Financing is one of the main sticking points at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan. Climate scientists meeting in Azerbaijan are setting new targets to cut emissions and work out a plan on how rich nations can help achieve the goals. China, India and Indonesia have shown some of the biggest increases in emissions, according to … Read more
Delegates gather in Azerbaijan for UN climate conference. Leaders from around the world are meeting to address the climate crisis. Azerbaijan is hosting this year’s United Nations COP29 conference with delegates tackling ways to curb global warming. Scientists warn progress is not on track and inaction could cause irreversible damage to our planet. Funding is also … Read more
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from a wildfire northwest of Los Angeles as fierce seasonal winds blew flames into ranches and neighbourhoods, destroying dozens of homes. The wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days, fire officials said on Thursday. Firefighters and police cleared residents from neighbourhoods near Camarillo before … Read more
We explore how young people in Lebanon are navigating a multitude of crippling crises while living under the constant threat of war. While social media may show glimpses of people living their best lives in Beirut, the reality on the ground in Lebanon is far grimmer. The economy and government have all but collapsed, and … Read more
The British and French governments are under renewed pressure after more people die trying to cross the English Channel. The English Channel has once again become the site of tragedy, with more people dying while trying to reach the shores of the United Kingdom. The latest incident highlights an escalating migrant crisis that is posing … Read more
Major storm batters Caribbean earlier and with more ferocity than in previous seasons. A hurricane rips through the Caribbean – causing devastation, but alarm too among climate scientists. It’s the fiercest and earliest-ever Atlantic storm – a direct result of global warming, experts say. Why is this storm causing so much concern globally? Presenter: Nick … Read more
Outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun’s slated appearance comes after whistleblowers alleged problems in production of aircraft. Boeing’s outgoing chief executive will appear at the United States Senate to answer questions about whistleblowers’ claims of safety lapses at the aircraft giant. CEO Dave Calhoun’s slated appearance on June 18 comes after four whistleblowers told a Senate hearing … Read more
A general strike demanding higher wages brings Nigeria to a standstill. Nigeria has Africa’s largest population and it’s one of the world’s top oil producers. Yet the nation of more than 200 million people has struggled with corruption, economic mismanagement and a weak currency. A general strike this week is drawing attention to these challenges. … Read more
Exploring the impact of Costa Rica’s pioneering efforts to prioritise environment over economic growth for its people. Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations on Earth. Its entire west coast is lined by the Pacific Ocean. The whole east coast borders the Atlantic. While this contributes to its stunning beauty, it also leaves … Read more
Exploring the impact of industrial development in the Amazon and the deadly battles to protect this vital rainforest. Time is running out for the Amazon. Years of unmitigated deforestation have pushed the world’s biggest rainforest to the brink of no return. The film The Final Breath takes us on a journey to Ecuador through its … Read more