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Reuters
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Reuters
French Pacific Marquesas islands warned of imminent 4-metre tsunami waves
PARIS, July 30 (Reuters) - Authorities in French Polynesia warned the population of several of the Marquesas Islands to expect tsunami waves up to 4 metres high in the early hours of Wednesday morning after a huge quake off Russia's Far east. They said the waves would reach the islands of Ua Huka, Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa at 00:57 a.m. local time (1027 GMT). Other islands in the Marquesas are expected to experience wave heights between 0.60 m and 0.90 m, the local government said.
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Climate
- Bloomberg
China Floods: Heavy Rainfall Impacts Beijing, Leads to Deaths
Heavy rainfall has led to at least 30 deaths in Beijing and cut power to some villages as eastern and central parts of China face more wild weather. President Xi Jinping is urging authorities to keep people safe. Bloomberg's James Mayger reports on the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Climate
- Bloomberg
Rain Kills 30 in Beijing as Xi Urges Efforts to Protect Lives
Heavy rainfall has led to 30 deaths in Beijing and cut power to some villages as eastern and central parts of China face more wild weather, with President Xi Jinping urging authorities to keep people safe. More than 80,000 people in the Chinese capital have been relocated, according to state-broadcaster China Central Television, which reported the deaths. The president said rainfall had caused ' major casualties and property losses' across the north of the country, Xinhua News Agency said on Monday.
CNA
3 days ago
- CNA
Dog owners, trainers could need a licence to use some animal training devices
Dog owners and trainers could need a licence to use certain types of animal training devices. This could include electronic shock collars. Authorities are assessing if laws are needed to regulate such devices that inflict pain on animals. An advisory has been launched to discourage their use. Eugene Chow has more.
The Independent
22-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Climate change could spell the end for beaches at European hot-spot
& Suman Naishadham Coastal erosion is severely impacting Montgat, a town north of Barcelona, threatening its beaches and summer tourism. The erosion is primarily caused by climate change, leading to more intense storms and significant sea level rise. Man-made beaches, developed for tourism after the 1992 Olympics, are eroding at an accelerated rate compared to natural coastlines. Authorities recognise that simply replenishing sand is insufficient, advocating for structural solutions like breakwaters to prevent further loss. Scientists report that sea levels along the Catalan coast are four times higher than three decades ago, with an estimated 60 million euros needed to stabilise the metropolitan coastline.
