus from COP31 proceedings, sparking EU condemnation

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Türkiye and Greek Cyprus over participation in a United Nations climate event, following a protest lodged during a promotional meeting in New York.

13 Apr 2026-13:06
Emperor penguins officially moved from threatened to endangered status

On April 9, the largest of all penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) were officially moved from threatened to endangered status by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

10 Apr 2026-11:14
Canada turns to AI to improve severe weather forecasting

Environment and Climate Change Canada said Thursday it will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with traditional forecasting systems to improve the accuracy of weather predictions and strengthen responses to severe weather events.

10 Apr 2026-10:12
How climate change is driving floods across continents

Floods have surged across parts of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas in 2026, underscoring how interconnected climate extremes are affecting vulnerable communities around the world.

07 Apr 2026-14:41
GDACS: Floods and mudslides hit Azerbaijan, hundreds displaced

Heavy rainfall triggered flooding and mudslides across Azerbaijan in early April 2026, marking the second severe weather event to strike the country within just one week.

07 Apr 2026-14:36
TotalEnergies and Masdar join forces in the fight against climate change

TotalEnergies (France) and Masdar (United Arab Emirates) have signed a binding agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture worth $2.2 billion, which will combine their onshore renewable energy projects across nine Asian countries, including Azerbaijan.

04 Apr 2026-12:32
What is climate change and why is it important

Climate change refers to long term alterations in global temperatures and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes.

31 Mar 2026-22:00
Scientists harness AI to boost rice resilience to climate change

Australian and Indian scientists have launched a research collaboration using artificial intelligence (AI) and genome editing to help protect rice crops from rising global temperatures.

25 Feb 2026-15:42