Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges
Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges

In a joint statement issued on the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, the United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Quad, initially formed in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake...

World Court to open climate change hearings
World Court to open climate change hearings

The United Nations highest court begins hearings on Monday to determine whether countries have a legal duty to fight climate change and what the consequences are for those contributing to global warming. The decision could impact lawsuits around the world. Vanuatu, a small island nation that led...

7 ways to deal with climate despair
7 ways to deal with climate despair

Many people worldwide are in flat-out climate despair. According to a January report from the Yale program for climate communication, about 65% of Americans report being worried about global warming. One in 10 says that theyve recently felt depressed over their concerns for the planet, and a...

Mount Fuji remains snowless, setting a new record
Mount Fuji remains snowless, setting a new record

Japans Mount Fuji remained snowless as of Mondaythe latest date its majestic slopes have been bare since records began 130 years ago, according to the weather agency. Typically, the volcanos snowcap begins forming around October 2 on average, and last year, snow was first detected on October 5....

Rich nations must pay more to tackle climate changes: G24
Rich nations must pay more to tackle climate changes: G24

The G24 group of nations said on Tuesday that richer countries must put more money on the table to support the worlds developing and emerging market economies, tackle climate and development challenges, or risk undoing recent progress, reports AFP. The global community is falling short of...