6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Shigatse, Tibet; 53 Dead
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shigatse, Tibet, at 9:05 AM local time on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people and causing tremors felt in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Bhutan. The epicenter was 10 kilometers deep, impacting six villages within a 5km radius.
6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Shigatse, Tibet; 53 Dead
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shigatse, Tibet, at 9:05 AM local time on Tuesday, killing at least 53 people and causing tremors felt in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Bhutan. The epicenter was 10 kilometers deep, impacting six villages within a 5km radius.
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Tibet Earthquake Kills 53, Tremors Felt Across Borders
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tingri, Tibet, near Mount Everest, killed at least 53 people, injured 62, and damaged over 1000 houses, prompting rescue efforts and evacuations; tremors were felt in Nepal and northern India.
Tibet Earthquake Kills 53, Tremors Felt Across Borders
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Tingri, Tibet, near Mount Everest, killed at least 53 people, injured 62, and damaged over 1000 houses, prompting rescue efforts and evacuations; tremors were felt in Nepal and northern India.
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Powerful Earthquake in Tibet Kills 95
A magnitude 6.8 (CENC), 7.1 (USGS) earthquake struck Dingri County, Tibet, on January 7th, causing at least 95 deaths, 130 injuries, and widespread building collapses near the Nepal border, prompting urgent rescue and relief efforts amidst harsh weather conditions.
Powerful Earthquake in Tibet Kills 95
A magnitude 6.8 (CENC), 7.1 (USGS) earthquake struck Dingri County, Tibet, on January 7th, causing at least 95 deaths, 130 injuries, and widespread building collapses near the Nepal border, prompting urgent rescue and relief efforts amidst harsh weather conditions.
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Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall, But Sectoral Shortfalls Loom
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024, reaching a historic low of 656 million tons of CO2 equivalent, a 48 percent decrease since 1990, mainly due to energy sector improvements; however, targets were missed in transportation and buildings, potentially resulting in billions of ...
Germany's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall, But Sectoral Shortfalls Loom
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024, reaching a historic low of 656 million tons of CO2 equivalent, a 48 percent decrease since 1990, mainly due to energy sector improvements; however, targets were missed in transportation and buildings, potentially resulting in billions of ...
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Locust Plague Devastates Libyan Crops, Exacerbating Food Insecurity
A locust plague devastated approximately 2,000 hectares of crops in Libya, causing millions of euros in losses and exacerbating food insecurity, particularly impacting date palm production and highlighting the challenges of political division in responding to the crisis.
Locust Plague Devastates Libyan Crops, Exacerbating Food Insecurity
A locust plague devastated approximately 2,000 hectares of crops in Libya, causing millions of euros in losses and exacerbating food insecurity, particularly impacting date palm production and highlighting the challenges of political division in responding to the crisis.
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Rapid Evolution of Species Due to Human Impact
Human activities have caused a 73% decline in wildlife in 50 years, forcing species to rapidly adapt; examples include birds changing their wingspan for thermoregulation and mollusks changing their shell color to deal with heat, while mahogany trees have become smaller to avoid logging.
Rapid Evolution of Species Due to Human Impact
Human activities have caused a 73% decline in wildlife in 50 years, forcing species to rapidly adapt; examples include birds changing their wingspan for thermoregulation and mollusks changing their shell color to deal with heat, while mahogany trees have become smaller to avoid logging.
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Record German CO2 Revenue Funds Climate Initiatives Amidst Calls for Social Mitigation
Germany's 2024 CO2 emissions trading revenue hit a record €18.5 billion, surpassing 2023 by €100 million, funding climate initiatives via the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) and highlighting the need for further emission reductions, particularly in transport, alongside social mitigation measur...
Record German CO2 Revenue Funds Climate Initiatives Amidst Calls for Social Mitigation
Germany's 2024 CO2 emissions trading revenue hit a record €18.5 billion, surpassing 2023 by €100 million, funding climate initiatives via the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) and highlighting the need for further emission reductions, particularly in transport, alongside social mitigation measur...
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Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing 53
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet on Tuesday at 9:05 am, causing 53 deaths and 62 injuries, with tremors felt in Nepal and India; the Chinese government initiated a level four emergency response.
Magnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Killing 53
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Dingri County in Tibet on Tuesday at 9:05 am, causing 53 deaths and 62 injuries, with tremors felt in Nepal and India; the Chinese government initiated a level four emergency response.
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Surge in Antarctic Tourism Raises Environmental Concerns
Antarctic tourism has boomed, rising from 44,000 visitors in 2017 to 122,000 in 2024, raising concerns about environmental damage from increased carbon emissions, snow darkening, and potential introduction of non-native species.
Surge in Antarctic Tourism Raises Environmental Concerns
Antarctic tourism has boomed, rising from 44,000 visitors in 2017 to 122,000 in 2024, raising concerns about environmental damage from increased carbon emissions, snow darkening, and potential introduction of non-native species.
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Germany's Emissions Fall, but Sectoral Shortfalls Risk EU Penalties
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024 to 656 million tons, a new record low, but missed national targets in transportation and buildings due to investment slowdown and lower sales of heat pumps and electric vehicles, potentially leading to significant financial penalties from ...
Germany's Emissions Fall, but Sectoral Shortfalls Risk EU Penalties
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024 to 656 million tons, a new record low, but missed national targets in transportation and buildings due to investment slowdown and lower sales of heat pumps and electric vehicles, potentially leading to significant financial penalties from ...
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UK Floods: 59 Rescued, One Dead Amid Widespread Disruption
Torrential rains caused widespread flooding across the UK, resulting in 59 rescues (including 50 children from a school), one fatality, and transport disruptions due to the overwhelmed Victorian-era sewage system; warnings remain in place.
UK Floods: 59 Rescued, One Dead Amid Widespread Disruption
Torrential rains caused widespread flooding across the UK, resulting in 59 rescues (including 50 children from a school), one fatality, and transport disruptions due to the overwhelmed Victorian-era sewage system; warnings remain in place.
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Major Winter Storm Threatens Southern US After Deadly Previous Storm
A major winter storm will impact the Southern US, bringing snow and ice to Texas and other states, following a recent storm that caused widespread power outages and at least four deaths, with around 200,000 homes and businesses still without power.
Major Winter Storm Threatens Southern US After Deadly Previous Storm
A major winter storm will impact the Southern US, bringing snow and ice to Texas and other states, following a recent storm that caused widespread power outages and at least four deaths, with around 200,000 homes and businesses still without power.
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