Extreme-weather related disasters jump dramatically: UN
GENEVA
There has been a dramatic rise in extreme weather-related events in the past 20 years, a UN agency said, with reported disasters jumping from just over 4,000 in 1980-1999...
'From Arctic to Alps, summer impacted ice shelves'
GENEVA
From the Arctic to the Alps a hot summer had a significant impact on ice shelves and glaciers in the northern hemisphere, with this year's season hit by new...
Coal use must be progressively phased out: UN chief
ANKARA
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday that the use of renewables has to increase while coal consumption must end.
His remarks came on the occasion of the 19th Darbari...
Turkish diver decries plastic pollution in Bosphorus
ISTANBUL
Turkey's multiple world-record holder Sahika Ercumen dived into the Bosphorus Strait on Tuesday to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the seas.
She has been declared the Underwater Life Advocate...
Wild plants to take spotlight during FairWild Week
ANKARA
Wild plants, a source of many essential products for human consumption, will be in focus during the online FairWild Week campaign as these species are coming under increasing demand...
Pesticides push insects into global decline: report
ANKARA
Though they play crucial roles in the environment, insect populations now face a global downturn due to pesticide-dependent industrial farming, according to a new report released Tuesday.
Across the planet,...
Face masks, latex gloves begin to trickle into seas
OVIEDO, Spain
With crystalline canals in Venice, wildlife roaming undisturbed and clouds of haze lifting from above urban centers, environmental healing has been touted as a silver lining in the...
Hope, caution from UK charities on World Oceans Day
LONDON
The COVID-19 pandemic presents a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for the biggest experiment ever to find out what happens when humans are removed from the oceans, David Jones,...
China launches 2 technology experiment satellites
ANKARA
China sent two new technology experiment satellites into space on Saturday, state media reported.
The satellites launched into planned orbit will be used for Earth-observation technology experiment, Xinhua News Agency...
Cyclone Amphan: At least 9 die in Bangladesh, India
DHAKA, Bangladesh / NEW DELHI, India
At least nine people have died in super cyclone Amphan in Bangladesh and India, according to the official tallies of both countries.
Speaking to Anadolu...
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Bosnian minister says more women needed in government
BELGRADE, Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina's first headscarf-wearing minister said Wednesday that women should be more involved in government.
"There are four women in the current cantonal...
UAE ratifies visa exemption agreement with Israel
ISTANBUL
The United Arab Emirates approved a visa exemption agreement with Israel on Wednesday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The agreement will come into...
NBA: Rockets trade James Harden to Nets
ANKARA
The Houston Rockets traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, NBA insider Shams Charania announced Wednesday.
“Rockets are acquiring Caris LeVert in James Harden deal...
Anadolu Agency's Morning Briefing – January 14, 2021
ANKARA
Anadolu Agency is here with a rundown of the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic and other news in Turkey and around the world.
Coronavirus...
‘Cyprus solution must be based on sovereign equality'
LEFKOSA, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
An official negotiation process on the Cyprus issue can only be started for a solution based on sovereign equality,...